The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-252-6599, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6240-01-252-6599 |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.330 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lens Color | RED |
| Base Style | SUB-MINIATURE TWO PIN |
| Lens Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Precious Material and Weight | 0.040 SILVER GRAINS, TROY |
| Cartridge Style | SHORT CYLINDRICAL |
| Primary Lamp Type | INCANDESCENT |
| Light Output Rating | 0.030 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING |
| Precious Material and Location | TERMINALS SILVER |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM SLEEVE |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.017 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 14.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.140 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 507-3912-1431-600 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-01-252-6599 is a Lamp,cartridge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-252-6599: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.330 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lens Color: RED; Base Style: SUB-MINIATURE TWO PIN; Lens Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT. 17 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.