Current Rating:

The nominal or name plate current capacity of a device. The maximum current rating, listed by UL, is the current that can be carried continuously without causing the temperature of the switch terminals to rise more than 30°C above the ambient temperature.

Cycle:

The complete program of operations required to return switch to the same condition that existed at the beginning of the cycle.

Dusttight:

Sealed switch that will withstand sand and dust environments per MIL-PRF-8805 Design 2.

Cyclic:

A grip used to control the left/right or forward/ backward movement of an aircraft.