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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

5AB-TLamp,glow

Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron · NSN 6240-00-087-1731 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-087-1731 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-087-1731. Primary manufacturer part number: 5AB-T.
Features
  • Lamp,glow — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: T-2
  • Filling Gas Type: NEON
  • Base Style: WIRE LEADS, DOWN
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Resistor Rating and Location: 15.000 KILOHMS EXTERNAL
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: RED
  • Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type: 60.0 DC MINIMUM AND 90.0 DC MAXIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,glow, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-087-1731, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 20 commercial cross-references from 13 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-087-1731
Primary Part Number5AB-T
Item NameLamp,glow
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerChicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb DesignatorT-2
Filling Gas TypeNEON
Base StyleWIRE LEADS, DOWN
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Resistor Rating and Location15.000 KILOHMS EXTERNAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicRED
Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type60.0 DC MINIMUM AND 90.0 DC MAXIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE
Specification/standard Data80204-5AB-T MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
Circuit Voltage Rating in Volts59.000 NOMINAL
Wire Lead Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Light Intensity LevelNOT RATED
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Average Life Rating in Hours6000.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
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Brush,acid Swabbing
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
87-1111 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
20-36997 Pickard and Burns Inc (USA)
NE23 Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
3012123 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
5AB Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
5AB General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
150-027 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
6240PL1337196 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
5ABT Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
9157509 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
5AB(NE-23) General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
NE-23 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
5AB Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
NE23 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
150-0027-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
3012123-000 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
NE23 Glow Lite Corp (USA)
5AB-T American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
5AB-T General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
5AB-T PRIMARY Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
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5920-00-229-1343INTERCHANGEABLE
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3040-00-370-1058INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL
5310-00-793-7490INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER
5AB
6240-00-877-3405INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
342535
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VALVE,SOLENOID
V20
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GASKET
6105-01-191-5007INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
150027
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O-RING
871111
7920-01-334-8955INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ACID SWABBING
5A/B
5910-01-448-6592INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,CERAMIC DIELECTR
SR155C270MAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-087-1731?

NSN 6240-00-087-1731 is a Lamp,glow, manufactured by Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-087-1731?

NSN 6240-00-087-1731 has 20 cross-referenced part numbers: 87-1111 (Finnigan Corporation), 20-36997 (Pickard and Burns Inc), NE23 (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron), 3012123 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 5AB (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps) and 15 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-087-1731?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6240-00-087-1731: 5920-00-229-1343, 3040-00-370-1058, 5310-00-793-7490 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5AB-T?

Key specifications for 5AB-T: Bulb Designator: T-2; Filling Gas Type: NEON; Base Style: WIRE LEADS, DOWN; Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR). 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-087-1731 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-087-1731 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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