The Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-207-8517, 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18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-207-8517 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 1700.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 1000000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Terminal Length | 0.554 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.25 TO 1.50 SINGLE SECTION |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.200 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 3.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Precious Material and Location | METAL SURFACES GOLD |
| Material | METAL BASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 2000.0 |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length | 0.037 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 |
|---|---|
| 218206 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-207-8517 is a Capacitor,variable,plastic Diele, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-01-258-5932, 5345-01-327-3711, 5310-01-484-9111. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-01-207-8517: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 1700.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Terminal Diameter: 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.