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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

A272Switch,thermostatic

Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant · NSN 5930-01-027-3241 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-027-3241 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-027-3241. Primary manufacturer part number: A272.
Features
  • Switch,thermostatic — FSC 5930
  • Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND SLOT AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
  • Body Diameter: 0.540 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Operating Temp Rating: -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 500.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF
  • Mounting Facility Pattern: TWO POSITION IN-LINE
  • Contact Action Stimulus: DECREASE
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-027-3241, 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 Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-027-3241
Primary Part NumberA272
Item NameSwitch,thermostatic
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerEssex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant
StatusCANCELLED
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND SLOT AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION
Body Diameter0.540 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Operating Temp Rating-65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 500.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE
Contact Action StimulusDECREASE
Body Height0.280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.395 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Temp Sensing Element TypeINTERNAL SENSOR
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers0.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Slot Width0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 2.5 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD THIRD VOLTAGE
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 2.5 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES LAMP LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Media for Which DesignedGAS OR LIQUID
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-24236/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-24236 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT ALTITUDE THIRD VOLTAGE
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 1.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 500.0 MILLIAMPERES LAMP LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE
Frequency in Hertz60.0 FIRST VOLTAGE
Contact Stimulus Rating131.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 151.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorDISC W/FLANGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5930-00-084-4181SW1422 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A272 Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant
M24236/1-0495 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-24236/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-24236/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M24236/01-0495 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
652-3496 Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. Dba Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions Div Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions (USA)
SW1422 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
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5930-00-084-4181INTERCHANGEABLE
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2540-01-416-4584INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING AND LEVER ASSEMBLY,TEMPE
C03783.002.256

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-027-3241?

NSN 5930-01-027-3241 is a Switch,thermostatic, manufactured by Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-01-027-3241?

NSN 5930-01-027-3241 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: A272 (Essex Group Inc Controls Div Lexington Plant), M24236/1-0495 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-24236/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-24236/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M24236/01-0495 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5930-01-027-3241?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5930-01-027-3241: 5930-00-084-4181, 5935-00-241-0280, 4530-00-394-8462 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A272?

Key specifications for A272: Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND SLOT AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY CLOSED, MOMENTARY ACTION; Body Diameter: 0.540 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5930-01-027-3241 still in active supply?

NSN 5930-01-027-3241 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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