The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-856-8997, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-856-8997 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Actuator Style | ADJUSTABLE ARM |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Switch Actuating Force | 48.0 INCH-OUNCES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.469 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 1.030 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Movement | 12.0 PRETRAVEL DEGREES MAXIMUM AND 12.0 OVERTRAVEL DEGREES MINIMUM AND 12.0 DIFFERENTIAL DEGREES MAXIMUM |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 WIRE LEAD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNS |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 4.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 0.675 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
|---|---|
| MS27259-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 442EN1-6 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MILS8805-83 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-856-8997 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-00-938-4794. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-856-8997: Bushing Length: 0.340 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Diameter: 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: BUSHING MOUNTED. 17 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.