The Switch,slide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-170-0518, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-170-0518 |
| Item Name | Switch,slide |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Actuator Width | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.732 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Position-Action Relationship | UP POSITION MOMENTARY AND DOWN POSITION MOMENTARY AND CENTER POSITION MAINTAINED |
| Actuator Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Color | GRAY/GREY SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, DOUBLE BREAK/DOUBLE MAKE, PERMANENT JUMPER, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 8 TURRET |
| Actuator Height | 0.398 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 2.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 997-0153 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-170-0518 is a Switch,slide, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-170-0518: Overall Height: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Width: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 0.732 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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.
NSN 5930-01-170-0518 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.