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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42Lamp,incandescent

Inter-Market Inc · NSN 6240-00-155-8712 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-155-8712 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-155-8712. Primary manufacturer part number: 42.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Base Style: MINIATURE SCREW
  • Light Output Rating: 0.500 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Wattage Rating: 1.120 WATTS
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
  • Voltage Rating: 3.200 VOLTS NOMINAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-155-8712, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Inter-Market Inc. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 14 commercial cross-references from 13 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-155-8712
Primary Part Number42
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerInter-Market Inc
StatusACTIVE
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Base StyleMINIATURE SCREW
Light Output Rating0.500 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Wattage Rating1.120 WATTS
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Voltage Rating3.200 VOLTS NOMINAL
Current Rating for Which Designed0.350 AMPERES NOMINAL
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Light Center Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Average Life Rating in Hours3000.0
Bulb DesignatorT-3 1/4
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Filament DesignationC-2R
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5365-00-014-6829 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer,plate
3610-00-109-8852 INTERCHANGEABLE
Punch,precision
6240-00-139-5367829853 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,glow
Fluke Corp
5330-00-149-9745 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,packing
5133-00-228-1377 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
4820-00-482-58101009-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sensor Assembly,valve
Tescom Corp Dba Tescom Div Tescom
3110-00-554-3318 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
3110-00-554-5967307 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Skf Usa Inc.
3455-00-808-429515811 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,end
Brown & Sharpe, Inc. Div Precision Measuring Instruments, Tesa Usa
4730-00-836-7808CS4730-0132 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing Nut
Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42 Inter-Market Inc (USA)
CAT. N0. 42 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
84-01 ALT 2/ITEM 17 Hose-Mccann Telephone Co, Inc (USA)
42 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
MS15536-3 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
42 American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
87-0027 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
S-42 Shokai Far East, Ltd. (USA)
100-92 Zenith Electronics Corporation (USA)
CAT NO 42 Hose-Mccann Telephone Co, Inc (USA)
PL42 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
42 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
7936820-437 General Motors Llc Dba General Motors (USA)
42 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
Related Parts
5365-00-014-6829INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,PLATE
3610-00-109-8852INTERCHANGEABLE
PUNCH,PRECISION
6240-00-139-5367INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,GLOW
829853
5330-00-149-9745INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,PACKING
5133-00-228-1377INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
4820-00-482-5810INTERCHANGEABLE
SENSOR ASSEMBLY,VALVE
1009-2
3110-00-554-3318INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
3110-00-554-5967INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
307
3455-00-808-4295INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,END
15811
4730-00-836-7808INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING NUT
CS4730-0132
3439-00-879-2104INTERCHANGEABLE
WELDING POWDER,METALLIC OVERLAY
C0LM0N0YN070
5910-01-114-8140INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-155-8712?

NSN 6240-00-155-8712 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Inter-Market Inc, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-155-8712?

NSN 6240-00-155-8712 has 14 cross-referenced part numbers: 42 (Inter-Market Inc), CAT. N0. 42 (Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh), 84-01 ALT 2/ITEM 17 (Hose-Mccann Telephone Co, Inc), 42 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), MS15536-3 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 9 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-155-8712?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-155-8712: 5365-00-014-6829, 3610-00-109-8852, 6240-00-139-5367 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42?

Key specifications for 42: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; End Item Identification: WATERS CLASS TAGS-45; VARIOUS SHORE ATC; STRATEGIC SEALIFT CONVERSION SHIPS CLASS; HAYES CLASS T-AG 195; VICTORIOUS CLASS T-AGOS 19; IMPECCABLE CLASS T-AGOS 23; MERCY AND COMFORT HOSPITAL SHIPS CLASS TAH; USNS HENRY J. KAISER CLASS TAO; USNS STALWART CLASS TAGOS; PATHFINDER CLASS T-AGS 60; Base Style: MINIATURE SCREW; Light Output Rating: 0.500 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING. 16 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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