The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-087-9582, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-087-9582 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS ALL SECTIONS |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 0.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.6 TO 6.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -0.0 TO 15.0 ALL SECTIONS |
| Individual Section Quantity | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 581R876H01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-087-9582 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-087-9582: Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS ALL SECTIONS; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 ALL SECTIONS; Body Style: PISTON; Nonderated Operating Temp: -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC. 8 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.