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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MIL-DTL-15291/7Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-7288 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-7288 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-7288. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-15291/7.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 30.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Contact Switching Action: BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
  • Pole Quantity: 2 EACH SECTION FRONT
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-7288, 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 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-7288
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-15291/7
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
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Contact Load Current Rating30.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Pole Quantity2 EACH SECTION FRONT
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Individual Section Quantity2
Contact Load Current Rating30.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Throw Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
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.).
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-15291/7 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers3.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5930-00-258-5464 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-258-5483 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7156 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7286 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8279 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-296-9831 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-199-8889 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-234-6947 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-265-7999 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-265-8004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-15291/7 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
9S5338LTY13-2 Naval Ship Systems Command (USA)
73728-12X1PC2 Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat (USA)
405-7020PC26 Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding (USA)
M15291/7-002 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3SR2A4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15291/7 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
C30200A Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-258-5464INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-258-5483INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7156INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7286INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8279INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-9831INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-199-8889INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-234-6947INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-265-7999INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-265-8004INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-359-0553INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-520-4836INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-7288?

NSN 5930-00-259-7288 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 5930-00-259-7288?

NSN 5930-00-259-7288 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-15291/7 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 9S5338LTY13-2 (Naval Ship Systems Command), 73728-12X1PC2 (Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat), 405-7020PC26 (Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding), M15291/7-002 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-7288?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-7288: 5930-00-258-5464, 5930-00-258-5483, 5930-00-259-7156 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-15291/7?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-15291/7: Overall Width: 4.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL; Overall Height: 3.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 28 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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