The Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-800-1237, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-800-1237 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Shape | ROUND W/FLAT |
| Bushing Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 10000.0 GIGOHMS |
| Overall Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.8 TO 18.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| Bushing Width | 0.167 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 1.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bushing Diameter | 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance Range in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 HEX SOCKET |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 WIRE LEAD |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 500.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B854231 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-00-800-1237 is a Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-00-800-1237: Bushing Shape: ROUND W/FLAT; Bushing Length: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION. 19 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.