MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MS16656-1
Switch, Toggle
Part NumberMS16656-1
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-644-3039 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Body StyleBUSHING MOUNT
Body Height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Height0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MAINTAINED AND DOWN POSITION MAINTAINED
Actuator StyleROUND
Overall Width0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM
Bushing Length0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Thread Quantity Per Inch32
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Thread Class2A
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 MS16656-1 available?
We can source MS16656-1 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 MS16656-1 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MS16656-1 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 MS16656-1?
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 MS16656-1?
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.