The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-145-8742, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-145-8742 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING 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 | 1000000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Adjustment Device Rotation | 8.0 TURNS NOMINAL CLOCKWISE |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.275 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 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 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter | 0.218 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
| Material | METAL BASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 3000.0 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length | 0.296 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 |
|---|---|
| 5401CAP4613 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5401-002 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-145-8742 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-551-1721. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-01-145-8742: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION. 21 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.