The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-657-4955, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-657-4955 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp | 24.0 MILLIAMPERES |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -10.00 TO 50.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Terminal Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Polarization | POLARIZED |
| Equivalent Series Resistance at Reference Temp in Ohms | 24.00 |
| Anode Type | PLAIN FOIL |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 250.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | ELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE, W/GND TERMINAL |
| Case Insulation Material | PLASTIC |
| Impedance at Minimum Operating Temp in Ohms | 357.0 |
| Body Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 5.600 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Capacitive Electrode Material | ALUMINUM |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 600D157 | 5/1 Secondary reference Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| CBN56-026 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 600D | 5/1 Secondary reference Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
NSN 5910-00-657-4955 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-094-8027. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-00-657-4955: Body Diameter: 0.391 INCHES NOMINAL IN; DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp: 24.0 MILLIAMPERES; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS; Tolerance Range Per Section: -10.00 TO 50.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION. 20 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.