FSC Application Data: TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT
Wiping Contact Direction: HORIZONTAL
Action Type: TWO-MOTION
Function for Which Designed: SINGLE PARTY, TO FIND AND CONNECT STARTING SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Bank Quantity: 2
Identification
NSN: 5805-00-740-6972
NIIN: 007406972
FSC: 5805 — Telephone and Telegraph Equipment
FSG: 58 — Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment
General Description
The Switch,telephone,finder, cataloged under National Stock Number 5805-00-740-6972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5805 (Telephone and Telegraph Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5805-00-740-6972
Item Name
Switch,telephone,finder
FSC / FSG
5805 / 58 — Telephone and Telegraph Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
FSC Application Data
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT
Wiping Contact Direction
HORIZONTAL
Action Type
TWO-MOTION
Function for Which Designed
SINGLE PARTY, TO FIND AND CONNECT STARTING SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Bank Quantity
2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
D-205793
3/9Design control — primary reference
Gte Communication Systems Corp
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 5805 — Telephone and Telegraph Equipment
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5805-00-000-0155
RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,ORDER WIRE
5805-00-000-7057
5805-00-000-7057 · Item name not on file
5805-00-000-7886
5805-00-000-7886 · Item name not on file
5805-00-001-4071
5805-00-001-4071 · Item name not on file
5805-00-001-4082
5805-00-001-4082 · Item name not on file
5805-00-001-4083
5805-00-001-4083 · Item name not on file
5805-00-001-4084
5805-00-001-4084 · Item name not on file
5805-00-001-4088
5805-00-001-4088 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5805-00-740-6972?
NSN 5805-00-740-6972 is a Switch,telephone,finder, classified under FSC 5805, Telephone and Telegraph Equipment. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 5805-00-740-6972?
Key specifications for 5805-00-740-6972: FSC Application Data: TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT; Wiping Contact Direction: HORIZONTAL; Action Type: TWO-MOTION; Function for Which Designed: SINGLE PARTY, TO FIND AND CONNECT STARTING SIGNAL CIRCUIT. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5805-00-740-6972 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.