The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-294-8993, 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16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-294-8993 |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Filling Gas Type | NEON |
| Lens Color | RED |
| Base Style | CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED |
| Lens Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Light Intensity Level | HIGH |
| Circuit Voltage Rating in Volts | 110.000 MINIMUM AND 150.000 MAXIMUM |
| Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type | 110.0 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 |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Resistor Rating and Location | 33.000 KILOHMS INTERNAL |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.636 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 |
|---|---|
| CQ03-RCB-N123 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Spectrum Control, Inc. Div Api Technologies - Eis/wesson |
| CQ03-RCB-N123 | 5/9 Secondary reference Genisco Filter Corp |
| 82186-0039 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ling Electronics Inc Dba |
NSN 6240-01-294-8993 is a Lamp,cartridge, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-294-8993: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.340 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Filling Gas Type: NEON; Lens Color: RED; 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.