Summary Information (click on this NSN number for detailed information: 5930-00-001-3147)
Definition:
Toggle Switch, also referenced with federal logistics item name code 184:
A switch which is externally actuated by a lever and whose contacts open and close with an instantaneous (snap) action; includes items having one or more momentary positions. includes switches (snap action) which use mercury to bridge contacts, and assemblages of complete switches (snap action) having common actuators. excludes switch, lever; switch, rotary; switch, knife; switch, sensitive; and switch, box.
