The Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-229-0779, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5910-01-229-0779 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 350.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.118 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.185 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 10000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.118 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.4 TO 2.5 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -100.0 TO 100.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Location | END OPPOSITE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL AND CIRCUMFERENCE PERPENDICULAR |
| Body Length | 0.174 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.200 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 2.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 FERRULE AND 1 FLANGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| GWF2R500 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. |
NSN 5910-01-229-0779 is a Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-229-0779: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 350.0 SINGLE SECTION. 16 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.