MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
M8805/74-042
Switch, Sensitive
Part NumberM8805/74-042
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-227-8884 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,SENSITIVE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts28.0 DC
Body Diameter0.385 INCHES MAXIMUM
Switch Actuating Force112.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM
Terminal Type And Quantity3 WIRE LEAD
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-8805 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DAT
Actuator Movement0.020 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.125 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.005 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Bushing Length0.869 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.931 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNTED
Actuator Roller Diameter0.391 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.421 INCHES MAXIMUM
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Cancelled NSN5930-01-013-3784 (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 M8805/74-042 available?
We can source M8805/74-042 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 M8805/74-042 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M8805/74-042 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 M8805/74-042?
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 M8805/74-042?
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.