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MIL-PRF-19978/16Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-038-5397 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-038-5397 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-038-5397. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-19978/16.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr — FSC 5910
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 200.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
  • Body Diameter: 0.298 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tolerance Range Per Section: -10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
  • Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp: 250.0 MEGOHMS
  • Capacitance Value Per Section: 5600.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
  • Internal Electrical Connection Type: EXTENDED FOIL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-038-5397, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-038-5397
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-19978/16
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section200.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Body Diameter0.298 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Insulation Resistance at Maximum Operating Temp250.0 MEGOHMS
Capacitance Value Per Section5600.000 PICOFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Internal Electrical Connection TypeEXTENDED FOIL
Terminal Diameter0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Terminal Length1.625 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Schematic Diagram DesignatorNO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S)
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-19978 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.).
Case Insulation MaterialPLASTIC
Dielectric MaterialPAPER AND PLASTIC POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)(POLYESTER)
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent1.0000
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-19978/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp25000.0 MEGOHMS
Terminal Surface TreatmentSOLDER
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Body StyleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
Reliability IndicatorESTABLISHED
Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent0.1000
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
1680-00-373-400827107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear and Pinion,act
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
5330-00-846-2120A1199Q1785 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing with Retainer
Meritor Industrial Products, Llc
5360-00-870-6984 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
3010-01-110-125127107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder Sleeve,rotary Actuator
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
5930-01-188-229127107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,flow
Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
5360-01-392-673627107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
North Jersey Marine Enterprises Dba North Jersey Marine Enterprises Inc
5925-01-532-1918A3273858-002 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Breaker
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-19978/16 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
CQR39A1KC562K3P Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
527059-037AJFL Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Dba Collins Aerospace (USA)
8050000171 Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. (USA)
MIL-C-19978/16 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
695348-562 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA)
27107 Gulton Industries Inc Gudeman Div (USA)
Related Parts
1680-00-373-4008INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR AND PINION,ACT
27107
5330-00-846-2120INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING WITH RETAINER
A1199Q1785
5360-00-870-6984INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
3010-01-110-1251INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER SLEEVE,ROTARY ACTUATOR
27107
5930-01-188-2291INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,FLOW
27107
5360-01-392-6736INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
27107
5925-01-532-1918INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
A3273858-002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-038-5397?

NSN 5910-01-038-5397 is a Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-038-5397?

NSN 5910-01-038-5397 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-19978/16 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CQR39A1KC562K3P (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 527059-037AJFL (Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Dba Collins Aerospace), 8050000171 (Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc.), MIL-C-19978/16 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-01-038-5397?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5910-01-038-5397: 1680-00-373-4008, 5330-00-846-2120, 5360-00-870-6984 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-19978/16?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-19978/16: Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section: 200.0 DC SINGLE SECTION; Body Diameter: 0.298 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tolerance Range Per Section: -10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION. 23 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-01-038-5397 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-01-038-5397 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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