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DCBLamp,incandescent

Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div · NSN 6240-00-279-8685 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-279-8685 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-279-8685. Primary manufacturer part number: DCB.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Specification/standard Data: 80204-DCB MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 2.500 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 300.0
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
  • Wattage Rating: 300.000 WATTS
  • Base Style: FOUR PIN INDEXING
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-279-8685, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div. Government technical data includes 14 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-279-8685
Primary Part NumberDCB
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div
StatusACTIVE
Specification/standard Data80204-DCB MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
Current Rating for Which Designed2.500 AMPERES NOMINAL
Average Life Rating in Hours300.0
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Wattage Rating300.000 WATTS
Base StyleFOUR PIN INDEXING
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Filament DesignationC-13D
Burning PositionBASE DOWN TO HORIZONTAL
Bulb DesignatorT-12
Voltage Rating120.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
3110-00-155-680410786 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Garwood/feller Inc Garwood Winch Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
DCB PRIMARY Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
DCB American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-155-6804INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
10786

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-279-8685?

NSN 6240-00-279-8685 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-279-8685?

NSN 6240-00-279-8685 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: DCB (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), DCB (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute).

What NSN replaces 6240-00-279-8685?

There is 1 known substitute for 6240-00-279-8685: 3110-00-155-6804. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of DCB?

Key specifications for DCB: Specification/standard Data: 80204-DCB MANUFACTURERS STANDARD; Current Rating for Which Designed: 2.500 AMPERES NOMINAL; Average Life Rating in Hours: 300.0; Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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