The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-517-8366, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-517-8366 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT |
| Bushing Shape | ROUND W/DOUBLE FLAT |
| Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 3000.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 25.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 1000000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 150.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.8 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Bushing Width | 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.339 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Tuning Characteristic | STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Shaft Length | 1.000 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHAFT IN |
| Body Length | 1.219 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Bushing Diameter | 0.376 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.380 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SHAFT |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 1 WIRE LEAD |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 1500.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2837454 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2837454 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2837454 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Naval Sea Systems Command |
NSN 5910-00-517-8366 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-00-517-8366: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT; Bushing Shape: ROUND W/DOUBLE FLAT; Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING. 28 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.