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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

M16SSwitch,rotary

Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg · NSN 5930-00-259-8884 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-8884 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8884. Primary manufacturer part number: M16S.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Contact Switching Action: BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Pole Quantity: 2 EACH SECTION REAR
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8884, 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 Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN5930-00-259-8884
Primary Part NumberM16S
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNaval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg
StatusACTIVE
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Pole Quantity2 EACH SECTION REAR
Knob Manufacturer Part Number9000S6504-74055PC69
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity3 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Throw Quantity3 EACH SECTION REAR
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-15743 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.).
Thread Class2B SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers2.297 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Knob Manufacturer Code80064
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Square Shaft Size0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Individual Section Quantity3
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionWATERTIGHT
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft TypeRECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5930-00-258-4209 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-258-5461 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-258-5462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-258-5659 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7368 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8882 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8903 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-296-3873 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-296-3876 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-296-3877 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M16S Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg (USA)
S2JR3A2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15743 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M25S Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg (USA)
S2JR3A2 Winchester Industries Inc (USA)
9000S6504-74055REV1 Naval Ship Systems Command (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-258-4209INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-258-5461INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-258-5462INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-258-5659INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7368INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8882INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8903INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-3873INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-3876INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-3877INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-4527INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
9000S6202-74207TYPE1SR2A4-4
5930-00-296-6023INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-8884?

NSN 5930-00-259-8884 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-259-8884?

NSN 5930-00-259-8884 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: M16S (Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg), S2JR3A2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15743 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M25S (Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg), S2JR3A2 (Winchester Industries Inc) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-8884?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-8884: 5930-00-258-4209, 5930-00-258-5461, 5930-00-258-5462 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M16S?

Key specifications for M16S: Contact Switching Action: BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR; Contact Load Current Rating: 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL; Overall Height: 2.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY 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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