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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8838Switch,rotary

Kay Elemetrics Corporation · NSN 5930-00-112-3470 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-112-3470 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-112-3470. Primary manufacturer part number: 8838.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Style Designator: CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Contact Switching Action: BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
  • Throw Quantity: 3 EACH SECTION REAR
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Thread Series Designator: UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Pole Quantity: 3 EACH SECTION REAR
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-112-3470, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Kay Elemetrics Corporation. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-112-3470
Primary Part Number8838
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKay Elemetrics Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Throw Quantity3 EACH SECTION REAR
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Pole Quantity3 EACH SECTION REAR
Shaft Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity3 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Individual Section Quantity4
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
4720-00-239-4862 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
4820-00-287-278488SIZE3-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Bracket
Chrysler Realty Company Llc Dba Daimler Chrysler
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Stationary Chuck Rod
4730-00-541-4253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,tube to Hose
5905-00-552-5219 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
5930-00-985-010687-12-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Vishay Sprague Inc
5342-01-104-7859 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ball Joint,linkage
5340-01-206-01568838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Standoff,threaded,spacing
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1730-01-316-7912 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hoisting Unit,aircraft Component
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8838 Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
4720-00-239-4862INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
4820-00-287-2784INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GLOBE
88SIZE3-8
2805-00-423-2801INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET
928838
4910-00-455-3116INTERCHANGEABLE
STATIONARY CHUCK ROD
4730-00-541-4253INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TUBE TO HOSE
5905-00-552-5219INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
5930-00-985-0106INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
87-12-10
5342-01-104-7859INTERCHANGEABLE
BALL JOINT,LINKAGE
5340-01-206-0156INTERCHANGEABLE
STANDOFF,THREADED,SPACING
8838
1730-01-316-7912INTERCHANGEABLE
HOISTING UNIT,AIRCRAFT COMPONENT
6910-01-566-4378INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY PACK,BLEEDING SIMULATION
FS1002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-112-3470?

NSN 5930-00-112-3470 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Kay Elemetrics Corporation, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-112-3470?

NSN 5930-00-112-3470 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 8838 (Kay Elemetrics Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-112-3470?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5930-00-112-3470: 4720-00-239-4862, 4820-00-287-2784, 2805-00-423-2801 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8838?

Key specifications for 8838: Style Designator: CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT; Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Contact Switching Action: BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR; Throw Quantity: 3 EACH SECTION REAR. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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