The Light,underwater, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-370-3896, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Birns Oceanographics Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-370-3896 |
| Primary Part Number | SOS-II-7KM |
| Item Name | Light,underwater |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | Birns Oceanographics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | HOUSING TEMPERED ALUMINUM; LENS TEMPERED GLASS; BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL; CABLE NEOPRENE JACKET; CONNECTOR GLASS-REINFORCED EPOXY; LENGTH 6.300 IN.; WIDTH 2.500 IN.; WEIGHT IN AIR 1LB 8OZ; WEIGHT IN WATER 12OZ; OPEN REFLECTOR LIGHT FOR ROV; WILL NOT CORRODE; 100 DEG X 100 DEG WIDE ANGLE LIGHT LBS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SOS-II-7KM PRIMARY | Birns Oceanographics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SOR-II-7KM | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Birns Oceanographics Inc |
NSN 6240-01-370-3896 is a Light,underwater, manufactured by Birns Oceanographics Inc, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-01-370-3896 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SOS-II-7KM (Birns Oceanographics Inc).
Key specifications for SOS-II-7KM: General Characteristics Item Description: HOUSING TEMPERED ALUMINUM; LENS TEMPERED GLASS; BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL; CABLE NEOPRENE JACKET; CONNECTOR GLASS-REINFORCED EPOXY; LENGTH 6.300 IN.; WIDTH 2.500 IN.; WEIGHT IN AIR 1LB 8OZ; WEIGHT IN WATER 12OZ; OPEN REFLECTOR LIGHT FOR ROV; WILL NOT CORRODE; 100 DEG X 100 DEG WIDE ANGLE LIGHT LBS; End Item Identification: DEEP SUBMERGENCE SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (DSSP). 1 specification is 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.