The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-256-0698, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 10 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-256-0698 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | RECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB W/SCREW |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Mounting Facility Circle Radius | 0.906 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 7.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 7.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED STUD(S) SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 3 EACH SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 2.297 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Individual Section Quantity | 20 |
| Square Shaft Size | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Knob Manufacturer Code | 82121 |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR KNOB |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES FIRST MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 2.032 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | ADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Knob Manufacturer Part Number | G |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Thread Class | 2A SECOND MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 815-1853019S5JM20 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| S5JM20 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 16520G | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 5930PL0921349 | 6/9 Informative reference only Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index |
| S5JM20 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-21604/4 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-S-21604 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 319-03-520 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Nmp Division Div L3 Westwood Corporation |
| 26520G | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 46520BA | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-256-0698 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-00-444-5317, 5930-00-489-1467, 5930-01-007-1740. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-256-0698: Shaft Type: RECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 2.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW. 27 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 5930-00-256-0698 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.