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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

M15291/8-008Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-201-2557 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-201-2557 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-201-2557. Primary manufacturer part number: M15291/8-008.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.408 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Flat Height: 0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Mounting Facility Circle Radius: 3.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-15291/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Shaft Length: 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-201-2557, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-201-2557
Primary Part NumberM15291/8-008
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.408 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Flat Height0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Mounting Facility Circle Radius3.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-15291/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Shaft Length1.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Knob Manufacturer Part Number9000-S6202-74095 PIECE 1
Knob Manufacturer Code10001
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Individual Section Quantity4
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-15291 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.).
Terminal TypeTHREADED STUD
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Mounting MethodFLANGE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
First Flat Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5930-00-259-7268 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7274 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7277 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-263-5020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M15291/8-008 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-15291/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15291/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
6SR4F1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-259-7268INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7274INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7277INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-263-5020INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-201-2557?

NSN 5930-00-201-2557 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-201-2557?

NSN 5930-00-201-2557 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: M15291/8-008 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-15291/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15291/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 6SR4F1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-201-2557?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5930-00-201-2557: 5930-00-259-7268, 5930-00-259-7274, 5930-00-259-7277 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M15291/8-008?

Key specifications for M15291/8-008: Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.408 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Flat Height: 0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Mounting Facility Circle Radius: 3.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-15291/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION. 20 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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