MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
M3786/5-BCGA
Switch, Rotary
Part NumberM3786/5-BCGA
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-261-6166 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,ROTARY
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
First Flat Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Length1.062 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR
Individual Section Quantity1
Shaft Diameter0.373 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.377 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-3786 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DAT
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Flat Height0.088 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.098 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Diameter1.344 INCHES MAXIMUM
Contact Load Current Rating200.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
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 M3786/5-BCGA available?
We can source M3786/5-BCGA 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 M3786/5-BCGA by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M3786/5-BCGA 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 M3786/5-BCGA?
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 M3786/5-BCGA?
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.