DRS Naval Power Systems · Electronic Components
6981ED172-73
Switch Assembly
Part Number6981ED172-73
ManufacturerDRS Naval Power Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-476-1319 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH ASSEMBLY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Height3.125 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width3.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Length6.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Identifying Number6981ED172-73 DRAWING NO.
Environmental ProtectionSHOCK RESISTANT AND WATERTIGHT
Switch TypePUSH
Individual Switch Quantity2
Inclosure MaterialPLASTIC POLYSULFONE
Controlling AgencyEATON CORP
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Mounting ConfigurationFOUR 0.281 IN DIA MTG HOLES ON 5.500 IN X 3.000 IN MTG CENTERS
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 6981ED172-73 available?
We can source 6981ED172-73 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 6981ED172-73 by DRS Naval Power Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6981ED172-73 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 6981ED172-73?
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 6981ED172-73?
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.