The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-259-5508, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-259-5508 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Overall Diameter | 1.036 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Pole Quantity | 1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 2 |
| Contact Switching Action | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Throw Quantity | 5 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A45-1-2B5S | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-259-5508 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-259-5508: Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG; Overall Diameter: 1.036 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Contact Load Current Rating: 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL; Mounting Method: TERMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY. 9 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.