MIL-DTL-3786/5H
REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configuration: See figures 1 and 2.
Construction type: See table I.
Angle of throw: See table II.
Mounting hardware: Each switch shall be supplied with two hexagon nuts in accordance with
MS25082-20, and one internal-tooth lock washer in accordance with
NASM35333-42.
Insulation material: See table II.
Number of poles per deck: See table III.
Number of decks: See table IV.
Number of positions: See table III.
Switching characteristics: See table IV.
Temperature-life characteristics: See table I.
Altitude: Symbol C (70,000 feet).
Rotational-torque:
0.75 inch-pound minimum, 4 inch-pound maximum at room temperature.
0.75 inch-pound minimum, 6 inch-pound maximum at minimum temperature.
Terminal strength (pull): A force of 2 ½ pounds shall be applied to the terminals.
Contact resistance:
At room temperature:
Initial and after vibration and shock: 20 milliohms, maximum.
After moisture-resistance and salt spray: 30 milliohms, maximum.
After initial soak and completion of life test: 40 milliohms, maximum.
Vibration grade: Symbol 3 (10 to 2000 Hz).
Shock type: See table I.
Dielectric withstanding voltage:
At atmospheric pressure: 750 volts, rms.
At reduced barometric pressure: 375 volts, rms.
Life (rotational): The test loads for the applicable circuit conditions shall be as specified in table V.
Each of the loads specified for the applicable environmental condition shall be switched by at least one
rotor contact of the switch.
5
For Parts Inquires call Parts Hangar, Inc (727) 493-0744
© Copyright 2015 Integrated Publishing, Inc.
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business