Cardwell Allen D Corp. · Electronic Components
3042
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number3042
ManufacturerCardwell Allen D Corp.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-666-5320 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY ALL SECTIONS
Overall Height2.844 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Individual Section Quantity4
Body StylePLATE-MESHING
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+6.0 TO 29.0 ALL SECTIONS
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type500.0 AC PEAK ALL SECTIONS
Overall Width2.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Adjustment Device Rotation240.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Body Length3.938 INCHES NOMINAL
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 3042 available?
We can source 3042 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 3042 by Cardwell Allen D Corp. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 3042 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 3042?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 3042?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.