The Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-970-8478, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Sprague Electric Co World Hqs. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-970-8478 |
| Primary Part Number | S4538 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Body Width | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 750.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | TWO COMMON TERMINALS FOR EACH ELECTRODE |
| Body Length | 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 10.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp | 2.0 MEGOHMS |
| Test Data Document | 18876-9986689 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp | 200.0 MEGOHMS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5910-00-970-8478 is a Capacitor,fixed,paper Dielectric, manufactured by Sprague Electric Co World Hqs, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
NSN 5910-00-970-8478 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: S4538 (Sprague Electric Co World Hqs), 9986689 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-472-0629. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for S4538: Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE; Tolerance Range Per Section: -10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION; Nonderated Operating Temp: -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Terminal Surface Treatment: SOLDER. 16 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.