The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-044-3689, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-044-3689 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| 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 | 1000.0 GIGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +1.0 TO 14.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -25.0 TO 25.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tuning Characteristic | STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 3000.0 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length | 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Insulation DC Resistance at Max Operating Temp | 100.0 GIGOHMS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 914004-2B | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| R5401 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1656AS5177-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 5910-01-044-3689 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-044-3689: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; 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. 18 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.