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MIL-DTL-15291/7Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-8279 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-8279 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8279. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-15291/7.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • First Flat Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Knob Manufacturer Part Number: 9000S6202-74089PC3
  • Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection: DUSTPROOF
  • Knob Manufacturer Code: 80064
  • Style Designator: TAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
  • Mounting Facility Circle Radius: 1.609 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8279, 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 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-8279
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
First Flat Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Knob Manufacturer Part Number9000S6202-74089PC3
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Knob Manufacturer Code80064
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
Mounting Facility Circle Radius1.609 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3SR4C2 TYPE
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Throw Quantity2 EACH SECTION FRONT
Contact Load Current Rating30.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating30.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts450.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Individual Section Quantity4
Shaft Flat/slot Angular Location90.0 DEGREES FROM CONTACT POSITION 1 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
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.).
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
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
5930-00-259-7288 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-296-9831 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-199-8889 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-265-7999 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-265-8004 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-359-0553 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
MIL-S-15291 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M15291/7-015 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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
5930-00-259-7288INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-9831INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-199-8889INTERCHANGEABLE
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 5930-00-259-8279?

NSN 5930-00-259-8279 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 5930-00-259-8279?

NSN 5930-00-259-8279 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-15291/7 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15291 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M15291/7-015 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-8279?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-8279: 5930-00-258-5464, 5930-00-258-5483, 5930-00-259-7156 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-15291/7: First Flat Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL; Knob Manufacturer Part Number: 9000S6202-74089PC3; Overall Width: 2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 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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