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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

30-278-1Switch,rotary

Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense · NSN 5930-00-162-8655 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-162-8655 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-162-8655. Primary manufacturer part number: 30-278-1.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Style Designator: IN-LINE, CAM ACTUATED
  • Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Thread Class: 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A
  • Flat Height: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 3.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 2.4 AMPERES LAMP LOAD AND 4.0 AMPERES MOTOR LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Thread Series Designator: UNF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-162-8655, 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 Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense. Government technical data includes 22 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-162-8655
Primary Part Number30-278-1
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorIN-LINE, CAM ACTUATED
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Class2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A
Flat Height0.093 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Shaft Diameter0.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 3.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 2.4 AMPERES LAMP LOAD AND 4.0 AMPERES MOTOR LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Thread Series DesignatorUNF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Features ProvidedCAM ACTUATED
Nominal Thread Size0.250 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity8 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT ALTITUDE
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 2.5 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 2.4 AMPERES LAMP LOAD AND 4.0 AMPERES MOTOR LOAD DC AT ALTITUDE
First Flat Length0.310 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Pile-Up Contact Form Arrangement1C EACH SWITCH EACH SECTION IN-LINE
Terminal TypeSOLDER STUD
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nonturn Device Radius0.250 INCHES NOMINAL AT 6:00 OCLOCK IN
Nonturn Device TypePIN AT 6:00 OCLOCK
Switch Contact Basic DesignPILE-UP
Individual Section Quantity6
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
3020-00-015-860030278-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Rtx Corporation Div Pratt & Whitney
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
30-278-1 PRIMARY Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-015-8600INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
30278-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-162-8655?

NSN 5930-00-162-8655 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-162-8655?

NSN 5930-00-162-8655 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 30-278-1 (Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-162-8655?

There is 1 known substitute for 5930-00-162-8655: 3020-00-015-8600. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 30-278-1?

Key specifications for 30-278-1: Overall Width: 0.910 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: IN-LINE, CAM ACTUATED; Special Features: CASE INTERNALLY GROUNDED; Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR. 26 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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