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721898-38
Switch, Rotary
Part Number721898-38
ManufacturerRaytheon Company
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-868-8539 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Overall Length1.640 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR
Pole Quantity1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Nonturn Device TypeTAB AT 3:00 OCLOCK
Rotor Through Connection Quantity14 SINGLE SECTION
Precious MaterialSILVER
Vendor Part Numbers213210-CH1
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 721898-38 available?
We can source 721898-38 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 721898-38 by Raytheon Company obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 721898-38 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 721898-38?
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 721898-38?
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.