The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-254-8169, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 19 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-00-254-8169 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Body Diameter | 0.135 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp | 5.0 MICROAMPERES |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -10.00 TO 10.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Polarization | POLARIZED |
| Anode Type | SOLID |
| Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent | 0.0010 |
| Features Provided | HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | NO COMMON OR GROUNDED ELECTRODE(S) |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-C-39003/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 0.286 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dissipation Factor at Reference Temp in Percent | 2.0000 |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 0.680 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | ESTABLISHED |
| Capacitive Electrode Material | TANTALUM |
| Mil-Std-1276 Wire Lead Type Designator | N-3 |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-C-39003 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.). |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| DC Leakage at Reference Temp | 0.500 MICROAMPERES |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 350D684X0035A2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| M39003/01-2354 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 200325-353 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| SCM684BP035D2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Texas Instruments Incorporated |
| 150D684X0035A2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Comtec Information Systems Inc Digitronics Div |
| 5910002548169 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| M39003/01-3073 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| M39003/01-2593 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 120104038 | 5/1 Secondary reference Eaton Corporation |
| M39003/01-3074 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-C-39003/1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CS13BF684K | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| M39003/01-2833 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| M39003-01-2353 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M39003/01-2594 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 184-9087-400 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
| CSR13F684KP | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 150D684X0035B2 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| MIL-PRF-39003/1 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-00-254-8169 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: cancelled.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-00-460-5529, 5910-00-752-4257, 5910-00-811-2808. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-00-254-8169: Body Diameter: 0.135 INCHES NOMINAL IN; DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp: 5.0 MICROAMPERES; Terminal Diameter: 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS. 23 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 5910-00-254-8169 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.
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.