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8AB1Lamp,glow

American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute · NSN 6240-00-299-7255 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-299-7255 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-299-7255. Primary manufacturer part number: 8AB1.
Features
  • Lamp,glow — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 6000.0
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: RED
  • Bulb Designator: T-2
  • Filling Gas Type: NEON
  • Base Style: TELEPHONE SLIDE NUMBER ONE
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type: 60.0 AC NOMINAL FIRST VOLTAGE
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,glow, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-299-7255, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 12 commercial cross-references from 11 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-299-7255
Primary Part Number8AB1
Item NameLamp,glow
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours6000.0
Emitted Light CharacteristicRED
Bulb DesignatorT-2
Filling Gas TypeNEON
Base StyleTELEPHONE SLIDE NUMBER ONE
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type60.0 AC NOMINAL FIRST VOLTAGE
Gas Striking Voltage Rating in Volts and Current Type90.0 DC NOMINAL SECOND VOLTAGE
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Specification/standard Data80204-8AB1 MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
Circuit Voltage Rating in Volts44.000 MINIMUM AND 74.000 MAXIMUM
Resistor Rating and Location220.000 KILOHMS EXTERNAL
Light Intensity LevelNOT RATED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
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5935-00-240-31171200-0727 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon
Agilent Technologies, Inc. Div Agilent Technologies Headquarters
5935-00-847-4641223-144 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon
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5365-00-912-48244849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim
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6685-00-954-8664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
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Reactor
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5360-01-089-28694849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,torsion
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5950-01-253-27954950306 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8AB1 PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
8AB(NE-4) General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
87-1128 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
NE4 General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
65S138235 Motorola Communications Group Parts Dept Div of Motorola Inc (USA)
NE-4 Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
8AB Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
5889252Z Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
65S1390244 Motorola Communications Group Parts Dept Div of Motorola Inc (USA)
NE-4 Glow Lite Corp (USA)
4849 Ets-Lindgren L.p. (USA)
NE4 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
Related Parts
3030-00-001-7833INTERCHANGEABLE
BELT,V
AX65
5950-00-238-8671INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
51A470
5935-00-240-3117INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON
1200-0727
5935-00-847-4641INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON
223-144
5365-00-912-4824INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
4849
6685-00-954-8664INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
5950-01-033-9144INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
1801354
5360-01-089-2869INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,TORSION
4849
5950-01-253-2795INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
4950306

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-299-7255?

NSN 6240-00-299-7255 is a Lamp,glow, manufactured by American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-299-7255?

NSN 6240-00-299-7255 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: 8AB1 (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute), 8AB(NE-4) (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group), 87-1128 (Finnigan Corporation), NE4 (General Electric Company Dba Ge), 65S138235 (Motorola Communications Group Parts Dept Div of Motorola Inc) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-299-7255?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6240-00-299-7255: 3030-00-001-7833, 5950-00-238-8671, 5935-00-240-3117 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8AB1?

Key specifications for 8AB1: Average Life Rating in Hours: 6000.0; Emitted Light Characteristic: RED; Bulb Designator: T-2; Filling Gas Type: NEON. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-299-7255 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-299-7255 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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