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8872/501-1

Switch, Code Indicating Wheel

Part Number8872/501-1
ManufacturerBAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameSWITCH,CODE INDICATING WHEEL
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
ColorWHITE SINGLE INDICATOR MARKING
Switch Actuator Indexing Position16 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Load Current Rating125.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Operating Temp Range-65.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.100 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Precious MaterialGOLD
Longest Horizontal Distance Betwee1.090 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Longest Vertical Distance Between0.900 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Arrangement Truth TableBINARY WITH COMMON NOT-TRUE BITS, 2 POLE - 16 POSITIONS SINGLE SECTION
Actuator TypeTHUMBWHEEL SINGLE ACTUATOR
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Frequently asked

Is 8872/501-1 available?
We can source 8872/501-1 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 8872/501-1 by BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8872/501-1 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 8872/501-1?
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 8872/501-1?
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.