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8169940Switch,rotary

Us Army Aviation and Missile Command · NSN 5930-00-521-0168 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-521-0168 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-521-0168. Primary manufacturer part number: 8169940.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 15.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 5 SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Individual Section Quantity: 3
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-521-0168, 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 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-521-0168
Primary Part Number8169940
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Aviation and Missile Command
StatusACTIVE
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts15.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity5 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Individual Section Quantity3
Pole Quantity2 EACH SECTION REAR
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Nonturn Device TypeTAB AT 9:00 OCLOCK
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
Throw Quantity5 EACH SECTION FRONT
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Throw Quantity5 EACH SECTION REAR
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Shaft Length1.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Thread Class2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A
Thread Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating150.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Nonturn Device Radius0.438 INCHES NOMINAL AT 9:00 OCLOCK IN
Precious Material and LocationCONTACTS SILVER
Precious MaterialSILVER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
4810-00-115-3463882153-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,butterfly
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International Div Aerospace - Tempe (west Warner Road)
9540-00-117-4809 INTERCHANGEABLE
Structural Section,special Shape
5930-00-581-1882 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8169940 Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch (USA)
8169940 PRIMARY Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
8821531 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament (USA)
PA2029 Crl Components Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4810-00-115-3463INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,BUTTERFLY
882153-1
9540-00-117-4809INTERCHANGEABLE
STRUCTURAL SECTION,SPECIAL SHAPE
5930-00-581-1882INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-521-0168?

NSN 5930-00-521-0168 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-521-0168?

NSN 5930-00-521-0168 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 8169940 (Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch), 8169940 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 8821531 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament), PA2029 (Crl Components Inc).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-521-0168?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5930-00-521-0168: 4810-00-115-3463, 9540-00-117-4809, 5930-00-581-1882. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8169940?

Key specifications for 8169940: Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 15.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL; Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL; Mounting Method: THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Width: 1.312 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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