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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

A3CLamp,glow

American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute · NSN 6240-00-081-6889 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-081-6889 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-081-6889. Primary manufacturer part number: A3C.
Features
  • Lamp,glow — FSC 6240
  • Filling Gas Type: NEON
  • Bulb Designator: T-2
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0
  • Base Style: WIRE LEADS, DOWN
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Light Intensity Level: NOT RATED
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: RED
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,glow, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-081-6889, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-081-6889
Primary Part NumberA3C
Item NameLamp,glow
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
StatusACTIVE
Filling Gas TypeNEON
Bulb DesignatorT-2
Average Life Rating in Hours5000.0
Base StyleWIRE LEADS, DOWN
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Light Intensity LevelNOT RATED
Emitted Light CharacteristicRED
Wattage Rating0.250 WATTS
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Resistor Rating and Location15.000 KILOHMS EXTERNAL
Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type125.0 DC NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
3010-00-081-9404A3C INTERCHANGEABLE
Gearcase-Motor
Henrici Controls Corporation
1660-00-723-1259 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assy,survival
5961-00-754-92669174927 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
4730-00-961-7361 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Half,quick Disconnect
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A3C Mpd Components, Inc. (USA)
1400085-01 Cae Usa Inc. (USA)
A3C PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
NE2U Mpd Components, Inc. (USA)
NEZU Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
NE2U Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
1400085-01 Raytheon Technical Services Company (USA)
A3C Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
NE2U General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
2140-0024 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
Related Parts
3010-00-081-9404INTERCHANGEABLE
GEARCASE-MOTOR
A3C
1660-00-723-1259INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSY,SURVIVAL
5961-00-754-9266INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
9174927
4730-00-961-7361INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-081-6889?

NSN 6240-00-081-6889 is a Lamp,glow, manufactured by American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-081-6889?

NSN 6240-00-081-6889 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: A3C (Mpd Components, Inc.), 1400085-01 (Cae Usa Inc.), A3C (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute), NE2U (Mpd Components, Inc.), NEZU (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-081-6889?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6240-00-081-6889: 3010-00-081-9404, 1660-00-723-1259, 5961-00-754-9266 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A3C?

Key specifications for A3C: Overall Length: 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Filling Gas Type: NEON; Bulb Designator: T-2; Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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