The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-708-9609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5910-01-708-9609 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 TAB |
| Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type | 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Body Style | PISTON |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -65.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 125.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Range in Picofarads | +0.3 TO 1.2 SINGLE SECTION |
| Terminal Thickness | 0.008 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tuning Characteristic | STRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION |
| Features Provided | ROHS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE |
| Body Length | 0.225 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 BONDING PAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 27261SL | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-708-9609 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5910-01-708-9609: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 TAB; Nonderated Voltage Rating and Type: 500.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Body Style: PISTON. 13 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.