The Sensing Element,fire Detector Sy, cataloged under National Stock Number 6340-00-923-2727, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6340 (Aircraft Alarm and Signal Systems) of the Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems group. The manufacturer of record is Meggitt Safety Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6340-00-923-2727 |
| Primary Part Number | 294-18023 |
| Item Name | Sensing Element,fire Detector Sy |
| FSC / FSG | 6340 / 63 — Aircraft Alarm and Signal Systems |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt Safety Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Termination Type | CONNECTOR PLUG |
| FSC Application Data | DETECTION SYSTEM,ACFT |
| Termination Identification | TYPE FAAT50C11B |
| Termination Quantity | 2 |
| Fire Alarm Minimum Temp Setting | 540.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Termination Controlling Agency | EDISON INSTRUMENT DIV OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. |
| Element Length | 15.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Material | CERAMIC SEMICONDUCTOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 294-18023 PRIMARY | Meggitt Safety Systems Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 294F54G180 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Meggitt Safety Systems Inc |
| 294-18023 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
| 294F54G180 | 5/9 Secondary reference Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
| 294-18023 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6340-00-923-2727 is a Sensing Element,fire Detector Sy, manufactured by Meggitt Safety Systems Inc, classified under FSC 6340, Aircraft Alarm and Signal Systems. Status: active.
NSN 6340-00-923-2727 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 294-18023 (Meggitt Safety Systems Inc).
Key specifications for 294-18023: Termination Type: CONNECTOR PLUG; FSC Application Data: DETECTION SYSTEM,ACFT; Termination Identification: TYPE FAAT50C11B; Termination Quantity: 2. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.