The Lamp,flashtube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-658-3207, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6240-00-658-3207 |
| Item Name | Lamp,flashtube |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Input Rating in Watt-Seconds | 200.0 |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Flashtube Style | HORIZONTAL HELIX |
| Filling Gas Type | XENON |
| Base Style | LARGE THREE PIN |
| Flashtube Overall Length | 2.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | COLORLESS |
| Light Center Length | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Rating | 1000.000 VOLTS 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 |
|---|---|
| FT218 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Photo Lamp Dept |
| 1654771 | 5/9 Secondary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 2413406 | 5/9 Secondary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 6240-00-658-3207 is a Lamp,flashtube, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-01-356-2170. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6240-00-658-3207: Input Rating in Watt-Seconds: 200.0; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Flashtube Style: HORIZONTAL HELIX; Filling Gas Type: XENON. 9 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.