The Drift Meter, cataloged under National Stock Number 6605-00-224-1815, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6605 (Navigational Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6605-00-224-1815 |
| Item Name | Drift Meter |
| FSC / FSG | 6605 / 66 — Navigational Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Scale Quantity | 3 |
| Knob Name | LIGHT CONTROL AND CAGING AND TANGENT SCREW |
| Handle Location | FILTER HOUSING BACK AND FILTER HOUSING LEFT SIDE |
| Phase | SINGLE |
| Contact Type | FEMALE PRONG |
| Frequency in Hertz | 400.0 |
| Current Type | AC |
| Tube Length | 27.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Name | DRIFT ANGLE AND AZIMUTH ANGLE AND LINE OF SIGHT |
| Electrical Connection Quantity | 1 |
| Electrical Connection Identifying Number | TYPE NO. 38A1505 |
| Scale Background Color | BLACK |
| Mounting Method | FIXED FLANGE |
| Knob Location | GYRO HOUSING TOP AND LOWER GYRO HOUSING BOTTOM AND UNDER AZIMUTH SCALE |
| Voltage in Volts | 110.0 |
| Reticle Stabilization Characteristic | GYRO STABILIZED |
| Contact Quantity | 2 |
| Handle Name | LIGHT FILTER AND SIGHT CONTROL LINE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | B-3 TYPE |
| Handle Quantity | 2 |
| Environmental Protection | WEATHERPROOF |
| Knob Quantity | 3 |
| Dial Scale Marking Color | WHITE |
| Scale Smallest Increment Graduation | 1 DEG; 1 DEG; 1 DEG |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2914-2AC27 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6605-00-224-1815 is a Drift Meter, classified under FSC 6605, Navigational Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6605-00-224-1815: Scale Quantity: 3; Knob Name: LIGHT CONTROL AND CAGING AND TANGENT SCREW; Handle Location: FILTER HOUSING BACK AND FILTER HOUSING LEFT SIDE; Overall Height: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 24 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.
NSN 6605-00-224-1815 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.