The Switch,explosive Actuated, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-01-130-6281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1377-01-130-6281 |
| Item Name | Switch,explosive Actuated |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | SWU-62/A; 3.661 IN. LG; 1.13 IN. DIA; 0.5 LB. WT; USED IN AIRCREW ESCAPE SYSTEM ON F-18,TF-18 AND AV-8B A/C,WHEN ACTUATED THRE INTERNAL SWITCHES CLOSE TO COMPLETE IFF CIRCUITRY LBS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | USED FOR AMMUNITION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6011300 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1377-XW71 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 850AS138 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 1377-01-130-6281 is a Switch,explosive Actuated, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1377-01-130-6281: General Characteristics Item Description: SWU-62/A; 3.661 IN. LG; 1.13 IN. DIA; 0.5 LB. WT; USED IN AIRCREW ESCAPE SYSTEM ON F-18,TF-18 AND AV-8B A/C,WHEN ACTUATED THRE INTERNAL SWITCHES CLOSE TO COMPLETE IFF CIRCUITRY LBS; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: USED FOR AMMUNITION. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1377-01-130-6281 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.