Meteorological Balloon

NSN: 6660-00-553-4641 | Model: 8240

A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

6660-00-553-4641

DEMIL

Neck Diameter

Between 1.375 inches and 1.850 inches

Neck Length

5.000 inches

Usage Design

To carry instruments aloft

Minimum Bursting Altitude

26000.0 meters

Lifting Force In Grams

2800.0

Color

Natural

Material

Any acceptable

Shape

Spherical

Weight

600.0 grams

Nondefinitive Specification/std Data

600 gram sounding type

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 6660-00-553-4641 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus

Cross Reference:

8240
KCI-600N
J300-SP001
ML479AM
ML479AM
458.300

Cage Codes:

Scientific Sales, Inc (CAGE 0NG08)
Kaymont Consolidated Industries, (CAGE 0JEA8)
National Weather Service (CAGE 24067)
Military Specifications (CAGE 81349)
Joint Electronics Type Designation (CAGE 80058)
National Weather Service (CAGE 82187)

Schedule B & Trade:

Schedule B: 9015808080 (NAICS 334519)

Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological or meteorological instruments and appliances, excluding compasses and rangefinders, nesoi
SITC: 87413

Surveying (including photogrammetrical), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, etc. Instruments and appliances n.E.S.; rangefinders
End Use: 21610

Medicinal equipment

Identification:

HMIC

N - Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.

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:

021300 - Balloons plastic r rubber
WCC:

72D - Communications/electronics, other than sigint/ew or comsec repair parts and components
SHC:

9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
ADC:

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

E - Engineer supplies, other than those listed under code b.
LTL:

M - 85.0
TCC:

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
J
Quantity per pack
1
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
24 mo.
Classification Control
U
MGMT_CTL
Sf9su-n
Repariability

Questions & Answers:
What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $120.49 to $200.81..
Does NSN 6660-00-553-4641 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 Air Force, and Department Of The Navy
What is the NIIN of NSN 6660-00-553-4641?
005534641 or 00-553-4641
Does NSN 6660-00-553-4641 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 6660-00-553-4641?
No solicitations for this NSN.
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Jan 01, 1963