DRS Naval Power Systems · Electronic Components
6981ED173-506
Switch Assembly
Part Number6981ED173-506
ManufacturerDRS Naval Power Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-311-2868 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH ASSEMBLY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length8.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width3.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height3.680 INCHES NOMINAL
Controlling AgencyEATON CORP
Special MarkingsCAR HERE; 2ND DECK; RUN STOP
Switch TypePUSH AND ROTARY
Environmental ProtectionWATERTIGHT
Mounting ConfigurationFOUR 0.281 IN. DIA MTG HOLES ON 7.250 IN. BY 3.000 IN. MTG CENTERS
Mounting MethodFLANGE
Individual Switch Quantity2
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
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 6981ED173-506 available?
We can source 6981ED173-506 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 6981ED173-506 by DRS Naval Power Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6981ED173-506 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 6981ED173-506?
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 6981ED173-506?
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.