The Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-421-6018, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5910-01-421-6018 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TERMINAL |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | COMPRESSION |
| Insulation DC Resistance at 25 Deg Celsius | 100000.0 MEGOHMS |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -20.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 0.195 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +1.0 TO 5.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Thickness | 0.005 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.040 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Length | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Torque | 0.050 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 1.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SQUARE HOLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 RIBBON |
| Quality Factor at 25 Deg Celsius | 1000.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 9402-1SL-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-421-6018 is a Capacitor,variable,mica Dielectr, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-421-6018: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TERMINAL; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 250.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED. 17 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.