PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

12883Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr

Nwl, Inc. Dba Nwl Capacitors · NSN 5910-01-271-9599 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 5910-01-271-9599 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-271-9599. Primary manufacturer part number: 12883.
Features
  • Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr — FSC 5910
  • Body Width: 4.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Tolerance Range Per Section: -15.00 TO 15.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
  • Nonderated Operating Temp: 70.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
  • Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent: 0.500
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED STUD
  • Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp: 750.0 MEGOHM-MICROFARADS
  • Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length: 8.560 INCHES MINIMUM AND 8.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-271-9599, 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 Nwl, Inc. Dba Nwl Capacitors. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-271-9599
Primary Part Number12883
Item NameCapacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNwl, Inc. Dba Nwl Capacitors
StatusACTIVE
Body Width4.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Tolerance Range Per Section-15.00 TO 15.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Operating Temp70.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent0.500
Terminal Type and Quantity2 THREADED STUD
Insulation Resistance at Reference Temp750.0 MEGOHM-MICROFARADS
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Length8.560 INCHES MINIMUM AND 8.940 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Height From Body4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Capacitance Value Per Section2.500 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Body Length13.620 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section16500.0 DC SINGLE SECTION
Body Height8.880 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Schematic Diagram DesignatorELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE, W/GND TERMINAL
Body StyleW/MTG TABS/FLANGES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE SURFACE
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 MOUNTING SLOTS
Mounting Slot Width0.480 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5996-00-016-0331 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,magnetic
5660-00-113-13176028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Base,barbed Wire Extension Arm
Merchants Metals Inc Midwest Div
2810-00-118-998739314 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp Div Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
9540-00-145-4543 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
5365-00-422-28461288-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim
Mid-Continent Instrument Co Inc
5940-00-988-0317AA59125/238TB14 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Sunnen Products Co
9540-01-071-4713 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
4320-01-196-295512883 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,piston
Mcneil Ohio Corp
5360-01-207-2761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5950-01-217-691239314 INTERCHANGEABLE
Core,electromagnetic Component
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12883 Nwl, Inc. Dba Nwl Capacitors (USA)
ZM163YW002S Aerovox Corp. (USA)
39314 General Atomics Dba General Atomics Corp (USA)
2898014-1 Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
B20M86 Aerovox Corp. (USA)
B20M70 Aerovox Corp. (USA)
Related Parts
5996-00-016-0331INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,MAGNETIC
5660-00-113-1317INTERCHANGEABLE
BASE,BARBED WIRE EXTENSION ARM
6028
2810-00-118-9987INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER
39314
9540-00-145-4543INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
5365-00-422-2846INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
1288-3
5940-00-988-0317INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
AA59125/238TB14
9540-01-071-4713INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
4320-01-196-2955INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,PISTON
12883
5360-01-207-2761INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5950-01-217-6912INTERCHANGEABLE
CORE,ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPONENT
39314
5342-01-237-4129INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,SPECIAL
3120-01-277-8370INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
1288-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-271-9599?

NSN 5910-01-271-9599 is a Capacitor,fixed,plastic Dielectr, manufactured by Nwl, Inc. Dba Nwl Capacitors, classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-271-9599?

NSN 5910-01-271-9599 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 12883 (Nwl, Inc. Dba Nwl Capacitors), ZM163YW002S (Aerovox Corp.), 39314 (General Atomics Dba General Atomics Corp), 2898014-1 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), B20M86 (Aerovox Corp.) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5910-01-271-9599?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5910-01-271-9599: 5996-00-016-0331, 5660-00-113-1317, 2810-00-118-9987 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12883?

Key specifications for 12883: Body Width: 4.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Tolerance Range Per Section: -15.00 TO 15.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION; Nonderated Operating Temp: 70.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC; Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent: 0.500. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com