The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-159-3248, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is B.c. Systems Inc. Dba Bc Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-159-3248 |
| Primary Part Number | 795-21-3 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Manufacturer | B.c. Systems Inc. Dba Bc Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.453 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -20.00 TO 20.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Polarization | POLARIZED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Equivalent Series Resistance at Reference Temp in Ohms | 0.0034 |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 35.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | ELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE, W/GND TERMINAL |
| Case Insulation Material | PLASTIC |
| Body Length | 5.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.700 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 17000.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Capacitive Electrode Material | ALUMINUM |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 795-21-3 PRIMARY | B.c. Systems Inc. Dba Bc Systems Inc (USA) |
| 622D173M035AF2A | Sprague Electric Co World Hqs (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 795-21-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Tempo Instrument Inc Defense Electronics Div |
NSN 5910-01-159-3248 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, manufactured by B.c. Systems Inc. Dba Bc Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
NSN 5910-01-159-3248 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 795-21-3 (B.c. Systems Inc. Dba Bc Systems Inc), 622D173M035AF2A (Sprague Electric Co World Hqs).
Key specifications for 795-21-3: Body Diameter: 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.453 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Diameter: 0.190 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END; Tolerance Range Per Section: -20.00 TO 20.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION. 17 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.