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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

306Lamp,incandescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-00-155-7795 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-155-7795 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-155-7795. Primary manufacturer part number: 306.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Voltage Rating: 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Light Center Length: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Light Output Rating: 15.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.510 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 300.0
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-155-7795, 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 12 commercial cross-references from 12 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-155-7795
Primary Part Number306
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
StatusCANCELLED
Voltage Rating28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Center Length1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Light Output Rating15.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Current Rating for Which Designed0.510 AMPERES NOMINAL
Average Life Rating in Hours300.0
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Wattage Rating14.280 WATTS
Bulb StyleS (STRAIGHT SIDE)
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Base StyleDOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Bulb DesignatorS-8
Filament DesignationC-2V V
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5985-00-069-3744 INTERCHANGEABLE
Antenna Element
5325-00-185-0017 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grommet,nonmetallic
5330-00-467-3615PL3-06 INTERCHANGEABLE
Paper,gasket
Falls Filtration Technologies, Inc.
5935-00-481-8520PL306 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6130-00-814-3078 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
5310-00-877-5796MS21044N4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,self-Locking,hexagon
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
306 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
306 General Electric Company (USA)
87-0125 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
MS15584-15 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
PL306 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
8870-848000-665 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
306 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
WL111 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
306 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
VARIABLE PRICING Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense (USA)
306 Cooper Industries Inc Champion Aviation Products (USA)
337 014DP Perko Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5985-00-069-3744INTERCHANGEABLE
ANTENNA ELEMENT
5325-00-185-0017INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
5330-00-467-3615INTERCHANGEABLE
PAPER,GASKET
PL3-06
5935-00-481-8520INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
PL306
6130-00-814-3078INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
5310-00-877-5796INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON
MS21044N4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-155-7795?

NSN 6240-00-155-7795 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-155-7795?

NSN 6240-00-155-7795 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: 306 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 306 (General Electric Company), 87-0125 (Finnigan Corporation), MS15584-15 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), PL306 (Precision Lamp Inc) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-155-7795?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6240-00-155-7795: 5985-00-069-3744, 5325-00-185-0017, 5330-00-467-3615 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 306?

Key specifications for 306: Voltage Rating: 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Light Center Length: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Light Output Rating: 15.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-155-7795 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-155-7795 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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