Setra Systems, Inc. · Electronic Components
16500-5
Switch, Liquid Level
Part Number16500-5
ManufacturerSetra Systems, Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-070-7981 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,LIQUID LEVEL
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Diameter5.563 INCHES NOMINAL
Electrical Connection TypeCONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
Contact ArrangementSPST
Float Quantity1
Mounting PositionHORIZONTAL
Mounting MethodFLANGE
Current Rating At Maximum Rated Vo10.0 AMPERES NOMINAL LOAD
Operating Temp Rating-65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 250.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Float Effective Travel0.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM
Tank Insertion Length7.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Liquid Type For Which DesignedHYDRAULIC OIL AND LUBRICANT, OIL AND SEA WATER AND VARIOUS FUELS AND WATER
Vendor Part NumbersLS-16500
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 16500-5 available?
We can source 16500-5 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 16500-5 by Setra Systems, Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 16500-5 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 16500-5?
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 16500-5?
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.