The Switch,liquid Level, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-070-7981, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-070-7981 |
| Primary Part Number | 16500-5 |
| Item Name | Switch,liquid Level |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Relay | NOT INCLUDED |
| Actuation Method | BUOYANCY |
| FSC Application Data | EXCEPT ENGINE |
| Phase | SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| AC Voltage Rating | 110.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 220.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Overall Diameter | 5.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 10.0 AMPERES NOMINAL LOAD |
| Mounting Method | FLANGE |
| Contact Arrangement | SPST |
| Mounting Position | HORIZONTAL |
| Connector Identification | 3102-165-4P |
| Float Effective Travel | 0.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Float Quantity | 1 |
| Tank Insertion Length | 7.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Connector Manufacturer Code | 07038 |
| Operating Temp Rating | -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 250.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Mounting Dimensions | SIX 0.562 IN. DIA MTG HOLES EQUALLY SPACED ON 4.438 IN. DIA BOLT CIRCLE IN |
| Frequency Rating | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Electrical Connection Type | CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5930-00-070-7981 is a Switch,liquid Level, manufactured by Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-070-7981 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 16500-5 (Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors), LS-16500 (Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-00-795-9303, 5930-00-935-4539. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 16500-5: Relay: NOT INCLUDED; Actuation Method: BUOYANCY; FSC Application Data: EXCEPT ENGINE; Phase: SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT. 19 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.