MT2520

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

5910 Capacitors

National Stock Number

5910-00-851-8438

Item Name Code

00008

Assigment Date

01/01/1962 (64 years ago)

A capacitor whose capacitance value is controlled by a mechanical means which effects a continuous variation of its capacitance. It includes items consisting of two or more variable capacitors which are inseparable.

1.438 inches nominal body length, w/o mtg facilities, axial terminals body style, 0.876 inches nominal body diameter, not established reliability indicator, 1.500 inches nominal terminal length

Product Characteristics

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Body Style: w/o mtg facilities, axial terminals
Reliability Indicator: not established
Terminal Length: 1.500 inches nominal
Body Diameter: 0.876 inches nominal
Body Length: 1.438 inches nominal
Terminal Diameter: 0.025 inches nominal
Schematic Diagram Designator: electrode(s) grounded to case, w/gnd terminal
Anode Type: plain foil
Electrical Polarization: polarized
Capacitance Value Per Section: 20.000 microfarads single section
Nonderated Operating Temp: -20.0 celsius minimum and 85.0 celsius maximum
Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating And Type Per Section: 250.0 dc single section
Tolerance Range Per Section: -10.00 to 10.00 percent single section
Capacitive Electrode Material: aluminum
Terminal Surface Treatment: solder
Terminal Type And Quantity: 2 uninsulated wire lead

Replaces National Stock Numbers

Below is a list of NSNs that have been officially superseded by this NSN:

NSN	Name	Date
5910-00-644-3728	No Name Available	12/01/1987
5910-00-807-1164	No Name Available	05/01/1976
5910-00-809-6321	No Name Available	11/25/2003
5910-00-837-3759	No Name Available	10/12/1973
5910-00-864-8378	No Name Available	01/01/1960
5910-00-889-8104	No Name Available	05/04/1966

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-851-8438?

The FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-851-8438 is 5910

Does the NSN 5910-00-851-8438 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8532290040

Does NSN 5910-00-851-8438 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 5910-00-851-8438 contain precious materials?

Precious metal content is unknown

Does NSN 5910-00-851-8438 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 5910-00-851-8438 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 64 years ago, on Mon, Jan 1, 1962