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855S16SA21Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric

Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc · NSN 5910-00-786-1581 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-786-1581 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-786-1581. Primary manufacturer part number: 855S16SA21.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Body Length: 4.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 165.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Terminal Length: 0.395 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Capacitance Value Per Section: 235.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Diameter: 1.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tolerance Range Per Section: -20.00 TO 20.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-786-1581, 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 Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-786-1581
Primary Part Number855S16SA21
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc
StatusACTIVE
Body Length4.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section165.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal Length0.395 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Value Per Section235.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter1.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-20.00 TO 20.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5920-00-221-4522G33P5008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cardwell Condenser Corp Lapointe-Admiral Div
5331-00-297-6045AS568B132 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Sae International Dba Sae International
4730-00-305-489491432 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,fuel Control
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Dba Collins Aerospace
5310-00-833-2216 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
4720-01-183-354824123 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
Electro Impulse Laboratory Inc Dba Electro Impulse Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
855S16SA21 Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc (USA)
K146-27 Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc (USA)
K146-16 Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc (USA)
PSU24365 Mallory Capacitor Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc (USA)
85PS165C93 Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc (USA)
235-7817K-02 Mallory Sonalert Products, Inc. (USA)
85PS165A93 Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc (USA)
91432 Arrow Pneumatics Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-221-4522INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
G33P5008
5331-00-297-6045INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
AS568B132
4730-00-305-4894INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,FUEL CONTROL
91432
5310-00-833-2216INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
4720-01-183-3548INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
24123

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-786-1581?

NSN 5910-00-786-1581 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, manufactured by Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-786-1581?

NSN 5910-00-786-1581 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 855S16SA21 (Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc), K146-27 (Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc), K146-16 (Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc), PSU24365 (Mallory Capacitor Co Sub of Emhart Industries Inc), 85PS165C93 (Tecumseh Products Company Llc Div Tecumseh Compressor Co. Llc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-786-1581?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5910-00-786-1581: 5920-00-221-4522, 5331-00-297-6045, 4730-00-305-4894 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 855S16SA21?

Key specifications for 855S16SA21: Body Length: 4.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 165.0 DC SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG; Terminal Length: 0.395 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 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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