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160-208Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Viking Technologies, Ltd. · NSN 5910-00-668-3163 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-668-3163 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-668-3163. Primary manufacturer part number: 160-208.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius: 10.0 GIGOHMS
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.250 INCHES IN
  • Tuning Characteristic: STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
  • Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: UNEF
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Split-Stator Rotary Plate Type: BUTTERFLY
  • Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-668-3163, 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 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-668-3163
Primary Part Number160-208
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerViking Technologies, Ltd.
StatusACTIVE
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 GIGOHMS
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES IN
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Split-Stator Rotary Plate TypeBUTTERFLY
Shaft TypeROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Bushing Width0.187 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type1250.0 AC PEAK SINGLE SECTION
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Adjustment Device Rotation90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Bushing ShapeROUND W/DOUBLE FLAT
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+2.1 TO 4.5 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Bushing Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius1500.0
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Torque1.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Shaft Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Bushing Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Class2A A
Shaft Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
3110-00-144-8518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
5910-00-568-14179MB11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Viking Technologies, Ltd.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
160-208 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
19B847063 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms (USA)
19B847063 Department of State Health Services (USA)
160-208 Viking Technologies, Ltd. (USA)
19B847063 Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
10051944 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-144-8518INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
5910-00-568-1417INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
9MB11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-668-3163?

NSN 5910-00-668-3163 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Viking Technologies, Ltd., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-668-3163?

NSN 5910-00-668-3163 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 160-208 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 19B847063 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Dba Gdms), 19B847063 (Department of State Health Services), 160-208 (Viking Technologies, Ltd.), 19B847063 (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-668-3163?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5910-00-668-3163: 3110-00-144-8518, 5910-00-568-1417. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 160-208?

Key specifications for 160-208: Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius: 10.0 GIGOHMS; Nominal Thread Size: 0.250 INCHES IN; Overall Width: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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