The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-997-2017, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-997-2017 |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.281 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 | NOT RATED |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 65.0 AC NOMINAL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 90.0 DC NOMINAL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Cartridge Style | LONG CYLINDRICAL |
| Primary Lamp Type | GLOW |
| Wattage Rating | 0.070 WATTS |
| Lens Inscription | RV |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM SLEEVE |
| Resistor Rating and Location | 100.000 KILOHMS EXTERNAL |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.700 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 105.000 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 125.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 7500.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ES3602-02CPC | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Drs Sustainment Systems, Inc. |
NSN 6240-00-997-2017 is a Lamp,cartridge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-00-997-2017: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Filling Gas Type: NEON; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Base Style: CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED. 20 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.