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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MACBF3Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div · NSN 5910-00-648-7880 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-648-7880 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-648-7880. Primary manufacturer part number: MACBF3.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
  • Bushing Shape: ROUND
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
  • Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 1250.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.9 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Split-Stator Rotary Plate Type: BUTTERFLY
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-648-7880, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-648-7880
Primary Part NumberMACBF3
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft TypeROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Bushing ShapeROUND
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type1250.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+3.9 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Split-Stator Rotary Plate TypeBUTTERFLY
Shaft Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Shaft Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Bushing Length0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
4310-00-813-7483160203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Compressor Unit,reciprocating
Thomas Industries Inc Pneumotive Div
5310-01-046-391384011 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,sleeve
Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp
5998-01-211-7564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
5962-01-231-8507 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
5962-01-244-9586 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
5962-01-301-4164 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
6130-01-311-3249 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
5962-01-351-3807 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
5331-01-372-4200 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MACBF3 PRIMARY Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div (USA)
3MB11 PRIMARY Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
84011 Agilent Technologies Inc. Div Power Products Site (USA)
160-203 PRIMARY Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
Related Parts
4310-00-813-7483INTERCHANGEABLE
COMPRESSOR UNIT,RECIPROCATING
160203
5310-01-046-3913INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SLEEVE
84011
5998-01-211-7564INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
5962-01-231-8507INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
5962-01-244-9586INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
5962-01-301-4164INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
6130-01-311-3249INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
5962-01-351-3807INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
5331-01-372-4200INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-648-7880?

NSN 5910-00-648-7880 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-648-7880?

NSN 5910-00-648-7880 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MACBF3 (Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div), 3MB11 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 84011 (Agilent Technologies Inc. Div Power Products Site), 160-203 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-648-7880?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5910-00-648-7880: 4310-00-813-7483, 5310-01-046-3913, 5998-01-211-7564 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MACBF3?

Key specifications for MACBF3: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT; Bushing Shape: ROUND; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-648-7880 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-648-7880 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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