The Lantern,electric, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-00-295-0169, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-00-295-0169 |
| Item Name | Lantern,electric |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Battery Type and Quantity Required | 1 DRY |
| Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Features Provided | SWITCH AND REPLACEABLE BATTERY |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | MINIATURE SCREW |
| Light Beam Motion | FIXED |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM BODY |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Material | STEEL BODY |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 5.0 DC NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| STARLITE 222 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 292 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 31-D | 5/9 Secondary reference Hamlin Inc |
NSN 6230-00-295-0169 is a Lantern,electric, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6230-00-295-0169: Overall Diameter: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Battery Type and Quantity Required: 1 DRY; Shape: STRAIGHT; Overall Length: 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.