The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-159-4403, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-159-4403 |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.320 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Lens Color | AMBER |
| Base Style | CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED |
| Lens Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSLUCENT |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Cartridge Style | SHORT CYLINDRICAL |
| Primary Lamp Type | INCANDESCENT |
| Lens Inscription | LEG-2 |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM SLEEVE |
| Voltage Rating | 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.140 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 25000.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 507-3918-1473-600LEG2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| C516000445 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-00-159-4403 is a Lamp,cartridge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-00-159-4403: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.320 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Lens Color: AMBER; Base Style: CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED; Lens Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT. 13 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.