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MIL-DTL-15291/1Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-01-173-7330 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-173-7330 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-173-7330. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-15291/1.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-15291 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.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-15291/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Mounting Facility Circle Radius: 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 120.0 LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-173-7330, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-173-7330
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-15291/1
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-15291 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.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-15291/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Mounting Facility Circle Radius1.156 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts120.0 LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
First Flat Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Thread Class2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Terminal TypeTHREADED STUD
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 10.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 10.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD LOWEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length1.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 10.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Individual Section Quantity4
Flat Height0.219 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 10.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts350.0 HIGHEST DC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5930-00-259-8951 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8959 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-233-1881 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-15291/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15291/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M15291/1-003 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1SR4A1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-259-8951INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8957INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8959INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8961INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-233-1881INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-173-7330?

NSN 5930-01-173-7330 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-01-173-7330?

NSN 5930-01-173-7330 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-15291/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15291/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M15291/1-003 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1SR4A1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-173-7330?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5930-01-173-7330: 5930-00-259-8951, 5930-00-259-8957, 5930-00-259-8959 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-15291/1?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-15291/1: Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-15291 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.).; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-15291/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Mounting Facility Circle Radius: 1.156 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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