The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-405-7914, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-405-7914 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT |
| Bushing Shape | ROUND |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 1000.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.099 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN |
| Inclosure Type | UNINCLOSED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 0.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 10.0 GIGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -50.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.5 TO 33.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Tuning Characteristic | STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN |
| Body Length | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 WIRE LEAD |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 1000.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| JMC7536 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-00-405-7914 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-00-405-7914: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT; Bushing Shape: ROUND; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 1000.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION. 22 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.