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01520Lamp,incandescent

Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices · NSN 6240-00-156-1568 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-156-1568 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-156-1568. Primary manufacturer part number: 01520.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 25.0
  • Light Output Rating: 20000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 6.000 AMPERES MINIMUM AND 6.250 AMPERES MAXIMUM
  • Features Provided: HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Light Intensity Distribution Feature: OPAQUE END
  • Base Style: MEDIUM PREFOCUS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-156-1568, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 16 commercial cross-references from 14 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
NSN6240-00-156-1568
Primary Part Number01520
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours25.0
Light Output Rating20000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Current Rating for Which Designed6.000 AMPERES MINIMUM AND 6.250 AMPERES MAXIMUM
Features ProvidedHEAT RESISTANT GLASS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Light Intensity Distribution FeatureOPAQUE END
Base StyleMEDIUM PREFOCUS
Burning PositionHORIZONTAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Voltage Rating120.000 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 125.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM
Bulb DesignatorT-12
Light Center Length2.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Color Temp in Deg Kelvin3275.0
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Filament DesignationC-13D
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Wattage Rating750.000 WATTS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5950-00-031-047501520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Thales Components Corp Div Thales Components Corporation
5960-00-066-0385 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5905-00-087-4168 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
3455-00-187-2570 INTERCHANGEABLE
File,rotary
3610-01-236-4056DIN 471-25 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retaining,ring Exte
Metric and Multistandard Components Corp
4720-01-389-030447125-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Miller Spreader Co Inc
4720-01-389-031747125-12 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Miller Spreader Co Inc
4720-01-389-032947125-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Miller Spreader Co Inc
4720-01-389-034347125-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Miller Spreader Co Inc
3895-01-389-367747125-50 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guard,blade,abrasive Saw
Miller Spreader Co Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
01520 Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices (USA)
DDB/DDW Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
DDB General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
47125 Kalart Victor Corp (USA)
MS15555-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
PH750T12P120 General Electric Company (USA)
DDB Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
8E82 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
SMC339109 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
750T12P120V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
620462 Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices (USA)
DDB120V Gte Products Corp Metal Laminates Div (USA)
DDB115-120V American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
WL126 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
10C7/CL U S Lighting Corp (USA)
DDB Satair A/s (DNK)
Related Parts
5950-00-031-0475INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
01520
5960-00-066-0385INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5905-00-087-4168INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
3455-00-187-2570INTERCHANGEABLE
FILE,ROTARY
3610-01-236-4056INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINING,RING EXTE
DIN 471-25
4720-01-389-0304INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
47125-6
4720-01-389-0317INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
47125-12
4720-01-389-0329INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
47125-5
4720-01-389-0343INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
47125-3
3895-01-389-3677INTERCHANGEABLE
GUARD,BLADE,ABRASIVE SAW
47125-50
4920-01-601-5827INTERCHANGEABLE
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL TOOL,PA
47-125

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-156-1568?

NSN 6240-00-156-1568 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-156-1568?

NSN 6240-00-156-1568 has 16 cross-referenced part numbers: 01520 (Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices), DDB/DDW (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), DDB (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group), 47125 (Kalart Victor Corp), MS15555-1 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 11 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-156-1568?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6240-00-156-1568: 5950-00-031-0475, 5960-00-066-0385, 5905-00-087-4168 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 01520?

Key specifications for 01520: Average Life Rating in Hours: 25.0; Light Output Rating: 20000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING; Current Rating for Which Designed: 6.000 AMPERES MINIMUM AND 6.250 AMPERES MAXIMUM; Features Provided: HEAT RESISTANT GLASS. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-156-1568 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-156-1568 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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