The Lamp,flashtube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-159-0553, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-159-0553 |
| Primary Part Number | 16901615-002 |
| Item Name | Lamp,flashtube |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Flashtube Style | U SHAPE |
| Base Style | WIRE LEADS, DOWN |
| Wire Lead Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flashtube Overall Length | 2.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | COLORLESS |
| Light Intensity Distribution Feature | REFLECTIVE SIDE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16901615-002 PRIMARY | Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services (USA) |
NSN 6240-00-159-0553 is a Lamp,flashtube, manufactured by Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-00-159-0553 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 16901615-002 (Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services).
Key specifications for 16901615-002: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Flashtube Style: U SHAPE; Base Style: WIRE LEADS, DOWN; Wire Lead Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 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.