The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-463-5231, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 28 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-463-5231 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Tolerance Class | 2A EXTERNAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.216 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | SCREW |
| Overall Diameter | 1.306 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| First Flat Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Detent Rotational Torque Range | +0.100 TO 0.150 INCH-POUNDS SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 0.250 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.437 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCULAR, BUSHING MOUNT |
| Switch Actuator Momentary Position | COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nonturn Device Type | SLOTTED BUSHING AT 9:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 1.900 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-S-3786/4J GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION FRONT |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Operating Temp Range | +25.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 4 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Throw Quantity | 4 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 |
|---|---|
| M3786/4-3003GL | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-3786/4 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M3786 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-463-5231 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-556-7253. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-463-5231: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR; Thread Tolerance Class: 2A EXTERNAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A; Shaft Diameter: 0.216 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 28 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.