The Lamp,flashtube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-017-8281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6240-01-017-8281 |
| Item Name | Lamp,flashtube |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Input Rating in Watt-Seconds | 400.0 |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSLUCENT |
| Flashtube Style | HORIZONTAL HELIX |
| Filling Gas Type | XENON |
| Base Style | LARGE THREE PIN |
| Flashtube Overall Length | 2.660 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | NATURAL |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1569201 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 6240-01-017-8281 is a Lamp,flashtube, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-017-8281: Input Rating in Watt-Seconds: 400.0; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT; Flashtube Style: HORIZONTAL HELIX; Filling Gas Type: XENON. 8 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.