The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-974-3554, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 8 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-974-3554 |
| 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 |
| Filling Gas Type | NEON |
| Lens Color | COLORLESS |
| Base Style | CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED |
| Lens Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Light Intensity Level | HIGH |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 95.0 AC NOMINAL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 135.0 DC NOMINAL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Cartridge Style | LONG CYLINDRICAL |
| Primary Lamp Type | GLOW |
| Wattage Rating | 0.250 WATTS |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM SLEEVE |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.328 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 |
|---|---|
| 1CG4-5871 | 5/9 Secondary reference Genisco Filter Corp |
| 900-151X-042CN | 5/9 Secondary reference Littelfuse, Inc. |
| 38H1537 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CG04-WCS-N120 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Control, Inc. Div Api Technologies - Eis/wesson |
| CG04-WCS-N120 | 5/9 Secondary reference Genisco Filter Corp |
| 507-3836-1537-600 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CG04WCSNE2H | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Control, Inc. Div Api Technologies - Eis/wesson |
| CG04WCSNE2H | 5/9 Secondary reference Genisco Filter Corp |
NSN 6240-00-974-3554 is a Lamp,cartridge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-00-974-3554: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.320 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Filling Gas Type: NEON; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Base Style: CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED. 16 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.