The Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-291-1613, 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18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-291-1613 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | 0.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.430 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.490 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +1.5 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Tolerance of Temp Coefficient in Ppm Per Deg Celsius | -150.0 TO 150.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter | 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Thickness | 0.015 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | CIRCUMFERENCE ON ADJUSTMENT CONTROL END BENT BACKWARD |
| Body Length | 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 5.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT AND 1 TURRET |
| Insulation DC Resistance at Max Operating Temp | 10000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 584R015H05 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| GDT10025 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc. |
| V2184 | 5/9 Secondary reference Voltronics Corp |
NSN 5910-01-291-1613 is a Capacitor,variable,glass Dielect, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-291-1613: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Temp Coefficient of Capacitance in Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 0.0 SINGLE SECTION. 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.
NSN 5910-01-291-1613 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.