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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

1483Lamp,incandescent

General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group · NSN 6240-00-196-4505 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-196-4505 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-196-4505. Primary manufacturer part number: 1483.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Voltage Rating: 6.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Base Style: DOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Features Provided: FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
  • Light Output Rating: 100.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-196-4505, 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 Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 6 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
NSN6240-00-196-4505
Primary Part Number1483
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group
StatusCANCELLED
Voltage Rating6.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Base StyleDOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Features ProvidedFILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
Light Output Rating100.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Bulb DesignatorG-16 1/2
Average Life Rating in Hours500.0
Bulb StyleG (GLOBULAR)
Filament DesignationC-6
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5985-00-138-9793MD-025X029 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,waveguide
Caes Mission Systems Llc
4720-00-142-1677 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,metallic
5975-00-296-02851483 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stuffing Tube
Crane Pumps & Systems Pft Corp Div Crane Pumps & System Pft Corp.
5330-00-311-8202 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
5110-00-509-806289-1483 INTERCHANGEABLE
Die,fastener Setting
Morito Scovill Americas, Llc Dba Scovill Manufacturing
2805-00-646-8981120-0400 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer,oil Pump
Cummins Power Generation Inc.
5930-00-708-1967010-1483 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,control Pane
Ranco Inc Ranco Controls Div
2540-00-737-3311103987R91 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cushion,seat Back,vehicular
Navistar Intl Corp Truck Br Ohio Plant
4140-01-036-3114 INTERCHANGEABLE
Impeller,fan,axial
4920-01-038-08881483 INTERCHANGEABLE
Module,test Drive
National Yiddish Book Center, Inc. Dba National Yiddish Book Center Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1483 General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group (USA)
17-4772-34-030 Chief of Engineers Dept of Army (USA)
18147V Electronic Research Associates Inc Transpac Power Supply Div (USA)
1483 General Electric Company (USA)
1483 American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
1483 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
Related Parts
5985-00-138-9793INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,WAVEGUIDE
MD-025X029
4720-00-142-1677INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,METALLIC
5975-00-296-0285INTERCHANGEABLE
STUFFING TUBE
1483
5330-00-311-8202INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5110-00-509-8062INTERCHANGEABLE
DIE,FASTENER SETTING
89-1483
2805-00-646-8981INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER,OIL PUMP
120-0400
5930-00-708-1967INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,CONTROL PANE
010-1483
2540-00-737-3311INTERCHANGEABLE
CUSHION,SEAT BACK,VEHICULAR
103987R91
4140-01-036-3114INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,FAN,AXIAL
4920-01-038-0888INTERCHANGEABLE
MODULE,TEST DRIVE
1483
5975-01-234-0981INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
1483
6515-01-317-6400INTERCHANGEABLE
BAG,OSTOMY
1483

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-196-4505?

NSN 6240-00-196-4505 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-196-4505?

NSN 6240-00-196-4505 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 1483 (General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group), 17-4772-34-030 (Chief of Engineers Dept of Army), 18147V (Electronic Research Associates Inc Transpac Power Supply Div), 1483 (General Electric Company), 1483 (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-196-4505?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-196-4505: 5985-00-138-9793, 4720-00-142-1677, 5975-00-296-0285 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1483?

Key specifications for 1483: Voltage Rating: 6.000 VOLTS NOMINAL; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Base Style: DOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA; Rated Average Life: HOURS. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-196-4505 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-196-4505 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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