MIL-PRF-8805/98E
REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configuration: See figure 1 and 2.
Enclosure design: 1 (Unsealed). Switches shall have molded silicone rubber toggle to bushing seal
and panel seal.
Temperature characteristic: 1 (-55°C to +85°C).
Shock type: 50 g, sawtooth, test condition G, method 213 of MIL-STD-202.
Vibration grade: Random vibration, tested in accordance with method 214 of MIL-STD-202 as follows:
20 - 300 Hz, 3 db/octave increase
300 - 1000 Hz, 0.02 G² Hz
1000 - 2000 Hz, 6 db/octave decrease
Weight (pounds maximum):
4 pole switches: .095 without lever lock, .110 with lever lock.
6 pole switches: .100 without lever lock, .115 with lever lock.
8 pole switches: .110 without lever lock, .125 with lever lock.
Toggle lever: The toggle lever shall be metal with a lusterless finish and shall have a fixed pivot.
Locking arrangement: The locking combination for the lever lock toggle lever shall provide positive
locking and shall not permit a change in toggle lever position until the locking mechanism is manually
released.
Panel seal: There shall be no leakage of water through the seals following the toggle seal test of
MIL-DTL-83731.
Dielectric withstanding voltage:
Sea level: 1,000 V rms.
Altitude: 400 V rms at 50,000 feet.
Terminal strength: 5 pounds.
Contact resistance: Not applicable.
Strength of actuating means: 25 pounds.
Strength of mounting bushing: 25 pound-inches shall be applied to the mounting nut.
Mechanical endurance: 50,000 cycles. Lever lock switches shall also be tested for 50,000 cycles by
pulling the lever to its fully extended position and returning to its fully locked position without causing
contact transfer at a rate of 60 cycles per minute maximum.
Electrical endurance: 25,000 cycles.
Electrical ratings: See table I.
TABLE I. Electrical ratings.
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