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Lockheed Martin Corporation  · Electronic Components

C8809-3

Switch, Rotary

Part NumberC8809-3
ManufacturerLockheed Martin Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Overall Length4.412 INCHES NOMINAL
Throw Quantity4 EACH SECTION FRONT
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCULAR, BUSHING MOUNT
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating0.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
First Flat Length0.467 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Vendor Part Numbers79-1909, 200-1989
Cancelled NSN5930-01-105-4542 (cancelled)
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Frequently asked

Is C8809-3 available?
We can source C8809-3 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 C8809-3 by Lockheed Martin Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If C8809-3 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 C8809-3?
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 C8809-3?
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.