Safran Power Usa, LLC · Electronic Components
8856K78
Switch, Toggle
Part Number8856K78
ManufacturerSafran Power Usa, LLC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-203-6858 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Precious Material And LocationTERMINAL SURFACES GOLD
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement2 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Terminal Type And Quantity6 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Actuator Diameter0.430 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Width0.556 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width0.556 INCHES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Actuator Height1.102 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MAINTAINED AND DOWN POSITION MAINTAINED
Overall Length0.572 INCHES MAXIMUM
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Vendor Part NumbersMS21437-E231
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 8856K78 available?
We can source 8856K78 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 8856K78 by Safran Power Usa, LLC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8856K78 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 8856K78?
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 8856K78?
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.