The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-175-8038, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-175-8038 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL AT 6:00 OCLOCK IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| First Flat Length | 0.281 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 0.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 1.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 3 FIRST SECTION FRONT |
| Pole Quantity | 3 SECOND SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCULAR FRAME |
| Switch Actuator Momentary Position | CLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Individual Section Quantity | 2 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 6:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SECOND SECTION REAR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES FIRST SECTION FRONT |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Precious Material and Location | CLIPS AND ROTOR SURFACES SILVER |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 3 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 21994 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Helle Engineering Inc |
NSN 5930-01-175-8038 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5331-01-204-0116, 6240-01-353-7706. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-175-8038: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 27 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.