The Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-993-5912, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-993-5912 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 350.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Overall Diameter | 0.217 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.7 TO 3.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Length | 0.671 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 535-008 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. |
| 535-008 | 5/9 Secondary reference Erie Specialty Products Inc |
NSN 5910-00-993-5912 is a Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5962-01-129-3016, 4330-01-312-5748, 5340-01-373-7520. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-00-993-5912: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 350.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Body Style: PISTON. 9 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.