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AN3218-2Switch,sensitive

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-8231 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-8231 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8231. Primary manufacturer part number: AN3218-2.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.750 INCHES IN
  • Test Data Document: 88044-AN3218-2 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.).
  • Housing Height: 1.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
  • Actuator Roller Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Switch Actuating Force: 16.0 OUNCES MINIMUM AND 32.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
  • Thread Series Designator: UNEF
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8231, 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 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-8231
Primary Part NumberAN3218-2
Item NameSwitch,sensitive
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Nominal Thread Size0.750 INCHES IN
Test Data Document88044-AN3218-2 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.).
Housing Height1.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Actuator Roller Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Switch Actuating Force16.0 OUNCES MINIMUM AND 32.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Housing Width0.985 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.015 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Movement0.030 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.005 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.030 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Body StyleHOLE MOUNTED
Actuator Free Position Height2.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Roller Width0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 SCREW
Actuator StyleROLLER PLUNGER
Center to Center Distance Between Housing Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width1.620 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.630 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Housing Length2.605 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.645 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5930-00-265-6270 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AN3218-2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-8805/63 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
AN3218-2 Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-265-6270INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-8231?

NSN 5930-00-259-8231 is a Switch,sensitive, 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-259-8231?

NSN 5930-00-259-8231 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: AN3218-2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-8805/63 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), AN3218-2 (Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-8231?

There is 1 known substitute for 5930-00-259-8231: 5930-00-265-6270. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AN3218-2?

Key specifications for AN3218-2: Nominal Thread Size: 0.750 INCHES IN; Test Data Document: 88044-AN3218-2 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.).; Housing Height: 1.797 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5930-00-259-8231 still in active supply?

NSN 5930-00-259-8231 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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