US Army Aviation and Missile Command · Electronic Components
8169940
Switch, Rotary
Part Number8169940
ManufacturerUS Army Aviation and Missile Command
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-521-0168 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Voltage Rating In Volts110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Overall Width1.312 INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position5 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Contact Load Current Rating2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Individual Section Quantity3
Overall Length4.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Throw Quantity5 EACH SECTION FRONT
Nonturn Device TypeTAB AT 9:00 OCLOCK
Vendor Part Numbers8821531
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
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Is 8169940 by US Army Aviation and Missile Command obsolete or end-of-life?
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How does RH Electronics verify parts like 8169940?
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Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 8169940?
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