The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-008-1653, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-008-1653 |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Base Style | MEDIUM SCREW |
| Rated Average Life | NOT RATED |
| Bulb Designator | GT-3 1/2 |
| Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating | NOT RATED |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | COLORLESS |
| Bulb Style | GT (GLOBULAR TUBULAR) |
| Voltage Rating | 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| X951230 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference British Aerospace (military Aircraft & Aerostructures) |
| X951230 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Bae Systems (operations) Limited |
| X951230 | 5/9 Secondary reference Thorn Electrical Industries Ltd |
NSN 6240-00-008-1653 is a Lamp,incandescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-00-008-1653: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Base Style: MEDIUM SCREW; Rated Average Life: NOT RATED; Bulb Designator: GT-3 1/2. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.