The Light-Switch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-01-296-2212, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is General Electric Company Dba Ge. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5999-01-296-2212 |
| Primary Part Number | IC5844L1GXX3S16AJ |
| Item Name | Light-Switch |
| FSC / FSG | 5999 / 59 — Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Company Dba Ge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Current Type and Rating in Amps | 3.00 AC MAXIMUM |
| Lamp Voltage Rating in Volts | 2.0 NOMINAL |
| Lens Color | GREEN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 8.700 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Voltage in Volts | 480.0 MAXIMUM |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Switch Contact Arrangement | 2 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Special Markings | MOTOR RUNNING,AUTO,MANUAL |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | WATERTIGHT-NEMA TYPE 4 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| IC5844L1GXX3S16AJ PRIMARY | General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA) |
NSN 5999-01-296-2212 is a Light-Switch, manufactured by General Electric Company Dba Ge, classified under FSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Status: active.
NSN 5999-01-296-2212 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: IC5844L1GXX3S16AJ (General Electric Company Dba Ge).
Key specifications for IC5844L1GXX3S16AJ: Overall Height: 4.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Current Type and Rating in Amps: 3.00 AC MAXIMUM; Lamp Voltage Rating in Volts: 2.0 NOMINAL; Lens Color: GREEN. 12 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.