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535-16Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele

Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. · NSN 5910-00-972-3860 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-972-3860 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-972-3860. Primary manufacturer part number: 535-16.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele — FSC 5910
  • Overall Diameter: 0.238 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Style: PISTON
  • Material: METAL BASE
  • Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 1000.0
  • Body Length: 0.516 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.546 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Metal Base construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-972-3860, 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 Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 12 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN5910-00-972-3860
Primary Part Number535-16
Item NameCapacitor,variable,plastic Diele
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.238 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
MaterialMETAL BASE
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius1000.0
Body Length0.516 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.546 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.7 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Torque1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 8.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 75.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type350.0 AC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 CLIP
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius10.0 GIGOHMS
Fragility FactorRUGGED
Inclosure TypeENCAPSULATED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5120-00-204-0881 INTERCHANGEABLE
Inserter,screw Thread Insert
5340-00-209-7113 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
5940-00-226-96871337 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Thermo Electric Company Inc. Dba Thermo Electric Company
6110-00-468-5929 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bar Contact
6135-00-542-621610M INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
Bright Star Industries Inc
5965-00-583-4865 INTERCHANGEABLE
Headset-Microphone
5120-00-906-7449NST120-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tool,retainer Ring
Sps Technologies, Llc Dba Aerospace Fasteners Group Div Aerospace - Santa Ana
5910-00-973-0090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele
5961-01-292-2092717801337-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Devices,unitized
Lockheed Martin Corporation
6685-01-292-520502505-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmitter,pressure
Maxima Technologies & Systems Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
535-16 Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
0132-0004 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
535-009C0P04R Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
535-009-R7-3 Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
535-009C0P04R Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
5910009723860 E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales
13-37 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
535-009-4R Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
535-009-4R Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
535-009-R7-3 Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
535-16 Erie Specialty Products Inc (USA)
535-009 Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-204-0881INTERCHANGEABLE
INSERTER,SCREW THREAD INSERT
5340-00-209-7113INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
5940-00-226-9687INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
1337
6110-00-468-5929INTERCHANGEABLE
BAR CONTACT
6135-00-542-6216INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
10M
5965-00-583-4865INTERCHANGEABLE
HEADSET-MICROPHONE
5120-00-906-7449INTERCHANGEABLE
TOOL,RETAINER RING
NST120-6
5910-00-973-0090INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,PLASTIC DIELE
5961-01-292-2092INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES,UNITIZED
717801337-001
6685-01-292-5205INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,PRESSURE
02505-00
6240-01-425-8301INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F32T8/TL850
5360-01-592-5277INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
01320004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-972-3860?

NSN 5910-00-972-3860 is a Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele, manufactured by Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-972-3860?

NSN 5910-00-972-3860 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: 535-16 (Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.), 0132-0004 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP), 535-009C0P04R (Erie Specialty Products Inc), 535-009-R7-3 (Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.), 535-009C0P04R (Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-00-972-3860?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-00-972-3860: 5120-00-204-0881, 5340-00-209-7113, 5940-00-226-9687 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 535-16?

Key specifications for 535-16: Overall Diameter: 0.238 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: PISTON; Material: METAL BASE; Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 1000.0. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-972-3860 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-972-3860 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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