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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

1487Lamp,incandescent

General Electric Company · NSN 6240-00-193-0643 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-193-0643 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-193-0643. Primary manufacturer part number: 1487.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.200 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Light Output Rating: 1.400 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 3000.0
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-193-0643, 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 Company. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 13 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-193-0643
Primary Part Number1487
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Current Rating for Which Designed0.200 AMPERES NOMINAL
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Light Output Rating1.400 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours3000.0
Light Center Length0.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Wattage Rating2.800 WATTS
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb DesignatorT-3 1/4
Voltage Rating14.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Base StyleMINIATURE SCREW
Filament DesignationC-2V V
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1487 Inter-Market Inc (USA)
1487 Lighting Components and Design Incorporated Dba Lc&d (USA)
PL1487 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
1487 PRIMARY General Electric Company (USA)
1487 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
1487 Communication Systems Div North American Philips Corp (USA)
1487 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
1487 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
87-0355 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
7936820-041 General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc (USA)
2Z5877-4 PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
1487 American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
7936820-041 General Motors Llc Dba General Motors (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-057-1811INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
1G100
5305-00-206-8004INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
4210-00-255-0232INTERCHANGEABLE
SIAMESE CONNECTION,FIRE HOSE
1487
5331-00-285-9881INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
1487
5330-00-291-3846INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
5310-00-417-0630INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
7409638
2940-00-432-1761INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
1CF8
5120-00-468-0916INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,SPANNER
1487
5340-00-616-4023INTERCHANGEABLE
BUMPER
1487
2540-00-622-7743INTERCHANGEABLE
LINK ASSEMBLY,SEAT
7061295
5996-00-999-8692INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,DIRECT CURRENT
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BEARING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-193-0643?

NSN 6240-00-193-0643 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by General Electric Company, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-193-0643?

NSN 6240-00-193-0643 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 1487 (Inter-Market Inc), 1487 (Lighting Components and Design Incorporated Dba Lc&d), PL1487 (Precision Lamp Inc), 1487 (General Electric Company), 1487 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-193-0643?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-193-0643: 5930-00-057-1811, 5305-00-206-8004, 4210-00-255-0232 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1487?

Key specifications for 1487: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.200 AMPERES NOMINAL; Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR); Rated Average Life: HOURS. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-193-0643 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-193-0643 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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