The Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-730-1408, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is F W Capacitors Inc. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-730-1408 |
| Primary Part Number | 460 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | F W Capacitors Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED STUD(S) |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 175.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Body Style | COMPRESSION |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +1.5 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Width | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 0.730 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Thread Class | 2A A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 28 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 460 PRIMARY | F W Capacitors Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 460 | 5/9 Secondary reference Electro Motive Corp Subsidiary of International Electronics Corp |
NSN 5910-00-730-1408 is a Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr, manufactured by F W Capacitors Inc, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
NSN 5910-00-730-1408 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 460 (F W Capacitors Inc).
Key specifications for 460: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED STUD(S); Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 175.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Body Style: COMPRESSION. 14 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.