The Cap,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-259-3979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5999-00-259-3979 |
| Primary Part Number | A8010 |
| Item Name | Cap,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5999 / 59 — Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components |
| Manufacturer | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Chain | INCLUDED |
| Mounting Method | THREAD |
| Diameter | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Chain Length | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Insert | NOT INCLUDED |
| Thread Size | 1/2-20 |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR CHROMATE |
| Usage Design | CAP FOR ANTENNA TUNING CAPACITOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A8010 | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc (USA) |
| SC-B-42049 | Shiloh Industries Inc (USA) |
| SC-B-42049 | Spencer Industries Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SCB42049 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cetec Corp Benmar Div |
| SC-B-42049 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5999-00-259-3979 is a Cap,electrical, manufactured by Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc, classified under FSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Status: active.
NSN 5999-00-259-3979 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: A8010 (Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc), SC-B-42049 (Shiloh Industries Inc), SC-B-42049 (Spencer Industries Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 7310-01-645-0769. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A8010: Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Chain: INCLUDED; Mounting Method: THREAD; Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 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.