Distress Marker Light

NSN: 6230-00-255-0166 | Model: MIL-L-573

A light designed to give the location of or indicate a person in distress. It is also used to mark line obstructions or hazards to ships for night replenishment at sea. May have facilities for sending coded signals. Includes flashlight types designed to be attached to a person in distress. See also flashlight; and light, signal.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

6230-00-255-0166

DEMIL

Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection

Salt spray proof and watertight

Overall Length

5.000 inches

Overall Diameter

Between 1.580 inches and 1.620 inches

Lens Color

Colorless

Light Beam Motion

Flashing

Voltage Rating In Volts

1.5 dc

Mounting Method

Safety pin

Lens Type And Quantity

1 dome, small

Lens Surface Condition

Smooth back

Special Features

Lens shape domed; case color orange; light source flashtube; 1 alkaline d cell battery (not incuded); watertight push button switch

Material

Plastic case

Shape

Irregular

Recent Solicitations

Solicitation	Return by Date	Buyer Code	Quantity
SPE4A619T18H7	2019-07-01	PARES	7055 EA
SPE4A619T06N6	2019-05-28	PARES	7055 EA
SPE4A619T870L	2019-04-29	PARES	7055 EA
SPE4A618T12H2	2018-06-13	PARES	1882 EA

Inventory Check

The last inventory check on this NSN was done on 05/18/2022. Due to rapid changes in inventory this may not be the current stock qty.

New: 7
New Surplus: 33

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 6230-00-255-0166 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Electric Portable And Hand Lighting Equipment

Cross Reference:

MIL-L-573
A-A-50444
E/N51

Cage Codes:

Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (CAGE D9182)
Federal Commercial Item Description (CAGE 58536)
Survitec Service & (CAGE U4207)

Replacements:

6230-00-255-0166 replaces 6230-00-172-5824
6230-00-255-0166 replaces 6230-00-172-5833

Schedule B & Trade:

Schedule B: 9405400000 (NAICS 335129)

Electric lamps and lighting fittings, nesoi
SITC: 81315

Electric lamps and lighting fittings, n.E.S.
End Use: 20005

Electric apparatus

Identification:

HMIC

P - Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of federal standard 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

PMIC

A - Item does not contain precious metal.

CRITL

- The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.

Freight Information:

NMFC:

109800 - Lanterns/flashlights elec hand
SHC:

5 - Low sensitivity, category iv, aa&e, unclassified
WCC:

658 - Electrical appliances, small
ADC:

A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
ACC:

H - Instruments/equipment/supplies for radio, communications, electrical, laboratory, etc. (includes signal corps)
LTL:

W - Rating variable
TCC:

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
D
Quantity per pack
1
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
N/A
Classification Control
U
MGMT_CTL
J2200x-
Repariability
This is a nonreparable item. if condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.

Questions & Answers:
What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $88.13 to $146.88..
Does NSN 6230-00-255-0166 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Department Of The Army, Department Of The Air Force, Department Of The Navy, U.s. Coast Guard, Poland, Brazil, Spain, Malaysia, Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, Germany, Republic Of Korea, Philippines, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey
What is the NIIN of NSN 6230-00-255-0166?
002550166 or 00-255-0166
Does NSN 6230-00-255-0166 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 6230-00-255-0166?
Solicitation SPE4A619T18H7 for qty 7055 on 06/19/2019
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Jan 01, 1963