The Light-Switch Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-01-479-4697, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5999-01-479-4697 |
| Item Name | Light-Switch Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5999 / 59 — Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Type and Quantity | 2 LIGHT AND 3 SWITCH |
| Contact Arrangement | THREE POLE, DOUBLE THROW |
| Mounting Method | PANEL AND THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Lamp Base Style | MIDGET FLANGE |
| Switch Type | PUSH |
| Current Rating | 7.0 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 28.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| 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 | J |
| Weight | 0.0900 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0093 cu ft |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 18635-001 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 18635 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5999-01-479-4697 is a Light-Switch Assembly, classified under FSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-588-5834. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5999-01-479-4697: Component Type and Quantity: 2 LIGHT AND 3 SWITCH; Contact Arrangement: THREE POLE, DOUBLE THROW; Mounting Method: PANEL AND THREADED HOLE(S); Shape: ROUND. 8 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.