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160-260Lamp,incandescent

Big Beam Emergency Systems, Inc Div Siltron Emergency Systems · NSN 6240-00-225-9271 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-225-9271 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-225-9271. Primary manufacturer part number: 160-260.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Wattage Rating: 3.000 WATTS
  • Base Style: SINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Light Output Rating: 3.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 20.0
  • Voltage Rating: 5.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Style: S (STRAIGHT SIDE)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-225-9271, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Big Beam Emergency Systems, Inc Div Siltron Emergency Systems. 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
NSN6240-00-225-9271
Primary Part Number160-260
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBig Beam Emergency Systems, Inc Div Siltron Emergency Systems
StatusCANCELLED
Wattage Rating3.000 WATTS
Base StyleSINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Output Rating3.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours20.0
Voltage Rating5.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb StyleS (STRAIGHT SIDE)
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Light Center Length1.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Bulb DesignatorS-8
Current Rating for Which Designed0.600 AMPERES NOMINAL
Filament DesignationC-2R
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5999-00-097-1176 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
6625-00-264-7997360-P-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,electrical Frequency
Herman H Sticht Company, Inc Dba Megohmer Vibrating Reed & Standco
5360-00-292-4139S4504-3132491 PIECE 317 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Naval Sea Systems Command
4820-00-373-8147870358 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,linear,directional Control
Smith and Smith Aircraft Co
5977-00-467-4023 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,electrical Contact
6625-00-568-4892135-029 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,arbitrary Scale
Jewell Instruments Llc
5950-00-647-7727 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
5999-00-811-98934400B0126 INTERCHANGEABLE
Delay Line
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5360-00-844-6694 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,extension
5905-00-971-8524B8J500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
160-260 Big Beam Emergency Systems, Inc Div Siltron Emergency Systems (USA)
1651 Daycoa Inc (USA)
87-0358 Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
1651 Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group (USA)
1651 Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
1526 Concord Instruments Corp (USA)
1651 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
1651 Cooper Industries Inc Champion Aviation Products (USA)
1651 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
1651 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
1651 Communication Systems Div North American Philips Corp (USA)
PL1651 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
87-0358 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-097-1176INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
6625-00-264-7997INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY
360-P-2
5360-00-292-4139INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
S4504-3132491 PIECE 317
4820-00-373-8147INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
870358
5977-00-467-4023INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
6625-00-568-4892INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ARBITRARY SCALE
135-029
5950-00-647-7727INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
5999-00-811-9893INTERCHANGEABLE
DELAY LINE
4400B0126
5360-00-844-6694INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,EXTENSION
5905-00-971-8524INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
B8J500
4820-01-074-9865INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE
160-260
5970-01-136-7726INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,BUSHING
15-26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-225-9271?

NSN 6240-00-225-9271 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Big Beam Emergency Systems, Inc Div Siltron Emergency Systems, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-225-9271?

NSN 6240-00-225-9271 has 13 cross-referenced part numbers: 160-260 (Big Beam Emergency Systems, Inc Div Siltron Emergency Systems), 1651 (Daycoa Inc), 87-0358 (Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), 1651 (Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group), 1651 (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron) and 8 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-225-9271?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-225-9271: 5999-00-097-1176, 6625-00-264-7997, 5360-00-292-4139 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 160-260?

Key specifications for 160-260: Wattage Rating: 3.000 WATTS; Base Style: SINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Light Output Rating: 3.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-225-9271 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-225-9271 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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