The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-173-5795, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-173-5795 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | HOLE MOUNTED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Style | ROUND |
| Switch Actuating Force | 5.0 OUNCES MINIMUM AND 17.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Body Width | 0.346 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | WEATHERPROOF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30340 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-173-5795 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2530-01-270-2399, 4810-01-540-6537, 6650-01-654-1904. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-173-5795: Overall Height: 0.695 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 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.