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502038Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric

Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc · NSN 5910-00-822-3968 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-822-3968 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-822-3968. Primary manufacturer part number: 502038.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric — FSC 5910
  • Schematic Diagram Designator: ELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE
  • Capacitance Value Per Section: 0.250 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Length: 1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLES
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 100.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Diameter: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-822-3968, 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 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 7 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
NSN5910-00-822-3968
Primary Part Number502038
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc
StatusCANCELLED
Schematic Diagram DesignatorELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE
Capacitance Value Per Section0.250 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Body Length1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLES
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section100.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp450.0 MEGOHMS
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-10.00 TO 50.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-12889 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Terminal Type and Quantity1 THREADED HOLE
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp4500.0 MEGOHMS
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent1.000
Body StyleW/MTG BRACKET, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5910-00-050-202317B101-104B INTERCHANGEABLE
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Bycap Inc
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5910-00-050-2041 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-127-8414 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-160-4802 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-161-6876 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-187-2746B206018 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co
5910-00-280-9988460C15-0218 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Kurz & Root Generator Company, Llc
5910-00-504-7283 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5910-00-577-1349 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
502038 Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc (USA)
MIL-C-12889/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MC8H99 Cornell-Dubilier Electronics (USA)
CA458 Cornell-Dubilier Electronics (USA)
CA458 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
MILC12889 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CA34KFB254 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
28M44 Fast John E Div of Victoreen Instrument Co Inc (USA)
CA458 Sprague Electric Co World Hqs (USA)
B206016 Yosemite Investment Inc Dba North American Capacitor Co (USA)
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5910-00-050-2041INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-822-3968?

NSN 5910-00-822-3968 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, manufactured by Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-822-3968?

NSN 5910-00-822-3968 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 502038 (Army, United States Department of the Dba Rock Island Arsenal Jmtc), MIL-C-12889/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MC8H99 (Cornell-Dubilier Electronics), CA458 (Cornell-Dubilier Electronics), CA458 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-822-3968?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-822-3968: 5910-00-050-2023, 5910-00-050-2031, 5910-00-050-2041 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 502038?

Key specifications for 502038: Schematic Diagram Designator: ELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE; Capacitance Value Per Section: 0.250 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION; Body Length: 1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLES. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-822-3968 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-822-3968 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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