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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

48-001Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Cardwell Allen D Corp Div of Cardwell Condenser Corp · NSN 5910-00-666-5891 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-666-5891 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-666-5891. Primary manufacturer part number: 48-001.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 4 SHAFT
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Shaft Length: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +11.2 TO 533.8 ALL SECTIONS
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE SHAFT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 8 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-666-5891, 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 Cardwell Allen D Corp Div of Cardwell Condenser Corp. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-666-5891
Primary Part Number48-001
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCardwell Allen D Corp Div of Cardwell Condenser Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity4 SHAFT
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Shaft Length0.469 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+11.2 TO 533.8 ALL SECTIONS
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Type and Quantity8 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type750.0 AC PEAK ALL SECTIONS
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Individual Section Quantity4
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE WAVELENGTH ALL SECTIONS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6520-00-086-655448001 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5962-01-294-65974800-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,linear
Spectrum Microwave, Inc.
5975-01-494-23744800-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chassis,electrical-Electronic Eq
Lancast Inc
5330-01-511-4701 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,nonmetallic Special Shaped
3120-01-524-971448001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,sleeve
Allied Systems Company Dba Allied Systems Co
1095-01-526-786048001 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Fn America Llc Div Columbia, Sc
5330-01-540-5299ML4800-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing Material
Sealing Equipment Products Co, Inc Div Sealing Equipment Products Company, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
48-001 PRIMARY Cardwell Allen D Corp Div of Cardwell Condenser Corp (USA)
1790-4-60 PRIMARY Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch (USA)
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6520-00-086-6554INTERCHANGEABLE
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5315-01-146-6033INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,COTTER
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5962-01-294-6597INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
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5975-01-494-2374INTERCHANGEABLE
CHASSIS,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQ
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5330-01-511-4701INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED
3120-01-524-9714INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,SLEEVE
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1095-01-526-7860INTERCHANGEABLE
FIRING DEVICE,NON-LETHAL
48001
5330-01-540-5299INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING MATERIAL
ML4800-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-666-5891?

NSN 5910-00-666-5891 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Cardwell Allen D Corp Div of Cardwell Condenser Corp, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-666-5891?

NSN 5910-00-666-5891 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 48-001 (Cardwell Allen D Corp Div of Cardwell Condenser Corp), 1790-4-60 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-666-5891?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5910-00-666-5891: 6520-00-086-6554, 5315-01-146-6033, 5962-01-294-6597 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 48-001?

Key specifications for 48-001: Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 4 SHAFT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Shaft Length: 0.469 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN; Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-666-5891 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-666-5891 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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