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MIL-C-14409/13Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5910-01-272-0908 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-01-272-0908 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-01-272-0908. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-14409/13.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Test Data Document: 81349-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.).
  • Insulation DC Resistance at Max Operating Temp: 100000.0 MEGOHMS
  • Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Material: CERAMIC BASE
  • Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 PRINTED CIRCUIT
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 TERMINAL
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
  • Applications requiring Ceramic Base construction
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-272-0908, 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 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-01-272-0908
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-14409/13
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
StatusACTIVE
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.).
Insulation DC Resistance at Max Operating Temp100000.0 MEGOHMS
Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius-20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
MaterialCERAMIC BASE
Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius0.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type and Quantity3 PRINTED CIRCUIT
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity3 TERMINAL
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-14409/13 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Terminal Thickness0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+1.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StylePISTON
Overall Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Adjustment Device Torque0.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 6.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN
Nonderated Operating Temp-65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC
Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius1500.0
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Drift in Picofarads0.01 SINGLE SECTION
Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SLOTTED SCREW
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5910-00-166-9847 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
5910-01-011-8993 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
5910-01-011-9280 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
5910-01-049-8475 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
5910-01-066-4956GAA14004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Sprague Electric Co World Hqs
5910-01-082-9645 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
5910-01-245-6619 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-14409/13 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-14409/13 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
PC26T200 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5910-00-166-9847INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-011-8993INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-011-9280INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-049-8475INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-066-4956INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
GAA14004
5910-01-082-9645INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
5910-01-245-6619INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-01-272-0908?

NSN 5910-01-272-0908 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-01-272-0908?

NSN 5910-01-272-0908 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-14409/13 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-14409/13 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), PC26T200 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5910-01-272-0908?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5910-01-272-0908: 5910-00-166-9847, 5910-01-011-8993, 5910-01-011-9280 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-14409/13?

Key specifications for MIL-C-14409/13: Test Data Document: 81349-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.).; Insulation DC Resistance at Max Operating Temp: 100000.0 MEGOHMS; Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION; Material: CERAMIC BASE. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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