The Switch Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-240-8098, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Nmp Division Div L3 Westwood Corporation. Government technical data includes 10 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-240-8098 |
| Primary Part Number | S218A |
| Item Name | Switch Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Nmp Division Div L3 Westwood Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Controlling Agency | BUSHIPS |
| Inclosure Material | STEEL |
| Mounting Method | BASE |
| Identifying Number | 9000 S6504-73353,ALT 1 DRAWING NO. |
| Switch Type | PUSH BUTTON |
| Individual Switch Quantity | 4 |
| Environmental Protection | WATERTIGHT |
| Mounting Configuration | 4 MTG HOLES 17/32 IN. DIA ON 8-1/2 IN. BY 6-1/4 IN. MTG CENTERS IN |
| Special Markings | 2 NAMEPLATES MARKED DEPTH CHARGE FIRING SYSTEM; 4 NAME PLATES MARKED PROJECTION NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| S218A | L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Nmp Division Div L3 Westwood Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MS14135 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 9000S6501-73466ALT1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-240-8098 is a Switch Assembly, manufactured by L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Nmp Division Div L3 Westwood Corporation, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-240-8098 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: S218A (L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Nmp Division Div L3 Westwood Corporation).
Key specifications for S218A: Overall Height: 6.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Controlling Agency: BUSHIPS; Inclosure Material: STEEL. 10 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.
NSN 5930-00-240-8098 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.