The Solenoid-Switch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-079-0368, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5999-00-079-0368 |
| Item Name | Solenoid-Switch |
| FSC / FSG | 5999 / 59 — Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | FOUR INDIVIDUAL SWITCH SECTIONS,FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS 12POSITIONS SELECTIVE CONTROL,TAB HOMING,MAKE BEFORE BREAK WITHINTERRUPTER CONTACT ON FIRST SECTION,THIRD AND FOURTH SECTIONS 12POSITION MAKE BEFORE BREAK,CONTACTS LOCATED ON FRONT AND REAR ALLSECTIONS,SOLENOID DC COIL RESISTANCE 12.21 OHMS AT 20 DEG C,CONTACT RESISTANCE FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS 10 OHMS AT 10 UAIMMEDIATELY AFTER SWITCHING 15 MA AND PASSING 15 MA FOR 10 MS ATEACH POSITION,THIRD AND FOURTH SECTIONS 10 OHMS AT 1 MA AT EACHPOSITION,SOLENOID ROTATION CLOCKWISE WHEN VIEWED FROM SOLENOIDEND,4.125 INCHES LONG,1.562 INCHES SQUARE IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2557739 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| BUWEPSDWG2557739 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 125329-001 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5999-00-079-0368 is a Solenoid-Switch, classified under FSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5999-00-079-0368: General Characteristics Item Description: FOUR INDIVIDUAL SWITCH SECTIONS,FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS 12POSITIONS SELECTIVE CONTROL,TAB HOMING,MAKE BEFORE BREAK WITHINTERRUPTER CONTACT ON FIRST SECTION,THIRD AND FOURTH SECTIONS 12POSITION MAKE BEFORE BREAK,CONTACTS LOCATED ON FRONT AND REAR ALLSECTIONS,SOLENOID DC COIL RESISTANCE 12.21 OHMS AT 20 DEG C,CONTACT RESISTANCE FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS 10 OHMS AT 10 UAIMMEDIATELY AFTER SWITCHING 15 MA AND PASSING 15 MA FOR 10 MS ATEACH POSITION,THIRD AND FOURTH SECTIONS 10 OHMS AT 1 MA AT EACHPOSITION,SOLENOID ROTATION CLOCKWISE WHEN VIEWED FROM SOLENOIDEND,4.125 INCHES LONG,1.562 INCHES SQUARE IN. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 5999-00-079-0368 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.