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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

3824-6Switch,rotary

Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp · NSN 5930-00-172-9066 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-172-9066 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-172-9066. Primary manufacturer part number: 3824-6.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Thread Series Designator: UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • First Flat Length: 0.218 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
  • Individual Section Quantity: 4
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 200.0 MILLIAMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-172-9066, 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 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-172-9066
Primary Part Number3824-6
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp
StatusACTIVE
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
First Flat Length0.218 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Contact Load Current Rating500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Individual Section Quantity4
Shaft Diameter0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Load Current Rating200.0 MILLIAMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length0.656 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-3786/8 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Style DesignatorSQUARE WAFER, PANEL MOUNT
Contact Load Current Rating200.0 MILLIAMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Throw Quantity6 EACH SECTION REAR
Pole Quantity2 EACH SECTION FRONT
Nonturn Device TypeFLATTED BUSHING AT 3:00 OCLOCK
Rotor Through Connection Quantity2 EACH SECTION
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Operating Temp Range-65.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity6 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5970-00-042-1533C29.6-56-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulator,pin
American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
5310-00-185-6375 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,round
5325-00-358-88291854M169 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retaining
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, Llc
4730-01-107-4017 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,valve
5920-01-433-3554127100 REV B IT9 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M3786-8-137 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3824-6 PRIMARY Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5970-00-042-1533INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,PIN
C29.6-56-1
5310-00-185-6375INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,ROUND
5325-00-358-8829INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING
1854M169
4730-01-107-4017INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,VALVE
5920-01-433-3554INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
127100 REV B IT9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-172-9066?

NSN 5930-00-172-9066 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-172-9066?

NSN 5930-00-172-9066 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: M3786-8-137 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 3824-6 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-172-9066?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5930-00-172-9066: 5970-00-042-1533, 5310-00-185-6375, 5325-00-358-8829 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3824-6?

Key specifications for 3824-6: Thread Series Designator: UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; First Flat Length: 0.218 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Contact Load Current Rating: 500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL. 30 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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