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MIL-C-14409/14Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-246-3627 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-246-3627 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-246-3627. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-14409/14.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Tuning Characteristic: STRAIGHT LINE FREQUENCY SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-14409/14 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length: 0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius: 7500.0
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Aluminum and Ceramic Base construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-246-3627, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-246-3627
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-14409/14
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE FREQUENCY SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-14409/14 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-50.0 TO 50.0 SINGLE SECTION
Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Length0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius7500.0
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
MaterialALUMINUM AND CERAMIC BASE
Insulation DC Resistance at Max Operating Temp100000.0 MEGOHMS
Body Length0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter0.145 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length0.147 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 TERMINAL
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-14409 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Adjustment Device Torque0.300 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 4.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Thickness0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length0.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.02 SINGLE SECTION
Body StylePISTON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5950-00-078-443377C703655P001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
5960-00-193-5144 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5935-00-283-2950 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
6640-00-486-0235 INTERCHANGEABLE
Oven,laboratory
2805-00-494-3585 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,poppet,engine
5950-00-547-8455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power,s
2520-00-734-8148 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover
5910-01-058-1129 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
5910-01-097-2016 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
5910-01-110-7141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-14409/14 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-14409/14 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
PC28J050 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5851 Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-078-4433INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
77C703655P001
5960-00-193-5144INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5935-00-283-2950INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
6640-00-486-0235INTERCHANGEABLE
OVEN,LABORATORY
2805-00-494-3585INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,POPPET,ENGINE
5950-00-547-8455INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER,S
2520-00-734-8148INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER
5910-01-058-1129INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
5910-01-097-2016INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-110-7141INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-194-7620INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
4820-01-492-5698INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
5851

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-246-3627?

NSN 5910-01-246-3627 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-246-3627?

NSN 5910-01-246-3627 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-14409/14 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-14409/14 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), PC28J050 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5851 (Knowles Cazenovia, Inc. Div Johanson Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-246-3627?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-01-246-3627: 5950-00-078-4433, 5960-00-193-5144, 5935-00-283-2950 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-14409/14?

Key specifications for MIL-C-14409/14: Tuning Characteristic: STRAIGHT LINE FREQUENCY SINGLE SECTION; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-C-14409/14 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +0.5 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-01-246-3627 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-01-246-3627 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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