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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

90-178Switch,toggle

Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center · NSN 5930-00-259-9587 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-9587 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-9587. Primary manufacturer part number: 90-178.
Features
  • Switch,toggle — FSC 5930
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 SCREW4 SCREW
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC250.0 DC
  • Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSEDFULLY INCLOSED
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 TWO CIRCUIT, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT1 TWO CIRCUIT, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
  • 17 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,toggle, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-9587, 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 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 17 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-9587
Primary Part Number90-178
Item NameSwitch,toggle
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEaton Corp Opns & Technical Center
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Type and Quantity4 SCREW4 SCREW
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC250.0 DC
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSEDFULLY INCLOSED
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 TWO CIRCUIT, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT1 TWO CIRCUIT, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
4220-01-261-176890-162 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder,carbon Dio
Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. Dba Switlik Parachute Co Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3947ITEM38 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
4638ITEM2 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3678ALT2ITEM31A Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3678ALT2PC24 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
4350ALT2ITEM1 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
83472W1ITEM38 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3304ALT2ITEM11 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
81747W1ITEM1 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3918ALT2ITEM3 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3944ALT2PC10 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
83506W1ITEM2 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3616PC10A Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
76971W1ITEM3 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
76191W1ITEM31A Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
90-178 PRIMARY Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
3600ALT1ITEM53 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
399263PC10 Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center (USA)
Related Parts
4220-01-261-1768INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER,CARBON DIO
90-162

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-9587?

NSN 5930-00-259-9587 is a Switch,toggle, manufactured by Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-259-9587?

NSN 5930-00-259-9587 has 17 cross-referenced part numbers: 3947ITEM38 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), 4638ITEM2 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), 3678ALT2ITEM31A (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), 3678ALT2PC24 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center), 4350ALT2ITEM1 (Eaton Corp Opns & Technical Center) and 12 more.

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-9587?

There is 1 known substitute for 5930-00-259-9587: 4220-01-261-1768. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 90-178?

Key specifications for 90-178: Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 SCREW4 SCREW; Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC250.0 DC; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSEDFULLY INCLOSED; Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC. 5 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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