The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-063-2011, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-063-2011 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Stem Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON ANODIZED ALUMINUM BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | 1 PCT |
| Dial Diameter | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | PROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTIC |
| Immersion Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | -70.000 TO 150.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| P249-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-00-063-2011 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-281-2942. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6685-00-063-2011: Stem Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON ANODIZED ALUMINUM BACKGROUND; Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT. 10 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.