The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-01-587-5838, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-01-587-5838 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB W/SCREW |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR |
| Individual Section Quantity | 5 |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 500.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 3 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-DTL-15291/9 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| M15291/9-020 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-01-587-5838 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-01-587-5838: Overall Height: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW; Contact Load Current Rating: 60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL. 10 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.