The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-042-0074, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-042-0074 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Shape | ROUND |
| Bushing Length | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 0.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 100000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.6 TO 6.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Thickness | 0.010 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.021 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Tuning Characteristic | STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | ADJUSTMENT CONTROL END AND END OPPOSITE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL PERPENDICULAR |
| Body Length | 0.297 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bushing Diameter | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.400 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 4.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINAL SURFACES GOLD |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 RIBBON |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length | 0.266 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 281-0164-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5701-100 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-042-0074 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-042-0074: Bushing Shape: ROUND; Bushing Length: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION. 23 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.