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64RLamp,incandescent

General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group · NSN 6240-00-155-8701 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-155-8701 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-155-8701. Primary manufacturer part number: 64R.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: G-6
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.630 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: RED
  • Voltage Rating: 7.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Wattage Rating: 4.410 WATTS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 1000.0
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-155-8701, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-155-8701
Primary Part Number64R
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb DesignatorG-6
Current Rating for Which Designed0.630 AMPERES NOMINAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicRED
Voltage Rating7.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Wattage Rating4.410 WATTS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Average Life Rating in Hours1000.0
Base StyleDOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Bulb StyleG (GLOBULAR)
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Light Center Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Light Output Rating3.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament DesignationC-2R
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
6240-00-155-7793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6240-00-797-4370 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
3040-00-866-612458-A-5R-1 PC9 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,shouldered
Ametek Inc Schutte and Koerting Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
64R General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
A-A-50454 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MS15569-2 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
WL111 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
CM64R Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
64NDR Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
64R Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
A50454-2 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-155-7793INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6240-00-797-4370INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
3040-00-866-6124INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
58-A-5R-1 PC9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-155-8701?

NSN 6240-00-155-8701 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-155-8701?

NSN 6240-00-155-8701 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 64R (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group), A-A-50454 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MS15569-2 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), WL111 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), CM64R (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-155-8701?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6240-00-155-8701: 6240-00-155-7793, 6240-00-797-4370, 3040-00-866-6124. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 64R?

Key specifications for 64R: Bulb Designator: G-6; Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.630 AMPERES NOMINAL; Emitted Light Characteristic: RED; Voltage Rating: 7.000 VOLTS NOMINAL. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-155-8701 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-155-8701 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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