L3Harris Cincinnati Electronics Corporation · Electronic Components
B72979
Switch, Rotary
Part NumberB72979
ManufacturerL3Harris Cincinnati Electronics Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-548-6457 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position6 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Length0.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Distance Between Mounting Facility1.562 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Switch Actuator Positioning Increm60.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Individual Section Quantity1
Throw Quantity3 SINGLE SECTION REAR
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.141 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.144 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Vendor Part NumbersSM-B-147613
Cancelled NSN5930-00-510-0576 (cancelled)
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 B72979 available?
We can source B72979 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 B72979 by L3Harris Cincinnati Electronics Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If B72979 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 B72979?
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 B72979?
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.