The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-856-6979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-856-6979 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| First Flat Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 12 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Flat Height | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9148 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 46020015-000 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-856-6979 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-084-0076, 5310-01-102-9857, 5360-01-215-1865. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-856-6979: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.