The Container Assembly,signal, cataloged under National Stock Number 8140-00-485-2965, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8140 (Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8140-00-485-2965 |
| Item Name | Container Assembly,signal |
| FSC / FSG | 8140 / 81 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | MATERIALS COTTON DUCK AND HORSEHIDE LEATHER. DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10.500 IN;WIDTH 3.3125 IN; AND HEIGHT 2.500. USED ON SIGNAL,FLARE MODEL A6 IN |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | MILC6879 |
| Gross Weight | 0.5 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 42G11967 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A6 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8140-00-485-2965 is a Container Assembly,signal, classified under FSC 8140, Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8140-00-485-2965: General Characteristics Item Description: MATERIALS COTTON DUCK AND HORSEHIDE LEATHER. DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10.500 IN;WIDTH 3.3125 IN; AND HEIGHT 2.500. USED ON SIGNAL,FLARE MODEL A6 IN; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE; Package Reference Number: MILC6879; Gross Weight: 0.5 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1.0 PALLET POUNDS. 4 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.