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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

030-603Lamp,flashtube

Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc · NSN 6240-00-311-6180 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-311-6180 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-311-6180. Primary manufacturer part number: 030-603.
Features
  • Lamp,flashtube — FSC 6240
  • Flashtube Style: VERTICAL HELIX WITH OUTER BULB
  • Flashtube Overall Length: 5.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Voltage Rating: 7.000 KILOVOLTS NOMINAL
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE
  • Input Rating in Watt-Seconds: 400.0
  • Base Style: LARGE THREE PIN
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,flashtube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-311-6180, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-311-6180
Primary Part Number030-603
Item NameLamp,flashtube
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBerkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc
StatusACTIVE
Flashtube StyleVERTICAL HELIX WITH OUTER BULB
Flashtube Overall Length5.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating7.000 KILOVOLTS NOMINAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Input Rating in Watt-Seconds400.0
Base StyleLARGE THREE PIN
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Filling Gas TypeXENON
Maximum Flashing Rate Per Second150
Light Center Length2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5905-00-224-5281 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2940-00-891-074851140 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2530-01-143-136803-0603 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
030-603 Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc
9-222-0054 Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc
030-601 Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc
EP302 Photogenic Machine Co the (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-224-5281INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
5905-00-841-8687INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,ADJUSTABLE
D25K1K0
2940-00-891-0748INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
51140
2530-01-033-2153INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD ASSEMBLY,TIE
3906-235
2530-01-143-1368INTERCHANGEABLE
BOOT,VEHICULAR COMPONENTS
03-0603
4820-01-188-8123INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CONTROL
03-0601

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-311-6180?

NSN 6240-00-311-6180 is a Lamp,flashtube, manufactured by Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-311-6180?

NSN 6240-00-311-6180 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 030-603 (Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc), 9-222-0054 (Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc), 030-601 (Berkey Technical Div Berkey Photo Inc), EP302 (Photogenic Machine Co the).

What NSN replaces 6240-00-311-6180?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6240-00-311-6180: 5905-00-224-5281, 5905-00-841-8687, 2940-00-891-0748 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 030-603?

Key specifications for 030-603: Flashtube Style: VERTICAL HELIX WITH OUTER BULB; Flashtube Overall Length: 5.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Rating: 7.000 KILOVOLTS NOMINAL; Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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