The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-153-7914, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-153-7914 |
| Primary Part Number | A8728 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL AT 3:00 OCLOCK IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 50.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 3:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 300.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 3 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Shaft Flat/slot Angular Location | 240.0 DEGREES FROM NONTURN DEVICE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Throw Quantity | 3 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A8728 | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 212-26945-1-WS | 5/1 Secondary reference Cts Corp Electromechanical Div |
| 212-26945-1-WS | 5/9 Secondary reference Cts Corp |
| SM-C-525524 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-153-7914 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-153-7914 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A8728 (Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc).
Key specifications for A8728: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 25 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.