The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-327-5897, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-01-327-5897 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM AT 3:00 OCLOCK IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Overall Diameter | 1.155 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.185 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.270 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 2.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD AND 5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Thread Length | 0.417 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.457 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 1 EACH SECTION FRONT |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCULAR, BUSHING MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 8 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 3:00 OCLOCK |
| Shaft Length | 0.417 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.457 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | FIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT AND COMMON TERMINAL SURFACES SILVER |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Flat Height | 0.215 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.223 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | SHOCK RESISTANT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 44A90-08-1-02N | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-327-5897 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-327-5897: Shaft Diameter: 0.248 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Nonturn Device Radius: 0.360 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.390 INCHES MAXIMUM AT 3:00 OCLOCK IN; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 21 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.