The Flashlight, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-00-163-1855, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-00-163-1855 |
| Primary Part Number | W-F-00421 |
| Item Name | Flashlight |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Lens Surface Condition | SMOOTH FACE |
| Lens Surface Condition | SMOOTH BACK |
| Overall Diameter | 2.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | SINGLE CONTACT MINIATURE FLANGED |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | WATERTIGHT |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | B CLASS AND 3 STYLE AND 111 TYPE |
| Material Document and Classification | L-P-1183,TYPE VIASJH FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE BODY |
| Lens Transparency | TRANSPARENT |
| Features Provided | SWITCH AND REPLACEABLE BATTERY |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 4.5 AC NOMINAL |
| Battery Type and Quantity Required | 3 DRY |
| Material | PLASTIC BODY |
| Lens Color | COLORLESS |
| Light Beam Motion | FIXED |
| Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Method | RING |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 2 LAMP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 6230-00-163-1855 is a Flashlight, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 6230 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6230-00-163-1855 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: W-F-00421 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 1359 (Union Carbide Corp Electronic Specialty Products Group).
There are 11 known substitutes for 6230-00-163-1855: 6230-00-163-1856, 5920-00-199-9482, 5940-00-237-6728 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for W-F-00421: Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity: 1 INCANDESCENT; Overall Length: 11.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Lens Surface Condition: SMOOTH FACE; Lens Surface Condition: SMOOTH BACK. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.