The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-137-9540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-137-9540 |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.330 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lens Color | COLORLESS |
| Base Style | CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED |
| Lens Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSLUCENT |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Cartridge Style | FLUSH |
| Primary Lamp Type | INCANDESCENT |
| Light Output Rating | 2.200 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING |
| Lens Inscription | W/O LENS INSCRIPTION |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM SLEEVE |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.050 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.468 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 5000.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 507-5823-0747-600 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CM65-60PS | 5/9 Secondary reference Genisco Filter Corp |
| 58-60-747 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CM65-60PS | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Control, Inc. Div Api Technologies - Eis/wesson |
NSN 6240-00-137-9540 is a Lamp,cartridge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1560-01-544-2406. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6240-00-137-9540: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.330 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Base Style: CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED; Lens Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT. 14 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.