US Army Aviation and Missile Command · Electronic Components
9986538-2
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number9986538-2
ManufacturerUS Army Aviation and Missile Command
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-649-2624 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Adjustment Device Torque2.500 INCH-OUNCES MINIMUM AND 10.000 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE
Nonderated Operating Temp-55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 85.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type600.0 DC CONTINUOUS SINGLE SECTION
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+4.6 TO 75.0 SINGLE SECTION
MaterialSTEATITE BASE
Nominal Thread Size0.112 INCHES
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit2 THREADED HOLE(S)
Terminal Type And Quantity1 SOLDER STUD AND 1 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Plate Air Gap0.015 INCHES
Vendor Part Numbers9411-72-50003
Cancelled NSN5910-00-648-7288 (cancelled)
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