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8909490Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele

Us Army Aviation and Missile Command · NSN 5910-00-683-2988 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-683-2988 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-683-2988. Primary manufacturer part number: 8909490.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 WIRE LEAD
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.7 TO 9.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Overall Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING
  • Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-683-2988, 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 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-683-2988
Primary Part Number8909490
Item NameCapacitor,variable,ceramic Diele
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Aviation and Missile Command
StatusCANCELLED
Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity1 WIRE LEAD
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.7 TO 9.0 SINGLE SECTION
Overall Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNF
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-60.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES IN
Shaft TypeROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE SHAFT
Body StylePISTON
Bushing ShapeROUND W/FLAT
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Thread Class2A A
Body Length0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Bushing Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4920-00-091-0407M197H INTERCHANGEABLE
Mount,optical Transit Square
Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Co
9330-00-124-633224-37 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plastic Strip
Cmc of Georgia, Inc.
5998-00-160-11112437 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Mission Systems Davenport Inc.
5310-00-282-4778 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,hexagon
6670-00-303-7700 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scale,weighing
5355-00-667-638824-37 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
4140-00-713-9320243-7 INTERCHANGEABLE
Impeller,fan,axial
Industrial Design Laboratories Inc
5320-00-754-026013X37 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rivet,tubular
Napco International Llc Dba Napco International Inc
5920-00-952-9029 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuseholder,extractor Post
6145-01-012-43765932 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Mercury Wire Products, Inc. Dba Mercury Wire Products Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
VCJ1159 Murata Erie North America Inc Headquarters and Georgia Opns (USA)
8909490 PRIMARY Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
JFD-VCJ1168 Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
0300-1820 Meggitt North Hollywood Inc (USA)
2437 Ballantine Laboratories Inc (USA)
468076 Thales Six Gts France SAS (FRA)
Related Parts
4920-00-091-0407INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNT,OPTICAL TRANSIT SQUARE
M197H
9330-00-124-6332INTERCHANGEABLE
PLASTIC STRIP
24-37
5998-00-160-1111INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
2437
5310-00-282-4778INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
6670-00-303-7700INTERCHANGEABLE
SCALE,WEIGHING
5355-00-667-6388INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
24-37
4140-00-713-9320INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,FAN,AXIAL
243-7
5320-00-754-0260INTERCHANGEABLE
RIVET,TUBULAR
13X37
5920-00-952-9029INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSEHOLDER,EXTRACTOR POST
6145-01-012-4376INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
5932
5331-01-017-3245INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
4820-01-245-0240INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,BALL
048980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-683-2988?

NSN 5910-00-683-2988 is a Capacitor,variable,ceramic Diele, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-683-2988?

NSN 5910-00-683-2988 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: VCJ1159 (Murata Erie North America Inc Headquarters and Georgia Opns), 8909490 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), JFD-VCJ1168 (Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.), 0300-1820 (Meggitt North Hollywood Inc), 2437 (Ballantine Laboratories Inc) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-683-2988?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-683-2988: 4920-00-091-0407, 9330-00-124-6332, 5998-00-160-1111 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8909490?

Key specifications for 8909490: Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 WIRE LEAD; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.7 TO 9.0 SINGLE SECTION; Overall Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-683-2988 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-683-2988 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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