Ametek Inc. · Electronic Components
F8300-165
Switch, Liquid Level
Part NumberF8300-165
ManufacturerAmetek Inc.
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-030-2314 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,LIQUID LEVEL
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Operating Temp Rating-65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 250.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM
Dc Voltage Rating28.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Float Quantity1
Current Rating At Maximum Rated Vo0.5 AMPERES NOMINAL LOAD
Mounting DimensionsMTD BY BULKHEAD FLARED TUBE CONNECTION PER MS33657S6,9/16-18 UNF-3A THD
Liquid Type For Which DesignedGAS, AVIATION
Contact ArrangementSINGLE THROW,NORMALLY CLOSED
Aircraft Fuel Grade SpecificationMIL-G-5572,MIL-F-5616,MIL-T-5624
Tank Insertion Length2.365 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.485 INCHES MAXIMUM
Aircraft Fuel Grade80/87,100/130,115/145,JP-1,JP-4,JP-5
Aircraft Fuel Grade Specific GraviNOT RATED FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY,0.850 AT 15.6/15.6 DEGREE C MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY,0.845 AT 15.6/15.6 DEGREE C MAXIMUM
Vendor Part Numbers10005
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 F8300-165 available?
We can source F8300-165 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 F8300-165 by Ametek Inc. obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If F8300-165 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 F8300-165?
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 F8300-165?
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.