The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-225-7301, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-225-7301 |
| Primary Part Number | 6M20RBD |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Filament Designation | C-2V V |
| Base Style | MOGUL SCREW |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Bulb Designator | PS-40 |
| Burning Position | HORIZONTAL |
| Features Provided | FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS |
| Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating | NOT RATED |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE |
| Light Output Rating | 6000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING |
| Light Center Length | 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PS (PEAR SHAPE, STRAIGHT NECK) |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 20.000 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 15.700 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 3000.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6M20RBD | Westinghouse Electric Corp (USA) |
| 6M20RBD PRIMARY | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| 6M20RBD PRIMARY | Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6M20RBD | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Company |
| 6M20RBD | 5/9 Secondary reference Philips Lighting Co Div of North American Philips Corp |
| 6M20RBD | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-00-225-7301 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-00-225-7301 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6M20RBD (Westinghouse Electric Corp), 6M20RBD (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), 6M20RBD (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps).
Key specifications for 6M20RBD: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Filament Designation: C-2V V; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW; Rated Average Life: HOURS. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.