Only an SSI "Mike Lite" is authorized by the U.S. Army for use in Army aircraft because they are the only Mike Lite that meets ALL 20 Specifications outlined in the original R&D contract

*NVIS White is your best choice, followed by soft white, for a light that will protect your central night vision and provide a full spectrum of light. Green and Blue also protects your central night vision, but blues and greens disappear within this color of light - something for a pilot to consider prior to use. Red will protect your peripheral night vision, but not central vision as efficiently as the soft white, blue and green. Red lettering, road markers or images on charts will also not be visible with red light, another consideration for the pilot to consider when making a color choice.

MIL-STD-3009 was developed by the Department of Defense in February 2001 and superseded MIL-L-85762A. It specifies that NVIS White for crew cockpit and utility lighting. NVIS Green A is grand fathered into the cockpit for certain applications, but not for new applications.

Mike Lite (SSI-ML8) Lip Light KERIF Price: $48.77 / Gov't: $46.86
The standard issue Military Mike Lite NSN: 6240-01-362-4902
3 NVIS* Green A LED's,  Compatible with Night Vision
A Generation III product. Preserves dark adaptation. Push ON - Push OFF switch that can be actuated by the lip or tongue. A slight push on the switch causes momentary light, while a further push keeps the light on until another push turns the light off.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML9) Lip Light - DISCONTINUED  (See SSI-ML18)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML10) Lip Light  KERIF Price: $48.77 / Gov't: $46.86
3 Red LED's, Same operation as the SSI-ML8 except has 3 Red LED's
Preserves dark adaptation for use in Red lit cockpits
Not for use with NVG operations
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML11) Lip Light KERIF Price: $67.13 / Gov't: $64.50
NSN: 5965-01-423-5159
1 Infrared and 2 NVIS* Green A LED's Compatible with Night Vision
Switch from IR to Green at the battery pack
Use NVIS Green for NVG compatible light & IR to enhance ambient light with NVG's. IR light shines over 150'
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML12) Lip Light - DISCONTINUED  (See SSI-ML15)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML14) Lip Light KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31 NSN: 6230-01-452-5803
2 Bright White LED's and 1 Bright NVIS* Green A LED Compatible with Night Vision
Use Green when preserving dark adaptation and White when seeing colors is vital. Never needs a lamp replacement if used as directed. Ships w/ML2-7 battery holder for use with two AA batteries. Optional battery configurations include 3 AA or AAA batteries for 4.5 volt options. Originally designed for crewmembers in the cabin, such as Air MEDEVAC, or cargo aircraft however, some pilots choose to use this for flight.
 

Mike Lite (SSI-ML15) Lip Light KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
2 Red & 1 NVG compatible White LED Compatible with Night Vision
Preserves dark adaptation for use in Red lit cockpits
Use red when preserving dark adaptation is desirable. Use White when seeing colors is necessary. While the White Light is not as bright as the Xenon lamp on the ML-14, it's an LED and will not break if dropped. Also the White LED uses far less power than the Xenon lamp and will burn continuously for 7 days on 2 AA batteries (not included)

NEW & IMPROVED Mike Lite (SSI-ML18) Lip Light KERIF Price: $90.65 / Gov't: $87.10
3 Filtered NVIS* White LED's. Compatible with Night Vision
This is the BEST choice for white light devices used while operating under NVIS conditions. Will not filter out colors and allows for all colors to be visible in the cockpit, such as while looking at maps. LED's last indefinitely. Uses 2 ea. AA batteries (not included).
 

Mike Lite (SSI-ML18 wo/2A)[Old ML-18] Lip Light KERIF Price: $59.50 On Sale $48.77 / Gov't: $46.86
3 Unfiltered White LED's. Compatible with Night Vision
Because LED's do not produce heat they are invisible to FLIR systems. For use where dark adaptation is not necessary and where a bright, white light is desired. Will not filter out colors and allows for all colors to be visible in the cockpit, such as while looking at maps.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML19) KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
2 White LED's & 1 Infrared LED's. Compatible with Night Vision
Switch from IR to White at the battery pack. Use White for NV compatible light where dark adaptation is not necessary and where a bright, white light is desired. Use IR to enhance ambient light with NVG's. IR light shines over 150'. Because LED's do not produce heat they are invisible to FLIR systems.  LED average output is 1.2 Fc at 18" and the LED's last indefinitely. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included).

Mike Lite (SSI-ML20) KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
3 Infrared LED's Compatible with Night Vision
Because LED's do not produce heat they are invisible to FLIR systems. For use where ambient light is not available The 3 IR LED's will emit infrared light that NVG's can see for 200' or more and the LED's last indefinitely.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

 

Mike Lite (SSI-ML21) KERIF Price: $59.50 On Sale $48.77 / Gov't: $46.86
3 NVIS* Bright Green LED's Compatible with Night Vision
This is absolutely the BEST color of green light to use with NVG's. Same as the ML-8, just brighter. Preserves dark adaptation. Push ON - Push OFF switch that can be actuated by the lip or tongue. A slight push on the switch causes momentary light, while a further push keeps the light on until another push turns the light off. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

NEW & IMPROVED Mike Lite (SSI-ML22) Lip Light KERIF Price: $74.65 / Gov't: $71.71
2 NVIS* Green A & 1 Filtered NVIS* White LED Compatible with Night Vision
This is the ideal green and the white is filtered with NVIS filter, making this light the best solution for green and white. Use Green when preserving dark adaptation is desirable. Use White when seeing colors is necessary.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

Mike Lite (SSI-ML22 wo/2A)[Old ML-22] Lip Light KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
2 NVIS Green A LED's and 1 Unfiltered White LED Compatible with Night Vision
The green is the ideal color for NVIS Green A. The white is unfiltered.
Use Green when preserving dark adaptation is desirable.
Use White when seeing colors is necessary.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

NEW ITEM SPECIAL ORDER Mike Lite (SSI-ML22T) Lip Light KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
2 Standard Green LED's and 1 Unfiltered White LED
Use Green when preserving dark adaptation is desirable.
Use White when seeing colors is necessary.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

NEW ITEM SPECIAL ORDER Mike Lite (SSI-ML22TR) Lip Light KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
2 Standard Green LED's and 1 Red LED
Use Green when preserving dark adaptation is desirable.
Preserves dark adaptation for use in Red lit cockpits
Use red when preserving dark adaptation is desirable.
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

NEW & IMPROVED Mike Lite (SSI-ML23) Lip Light KERIF Price: $74.65 / Gov't: $71.72
2 Bright NVIS* Green A LED's and 1 Filtered NVIS* White LED Compatible with Night Vision
This is the ideal bright green and the white is filtered with NVIS filter, making this light
the best solution for green and white.
Use Green when preserving dark adaptation is desirable
Use White when seeing colors is necessary
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)
 

Mike Lite (SSI-ML23 wo/2A)[Old ML-23] Lip Light KERIF Price: $60.69 / Gov't: $58.31
2 Bright NVIS* Green A LED's and 1 Unfiltered White LED Compatible with Night Vision
The bright green is the ideal color for NVIS Green A. The white is unfiltered.
Use Green when preserving dark adaptation is desirable
Use White when seeing colors is necessary
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

MAXILLO Mike Lites

Maxillo Mike Lite (SSI-ML24) Lip Light System KERIF Price: $117.56 / Gov't: 112.95 NSN: 6230-01-534-2760
3 NVG Green + 3 NVG Green LED's
Compatible with Night Vision
Preserves dark adaptation.
Uses (2) AA batteries (not included)
DOES NOT INCLUDE MAXILLO FACE SHIELD

Maxillo Mike Lite (SSI-ML24A) Lip Light System KERIF Price: $117.56 / Gov't: 112.95
3 Bright NVG Green + 3 Bright NVG Green LED's
Compatible with Night Vision
Preserves dark adaptation
Uses (2) AA batteries (not included)
DOES NOT INCLUDE MAXILLO FACE SHIELD

Maxillo Mike Lite (SSI-ML25) Lip Light System KERIF Price: $117.56 / Gov't: 112.95
3 NVG White + 3 NVG White LED's
Compatible with Night Vision
Uses (2) AA batteries (not included)
DOES NOT INCLUDE MAXILLO FACE SHIELD.

Maxillo Mike Lite (SSI-ML25A) Lip Light System KERIF Price: $117.56 / Gov't: 112.95
3 Bright White + 3 Bright White LED's

Uses (1) 9 Volt Battery (not included).
DOES NOT INCLUDE MAXILLO FACE SHIELD

Accessories

Minimum $10.00 Order for Accessories unless ordering with Mike Lite

Mike Lite Dimmer (SSI-ML-DIM) $12.99 / Gov't: $12.35
Works with ALL Mike Lites. Just snap in line between battery pack and Mike Lite. Allows user to increase or decrease light output of any Mike Lite. Optimizes available battery life by allowing user to decrease the Mike Lite output with fresh batteries. As battery life decreases, user slowly increases output to maintain favorite light setting. Also convenient to adjust the light output to compensate for various ambient light conditions as well as different levels of dark adaptation. Also works with Fingerlights if used with the Fingerlight AA Battery Adapter (SSI-FLAA)

Battery Holder (SSI-ML2-7) KERIF Price: $1.70 NSN: 6160-01-537-1238
BATTERY HOLDER: Black plastic, holds 2 ea. AA batteries. This is a replacement battery holder.

Battery Holder (SSI-BG4) KERIF Price: $1.99
BATTERY HOLDER: Black plastic, holds 4 ea. AA batteries.

Battery Holder Bag (SSI-BG-AA) KERIF Price: $3.99 / Gov't: $3.35
Cordura Nylon. Designed to hold a 2AA battery holder like the ML2-7 above. This is a replacement battery holder bag for the Mike Lites and Cap Lites. For lights without a switch on battery connector.
Battery Holder Bag (SSI-BG-AA/1) KERIF Price: $3.99 / Gov't: $3.35
Cordura Nylon. Designed to hold a 2 AA battery holder like the ML2-7 above. This is a replacement battery holder bag for the Mike Lites and Cap Lites. For lights with a switch on battery connector.
Wide Battery Holder Bag (BG-AA/4) KERIF Price: $3.99 / Gov't: $3.35
Cordura Nylon. Designed to hold 4 AA battery holder like the SSI-BG4

 Lamp Kit, Xenon (SSI-ML9-2) KERIF Price: $11.16 / Gov't: $10.72
A standard lamp replacement kit for Mike Lite series ML-12, ML-14, ML-14A and the Cap Lite series CL-8, CL-9, and CL-10.

Mount Kit (SSI-MK-1) KERIF Price: $4.99 / Gov't: $4.66 NSN: 8475-01-507-0311
MOUNT KIT: Mounts the Mike Lites above to a variety of aviator microphones. Comes with an assortment of clips to attach the Mike Lite to all but the thinnest of mike booms. Of course like all of our products it is guaranteed to work. NOTE: This item not required for military helmets using the standard M-87 or the M-162 Tempest microphones such as the SPH-4 and HGU-56 helmets. All Mike Lites already include necessary hardware to attach to these standard helmets. However, if your unit has replaced the standard microphone with something else, then this MK-1 kit is probably needed.
Mount Kit for BOSE X (SSI-MK-1/BOSE) KERIF Price: $3.99 / Gov't: $3.38
Mounts the Mike Lites above to to the Bose Aviation Headset X.

Protective Cap (SSI-ML2-6A) KERIF Price: $0.59 / Gov't: $0.49 (Must be ordered with Mike Lite) No individual orders please
Protective Cap for 9 volt batteries and AA battery holders. Protects your equipment from accidental damaged caused by improperly storing your equipment. Helps to prevent the shorting of the contacts on your equipment.

Weight Bag (SSI-BW-1) KERIF Price: $5.99 / Gov't: $5.80 NSN: 2090-01-517-6694
Black, Cordura Nylon. For holding lead shot used to counterweight NVG's.
Comes with a plastic 6 Mil. Zip-Lock bag to hold loose weights securely in the bag.
Bag has double flap, and a full width 2" Velcro mounting strip.
Bag is 4 1/2" wide X 3 1/2" high.
Lead shot not included.

Other Aviation Products of Interest

AN/AVS-9 Based on the military nomenclature AN/AVS-9. The M949 features Dual Tube Binocular viewing for optimized depth perception and large 25mm eyepieces that provides improved eye relief, accommodating operators wearing eyeglasses.

Cap Lites are similar to Mike Lites. They are a good source when needing to mount a light onto a "tankers" microphone boom (M138). However, these are great for hunting and fishing as well. Ever tried to tie a fishing lure at night and hold a flashlight? How about walking into or out of that favorite hunting spot in the dark. Very handy having light to see and be seen and have your hands free! Great for mechanics too.

Fingerlights  Seitz Scientific Industries Inc. is the original manufacturer of the Fingerlight. Only a Seitz "Lite" is authorized by the U.S. Army for use in Army aircraft because only our Fingerlights meet all 17 specifications outlined in the original R&D contract (Contract No. DAAK60-90-C-0042).
 

FOD Bags as manufactured by Seitz Scientific Industries, Inc., the original maker of the Lip Lite (Lip Light), Mike Lite (Mike Light) and Fingerlight (Finger Light). As well as offering an assortment of FOD bags, we also will customize the FOD bag to your specifications to meet your needs and requirements. All bags can be made with your logo. ALL BAGS COME IN A CHOICE OF THREE FLUORESCENT COLORS: ORANGE, YELLOW OR GREEN.

Light Sources are economic solutions for marking anything you need temporary lighting to mark. Your imagination is the limit but here are some of the most popular uses: marking temporary taxi lanes, hover lanes, obstacles, hazards, check points on a route, mark vehicles in a convoy, pick-up zone, landing zone, mark loads for pick-up, mark "chalks", mark people and the list could go on. Do you need to keep track of someone working around your aircraft while the blades are turning? Place one of the IR blinking (LS-2) in any exterior pocket and with your night vision goggles, you will easily see and keep track of this crewmember. Great for MEDEVAC! Scout pilots can throw them out to mark anything they see that needs marking.

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