Rockwell Collins · Electronic Components
259-2840-070
Switch, Rotary
Part Number259-2840-070
ManufacturerRockwell Collins
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-109-7574 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Switch Actuator Indexing Position10 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Load Current Rating500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 50.0 MILLIAMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Diameter0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.251 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR
First Flat Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Overall Length2.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft Flat Slot Angular Location295.7 DEGREES FROM NONTURN DEVICE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Precious Material And LocationCLIPS AND ROTOR BLADES SILVER
Overall Diameter1.625 INCHES MAXIMUM
Vendor Part Numbers5-16923-211
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 259-2840-070 available?
We can source 259-2840-070 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 259-2840-070 by Rockwell Collins obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 259-2840-070 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 259-2840-070?
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 259-2840-070?
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.