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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

BGB/BGKLamp,incandescent

American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute · NSN 6240-00-156-1570 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-156-1570 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-156-1570. Primary manufacturer part number: BGB/BGK.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Features Provided: FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
  • Voltage Rating: 4.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Wattage Rating: 3.000 WATTS
  • Light Output Rating: 28.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Bulb Designator: S-8
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.750 AMPERES NOMINAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-156-1570, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 5 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
NSN6240-00-156-1570
Primary Part NumberBGB/BGK
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
StatusCANCELLED
Features ProvidedFILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
Voltage Rating4.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Wattage Rating3.000 WATTS
Light Output Rating28.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Bulb DesignatorS-8
Current Rating for Which Designed0.750 AMPERES NOMINAL
Bulb StyleS (STRAIGHT SIDE)
Light Center Length1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Base StyleDOUBLE CONTACT CANDELABRA PREFOCUS
Filament DesignationC-6
Average Life Rating in Hours50.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5331-00-727-5154 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
1650-01-175-564660046-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,piston Rod,actuator
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Control Systems Division
4820-01-421-4618600462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,valve
The Walworth Company
6515-01-473-0413600462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,power Source
Lxu Healthcare, Inc
5315-01-497-0132600462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,spring
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service, Llc Dba Engineered Arresting Systems - Esco Div Cw Flow Control Svc Llc Dba
5315-01-497-0133600463 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,spring
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service, Llc Dba Engineered Arresting Systems - Esco Div Cw Flow Control Svc Llc Dba
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
600463 Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices (USA)
75AS8DCP4V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
BGB4V American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
PH75AS8DCP4V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
MS15532-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
BGK4V American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
W-L-101 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
462 Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices (USA)
BGB/BGK PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
600462 Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices (USA)
Related Parts
5331-00-727-5154INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
1650-01-175-5646INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,PISTON ROD,ACTUATOR
60046-3
4820-01-421-4618INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
600462
6515-01-473-0413INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,POWER SOURCE
600462
5315-01-497-0132INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,SPRING
600462
5315-01-497-0133INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,SPRING
600463

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-156-1570?

NSN 6240-00-156-1570 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-156-1570?

NSN 6240-00-156-1570 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 600463 (Bell and Howell Phillipsburg Co Corporate Offices), 75AS8DCP4V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), BGB4V (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute), PH75AS8DCP4V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), MS15532-1 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-156-1570?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6240-00-156-1570: 5331-00-727-5154, 1650-01-175-5646, 4820-01-421-4618 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BGB/BGK?

Key specifications for BGB/BGK: Features Provided: FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS; Voltage Rating: 4.000 VOLTS NOMINAL; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Wattage Rating: 3.000 WATTS. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-156-1570 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-156-1570 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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