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Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/Parts Supplier  · Electronic Components

1603AS168

Switch, Rotary

Part Number1603AS168
ManufacturerNaval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/Parts Supplier
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Thread Class2B SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Throw Quantity3 EACH SECTION PERIPHERY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position3 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Length3.440 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.620 INCHES MAXIMUM
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION PERIPHERY
Contact Load Current Rating15.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalCORROSION RESISTANT AND FUNGUS RESISTANT
Individual Section Quantity3
Overall Width2.280 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.340 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Vendor Part Numbers121303A-3S
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Frequently asked

Is 1603AS168 available?
We can source 1603AS168 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 1603AS168 by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/Parts Supplier obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 1603AS168 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 1603AS168?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 1603AS168?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.