Light reading

PS: The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, Sept, 2008

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The Army is getting rid of the old gasoline lantern, NSN 6260-00-837-0996, that comes with the kitchen, company level field feeding (KCLFF). They're replacing it with a newer, safer and more versatile multi-fuel lantern, NSN 6260-01-535-1647. The manufacturer's (Britelyt) part number is MR2.

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* solid brass construction that can stand up to rugged terrain and extreme weather

* nickel plated or military matte finish, whichever one is available

* 16 inches in height, 6 3/4 inches wide at the base

* durable, efficient, stainless steel nozzle

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* clean-burning mantle

* high-performance mixing tube for improved vapor flow

* 500 candlepower, equal to 400 watts of electric light

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* burns 8 to 12 hours

* holds one quart (1.01 liter) of fuel

* burns a variety of fuels, including JP-5, JP-8, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, citronella oil, paint thinner, lighter fluid and mineral spirits

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You might want to update the KCLFF's Components of End Item List in TM 10-7360-209-13&P. Illustration 21 lists the NSN for the old gas lantern. Cross it out and fill in the NSN for the new multi-fuel lantern.

FOR MORE ON INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW MULTI-FUEL LANTERN, SEE THE BRITELYT[R] WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.BRITELYT.COM/ TECHNICAL.HTM