MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MS27716-21
Switch, Toggle
Part NumberMS27716-21
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-00-402-0988 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
ColorNATURAL SINGLE ACTUATOR
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Thread Quantity Per Inch40
Bushing Length0.245 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.255 INCHES MAXIMUM
Actuator Position Action RelationsUP POSITION MAINTAINED AND DOWN POSITION MAINTAINED AND CENTER POSITION MAINTAINED
Terminal Type And Quantity3 SOLDER STUD
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, THREE POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING
Contact Load Current Rating At Max5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES LAMP DC AND 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC AND 2
Body Height0.535 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.545 INCHES MAXIMUM
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 MS27716-21 available?
We can source MS27716-21 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 MS27716-21 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MS27716-21 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 MS27716-21?
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 MS27716-21?
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.