The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-299-2571, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Prestolite Electric Inc. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-299-2571 |
| Primary Part Number | P2-38 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | Prestolite Electric Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.681 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Features Provided | MOUNTING HARDWARE |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Body Length | 1.123 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 RIBBON |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1BB2042SS3 | Prestolite Electric Inc (USA) |
| P2-38 PRIMARY | Prestolite Electric Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P2-38 | 5/9 Secondary reference Prestolite Electric Inc |
| 1BB2042SS3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Prestolite Electric Inc |
NSN 5910-00-299-2571 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, manufactured by Prestolite Electric Inc, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
NSN 5910-00-299-2571 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1BB2042SS3 (Prestolite Electric Inc), P2-38 (Prestolite Electric Inc).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5342-00-823-0611, 5365-01-122-7660, 6685-01-608-1958. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for P2-38: Body Diameter: 0.681 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END; Terminal Surface Treatment: SOLDER; Features Provided: MOUNTING HARDWARE. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.