The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-977-5597, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 18 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-977-5597 |
| Primary Part Number | 8623458-2 |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.328 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
| Circuit Voltage Rating in Volts | 105.000 MINIMUM AND 125.000 MAXIMUM |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 105.0 AC NOMINAL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 150.0 DC NOMINAL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Cartridge Style | SHORT CYLINDRICAL |
| Primary Lamp Type | GLOW |
| Wattage Rating | 0.250 WATTS |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SLEEVE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYCARBONATE LENS |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 1.900 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.203 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8623458-2 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2222C2-2H | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 21C2-2H | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-00-977-5597 is a Lamp,cartridge, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-00-977-5597 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8623458-2 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
Key specifications for 8623458-2: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Filling Gas Type: NEON; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Base Style: CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED. 18 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.