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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

8872-2Switch,code Indicating Wheel

Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch · NSN 5930-01-216-2098 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-01-216-2098 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-01-216-2098. Primary manufacturer part number: 8872-2.
Features
  • Switch,code Indicating Wheel — FSC 5930
  • Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.090 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Precious Material and Location: CONTACT AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CIRCUIT SURFACES GOLD
  • Precious Material: GOLD
  • Style Designator: RECTANGULAR INLINE INDICATING
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers: 0.900 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,code Indicating Wheel, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-216-2098, 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 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-01-216-2098
Primary Part Number8872-2
Item NameSwitch,code Indicating Wheel
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch
StatusACTIVE
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers1.090 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CIRCUIT SURFACES GOLD
Precious MaterialGOLD
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR INLINE INDICATING
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers0.900 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Terminal TypePRINTED CIRCUIT
Readout Indicator Marking0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 SINGLE SECTION
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating125.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
ColorBLACK SINGLE BODY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity16 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Actuator TypeTHUMBWHEEL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Arrangement Truth TableBCD, 1 POLE - 16 POSITIONS SINGLE SECTION
Contact Load Current Rating125.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Individual Section Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5975-00-229-741288722 INTERCHANGEABLE
Conduit Assembly,metal,flexible
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp Div Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
5330-00-732-6270887-22 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8872-2 PRIMARY Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch (USA)
91380028 Thales Sa (FRA)
08050SNSSF0 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-229-7412INTERCHANGEABLE
CONDUIT ASSEMBLY,METAL,FLEXIBLE
88722
5330-00-732-6270INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
887-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-01-216-2098?

NSN 5930-01-216-2098 is a Switch,code Indicating Wheel, manufactured by Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-01-216-2098?

NSN 5930-01-216-2098 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 8872-2 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch), 91380028 (Thales Sa), 08050SNSSF0 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp Div Digitran a Unit of Electro Switch).

What NSN replaces 5930-01-216-2098?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5930-01-216-2098: 5975-00-229-7412, 5330-00-732-6270. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8872-2?

Key specifications for 8872-2: Overall Length: 1.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: BRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.090 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Precious Material and Location: CONTACT AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CIRCUIT SURFACES GOLD. 22 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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