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55580Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Viking Technologies, Ltd. · NSN 5910-00-648-7911 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-648-7911 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-648-7911. Primary manufacturer part number: 55580.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 THREADED STUD(S)
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.138 INCHES IN
  • Body Style: PLATE-MESHING
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +3.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-648-7911, 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 Viking Technologies, Ltd.. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 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
NSN5910-00-648-7911
Primary Part Number55580
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerViking Technologies, Ltd.
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal Type and Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity3 THREADED STUD(S)
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES IN
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+3.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.311 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHAFT IN
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type2500.0 AC RMS SINGLE SECTION
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Body Width1.384 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Adjustment Device Torque0.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.636 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55580 Gte Products Corp Entertainment Products Group (USA)
N325-3 General Instrument Corp Corporate Headquarters (USA)
55580 PRIMARY Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-648-7911?

NSN 5910-00-648-7911 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Viking Technologies, Ltd., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-648-7911?

NSN 5910-00-648-7911 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 55580 (Gte Products Corp Entertainment Products Group), N325-3 (General Instrument Corp Corporate Headquarters), 55580 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-648-7911?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5910-00-648-7911: 5935-00-201-8480, 5310-00-220-6671, 3455-00-250-0770 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55580?

Key specifications for 55580: Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 THREADED STUD(S); Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT; Nominal Thread Size: 0.138 INCHES IN. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-648-7911 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-648-7911 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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