PartsTable TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

68BLamp,incandescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-00-019-0912 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
Verified by PartsTable
NSN 6240-00-019-0912 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-019-0912. Primary manufacturer part number: 68B.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
  • Base Style: DOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
  • Light Center Length: 0.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Light Output Rating: 4.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: BLUE
  • Voltage Rating: 13.500 VOLTS NOMINAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-019-0912, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-019-0912
Primary Part Number68B
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
StatusACTIVE
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Base StyleDOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Light Center Length0.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Light Output Rating4.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours5000.0
Emitted Light CharacteristicBLUE
Voltage Rating13.500 VOLTS NOMINAL
Current Rating for Which Designed0.590 AMPERES NOMINAL
Wattage Rating7.965 WATTS
Bulb StyleG (GLOBULAR)
Bulb DesignatorG-6
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Rated Average LifeINDEFINITE LONG
Filament DesignationC-2R
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5905-00-202-04216-8B INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,current Regulating
Amperite Co Inc
5120-00-221-70635120-00-221-7063 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scriber,machinist's
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
6685-00-248-6881164419 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,pressure,dial Indicating
Ametek, Inc. Div Aerospace & Defense
3030-00-529-0467 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belt,v
3510-01-326-8249 INTERCHANGEABLE
Logo Cold Faucett
5935-01-606-2827190912 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Angelus Corp, the Div the Angelus Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
190912 General Motors Corp (USA)
68B PRIMARY Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
190912 General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-202-0421INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,CURRENT REGULATING
6-8B
5120-00-221-7063INTERCHANGEABLE
SCRIBER,MACHINIST'S
5120-00-221-7063
6685-00-248-6881INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
164419
3030-00-529-0467INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
3510-01-326-8249INTERCHANGEABLE
LOGO COLD FAUCETT
5935-01-606-2827INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
190912

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-019-0912?

NSN 6240-00-019-0912 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-019-0912?

NSN 6240-00-019-0912 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 190912 (General Motors Corp), 68B (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 190912 (General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc).

What NSN replaces 6240-00-019-0912?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6240-00-019-0912: 5905-00-202-0421, 5120-00-221-7063, 6685-00-248-6881 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 68B?

Key specifications for 68B: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT; Base Style: DOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA; Light Center Length: 0.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Light Output Rating: 4.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
PartsTable Design LLC · partstable.com