FSC: 6230 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment
FSG: 62 — Lighting Fixtures and Lamps
General Description
The Searchlight, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-00-174-2017, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6230-00-174-2017
Item Name
Searchlight
FSC / FSG
6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
Furnished Items and Quantity
1 TECHNICAL MANUAL
Lens Color
COLORLESS
Overall Diameter
24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Method
BASE
Beam Signal Method
SHUTTER
Features Provided
ADJUSTABLE LIGHT BEAM SPREAD
Beam Signal Control Location
LOCAL AND REMOTE
Reflector Shape
ROUND
Surface Treatment
ENAMEL BODY
Material
STEEL REFLECTOR
Beam Signal Type
INTERRUPTED
Lens Type and Quantity
1 CONVEX, SEMI-DOME
Voltage Rating in Volts
115.0 DC NOMINAL
Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics
FURNISHED WITH 2 REMOTE KEYING UNITS AND 1 RESISTOR ARC BALLAST
Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection
WATERTIGHT-NEMA TYPE 4
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5962-00-255-1773SMC750113POSSIBLE MATCH
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
Possible match (shared part number)Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6210-00-299-3870POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)
6230-00-548-010993113S6600-461019POSSIBLE MATCH
SEARCHLIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)Naval Ship Systems Command
5985-00-566-58119311-3POSSIBLE MATCH
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
Possible match (shared part number)Spectrum Control Inc Div Weinschel
5325-01-022-795569887POSSIBLE MATCH
RING,RETAINING
Possible match (shared part number)Parker Hannifin Corporation Div Hydraulic Systems Division
5305-01-023-818893113POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
Possible match (shared part number)Briggs and Stratton Corp
5330-01-317-625193113POSSIBLE MATCH
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
Possible match (shared part number)Reuland Electric Co
5130-01-372-984493113POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,WIRE,ROTARY WHEEL
Possible match (shared part number)Weiler Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
93113
5/9Secondary reference
General Electric Company
93113S6600-461019
5/1Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
WW8676230
5/9Secondary reference
General Electric Company
WW8678301
3/9Design control — primary reference
General Electric Company
Related Parts
5962-00-255-1773POSSIBLE MATCH
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
SMC750113
6210-00-299-3870POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
6230-00-548-0109POSSIBLE MATCH
SEARCHLIGHT
93113S6600-461019
5985-00-566-5811POSSIBLE MATCH
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
9311-3
5325-01-022-7955POSSIBLE MATCH
RING,RETAINING
69887
5305-01-023-8188POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
93113
5330-01-317-6251POSSIBLE MATCH
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
93113
5130-01-372-9844POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,WIRE,ROTARY WHEEL
93113
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6230-00-174-2017?
NSN 6230-00-174-2017 is a Searchlight, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 6230-00-174-2017?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5962-00-255-1773, 6210-00-299-3870, 6230-00-548-0109. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 6230-00-174-2017?
Key specifications for 6230-00-174-2017: Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL; Overall Height: 71.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Overall Diameter: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6230-00-174-2017 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.