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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

87-0384Lamp,incandescent

Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. · NSN 6240-00-539-9659 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-539-9659 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-539-9659. Primary manufacturer part number: 87-0384.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Wattage Rating: 20.000 WATTS
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Base Style: SINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 300.0
  • Bulb Designator: R-12
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-539-9659, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.. Government technical data includes 12 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-539-9659
Primary Part Number87-0384
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Wattage Rating20.000 WATTS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Base StyleSINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Average Life Rating in Hours300.0
Bulb DesignatorR-12
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Current Rating for Which Designed1.540 AMPERES NOMINAL
Bulb StyleR (REFLECTOR)
Filament DesignationC-8
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Voltage Rating13.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5950-00-132-22631383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Precision Electronics, Inc
5305-00-297-8043 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5340-00-346-0049138-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,piston
Emhart Industries Inc Corbin Cabinet Lock Hardware Div
6240-00-683-0329S55B INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,flashtube
Amglo Kemlite Laboratories, Inc. Div Xenon
4720-00-684-4048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,metallic
5999-00-729-7273 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shielding Gasket,electronic
5950-00-838-45311-383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Eldec Aerospace Corp
5999-01-026-83411383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Data Grid Modification
Leidos, Inc. Div Cyber and Information Solutions Services
5340-01-169-44051383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,expansion
Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc.
4820-01-238-53281383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
Leslie Controls, Inc. Dba Leslie Controls Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
87-0384 Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
MS35480-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1383 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
1383 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
1383 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
A-A-52463 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
87-0384 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
AA52463-D01 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
5019216-00 United Lutheran Publication House the (USA)
1215060 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA)
PL1383 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
5019210 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-132-2263INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
1383
5305-00-297-8043INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5340-00-346-0049INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,PISTON
138-3
6240-00-683-0329INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLASHTUBE
S55B
4720-00-684-4048INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,METALLIC
5999-00-729-7273INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELDING GASKET,ELECTRONIC
5950-00-838-4531INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
1-383
5999-01-026-8341INTERCHANGEABLE
DATA GRID MODIFICATION
1383
5340-01-169-4405INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,EXPANSION
1383
4820-01-238-5328INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
1383
5365-01-289-5021INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
1383
5120-01-399-9279INTERCHANGEABLE
HAMMER,HAND
1383

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-539-9659?

NSN 6240-00-539-9659 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc., classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-539-9659?

NSN 6240-00-539-9659 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: 87-0384 (Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), MS35480-1 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1383 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 1383 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 1383 (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-539-9659?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-539-9659: 5950-00-132-2263, 5305-00-297-8043, 5340-00-346-0049 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 87-0384?

Key specifications for 87-0384: Wattage Rating: 20.000 WATTS; Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED; Base Style: SINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA; Average Life Rating in Hours: 300.0. 13 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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