The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-228-8588, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-228-8588 |
| Primary Part Number | 55A/S8-12V |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE |
| Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating | NOT RATED |
| Features Provided | FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS |
| Bulb Style | S (STRAIGHT SIDE) |
| Light Center Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Filament Designation | C-8 |
| Voltage Rating | 12.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.550 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Base Style | SINGLE CONTACT CANDELABRA PREFOCUS |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 500.0 |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Bulb Designator | S-8 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 120041 | United States Coast Guard Dba U.s.c.g. Sflc Div Surface Forces Logistics Center (sflc) (USA) |
| 55A/S8-12V PRIMARY | Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps |
NSN 6240-00-228-8588 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 6240-00-228-8588 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 120041 (United States Coast Guard Dba U.s.c.g. Sflc Div Surface Forces Logistics Center (sflc)), 55A/S8-12V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps).
There are 8 known substitutes for 6240-00-228-8588: 6240-00-156-1607, 6240-00-262-8841, 6240-00-262-8845 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 55A/S8-12V: Rated Average Life: HOURS; Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE; Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED; Features Provided: FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.