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8159578 — SWITCH,SENSITIVE

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8159578: SWITCH,SENSITIVE.

The SWITCH,SENSITIVE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_style: HOLE MOUNTED, body_width: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, body_length: 0.555 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_width: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN, actuator_style: ROUND. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5930-00-729-8151, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
8159578
NSN: 5930-00-729-8151
FSC: 5930 — Switches
CAGE: 18876 — US ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_styleHOLE MOUNTED
body_width0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
body_length0.555 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_width0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
actuator_styleROUND
actuator_width0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN
inclosure_typeFULLY INCLOSED
overall_height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
mounting_methodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
special_featuresINCLUDES ONE 0.086-56 NC THD MTG HOLE
NSN5930-00-729-8151
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available SWITCH,SENSITIVE TITLE COMPONENT PN 8159578 MFR SWITCH,SENSITIVE
KEY FEATURES
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INCLOSURE TYPE: FULLY INCLOSED
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BODY STYLE: HOLE MOUNTED
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ACTUATOR STYLE: ROUND
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MOUNTING METHOD: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
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ACTUATOR WIDTH: 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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SWITCH ACTUATING FORCE: 7.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
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BODY WIDTH: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OVERALL HEIGHT0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
INCLOSURE TYPEFULLY INCLOSED
BODY STYLEHOLE MOUNTED
ACTUATOR STYLEROUND
MOUNTING METHODUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
ACTUATOR WIDTH0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SWITCH ACTUATING FORCE7.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
BODY WIDTH0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BODY HEIGHT0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SWITCH RELEASE FORCE1.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5930 — Switches
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5930-00-000-0117 5930-00-001-1407 5930-00-001-1890 5930-00-001-2571 5930-00-001-2575 5930-00-001-2580 5930-00-001-2608 5930-00-001-2609
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
B35401BReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — stock exhausted; no further procurementNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 8159578?
8159578 is a SWITCH,SENSITIVE.
What parts can replace 8159578?
There is 1 known substitute for 8159578: B35401B. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 8159578?
8159578 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5930-00-729-8151. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.