The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-512-0997, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-01-512-0997 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Diameter | 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Diameter | 0.223 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Body Style | BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Actuator Style | ROUND |
| Mounting Method | FLUSH |
| Switch Actuating Force | 30.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Switch Release Force | 4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Body Length | 1.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.005 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.010 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.060 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 WIRE LEAD |
| Actuator Height | 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 4.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP DC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M8805/72-028 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-8805/72K | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| M8805/72-036 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-8805/72 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-512-0997 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-583-0494. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-01-512-0997: Bushing Length: 0.295 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Diameter: 0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Actuator Diameter: 0.223 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Inclosure Type: HERMETICALLY SEALED. 16 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.