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048-000728Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple · NSN 5910-01-086-6537 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-086-6537 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-086-6537. Primary manufacturer part number: 048-000728.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Thread Class: 2A A
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 WIRE LEAD
  • Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
  • Bushing Diameter: 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SLOTTED SCREW
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-086-6537, 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 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple. Government technical data includes 25 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-086-6537
Primary Part Number048-000728
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple
StatusACTIVE
Thread Class2A A
Terminal Type and Quantity2 WIRE LEAD
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Bushing Diameter0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Adjustment Device Torque0.300 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 3.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius1000.0 GIGOHMS
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.6 TO 3.5 SINGLE SECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.120 INCHES IN
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Body Length0.270 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Quantity Per Inch80
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Precious MaterialGOLD
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 THREADED BUSHING
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius10000.0
Bushing ShapeROUND
Body StylePISTON
Overall Diameter0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-15.0 TO 15.0 SINGLE SECTION
Precious Material and LocationENDS SURFACE GOLD
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Bushing Length0.210 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
4310-00-062-819090480 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
5905-00-549-8222 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
5342-00-776-5909 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,pinch
3120-00-827-72545848-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,sleeve
Goodrich Aerospace Canada Ltd
2990-00-905-042814948N INTERCHANGEABLE
Muffler,exhaust
Cummins Filtration Inc.
5950-00-993-68967759989P1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
5998-01-102-1368 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
5340-01-156-52245848 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
Chantilly Development Corporation Dba Acme Specialty Mfg Co Div Acme Specialty Mfg.
4930-01-257-75765848 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,grease Gun
Mcneil Ohio Corp
6105-01-367-9665ECP4310T-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,alternating Current
Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc Div Abb Motors and Mechanical Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
048-000728 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA)
5848 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
4310-00-062-8190INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
90480
5905-00-549-8222INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
5342-00-776-5909INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,PINCH
3120-00-827-7254INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,SLEEVE
5848-5
2990-00-905-0428INTERCHANGEABLE
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
14948N
5950-00-993-6896INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
7759989P1
5998-01-102-1368INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
5340-01-156-5224INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
5848
4930-01-257-7576INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,GREASE GUN
5848
6105-01-367-9665INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
ECP4310T-4
5985-01-551-4732INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
5848

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-086-6537?

NSN 5910-01-086-6537 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-086-6537?

NSN 5910-01-086-6537 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 048-000728 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple), 5848 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-086-6537?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5910-01-086-6537: 4310-00-062-8190, 5905-00-549-8222, 5342-00-776-5909 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 048-000728?

Key specifications for 048-000728: Overall Length: 0.480 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Class: 2A A; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 WIRE LEAD; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION. 26 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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