The Detector,explosive Ordnance, cataloged under National Stock Number 6665-01-185-7488, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6665 (Hazard-detecting Instruments and Apparatus) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6665-01-185-7488 |
| Item Name | Detector,explosive Ordnance |
| FSC / FSG | 6665 / 66 — Hazard-detecting Instruments and Apparatus |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | FULLY AUTOMATIC SELF-ADJUSTING OPERATION; POWER THRU 120 VAC RECEPTACLE; DETECTS OVER ENTIRE MAIL CHUTE SURFACE; DIMENSIONS OF MAIL CHUTE 14.000 INCHES LONG BY 12.000 INCHES WIDE; CONSTRUCTION WOODGRAIN FORMICA FINISH VAC |
| Functional Description | DESIGNED TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF LETTERBOMBS IN MAIL; WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MAIL CHUTE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LW101W | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6665-01-185-7488 is a Detector,explosive Ordnance, classified under FSC 6665, Hazard-detecting Instruments and Apparatus. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6665-01-185-7488: General Characteristics Item Description: FULLY AUTOMATIC SELF-ADJUSTING OPERATION; POWER THRU 120 VAC RECEPTACLE; DETECTS OVER ENTIRE MAIL CHUTE SURFACE; DIMENSIONS OF MAIL CHUTE 14.000 INCHES LONG BY 12.000 INCHES WIDE; CONSTRUCTION WOODGRAIN FORMICA FINISH VAC; Special Features: ITEM INCLUDES ON/OFF SWITCH, 1 REGULATED AC POWER SUPPLY, 3 POSITION SWITCH ON UNDERSIDE OF UNIT FOR SELECTION OF HIGH, MEDIUM OR LOW INTENSITY; WILL DETECT A METAL OBJECT AS SMALL AS A PAPER CLIP; IF METAL IS PRESENT IN ENVELOPE A STEADY TONE LASTING A MINIMUM OF 2 SECONDS WILL BE HEARD AND THE RED ALARM LAMP WILL ALSO LIGHT; Functional Description: DESIGNED TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF LETTERBOMBS IN MAIL; WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MAIL CHUTE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: LETTERBOMB DETECTOR. 2 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 6665-01-185-7488 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.