The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-979-5834, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-00-979-5834 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.249 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.252 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.437 INCHES NOMINAL AT 3:00 OCLOCK IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| First Flat Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 3.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Pole Quantity | 2 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Pole Quantity | 2 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT |
| Switch Actuator Momentary Position | COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Individual Section Quantity | 2 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 3:00 OCLOCK |
| Shaft Length | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | ADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS EACH SECTION FRONT |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS EACH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 11 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Flat/slot Angular Location | 90.0 DEGREES FROM CONTACT POSITION 1 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Flat Height | 0.218 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Throw Quantity | 11 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Throw Quantity | 11 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 112973-9 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Whittaker Corp Whittaker Electronic Systems Div |
NSN 5930-00-979-5834 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4330-01-544-3704. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-979-5834: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.249 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.252 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 25 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.