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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

6S6DCLamp,incandescent

Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company · NSN 6240-00-553-1038 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-553-1038 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-553-1038. Primary manufacturer part number: 6S6DC.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.250 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 1500.0
  • Filament Designation: C-2V V
  • Bulb Style: S (STRAIGHT SIDE)
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Bulb Designator: S-6
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-553-1038, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 25 commercial cross-references from 16 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-553-1038
Primary Part Number6S6DC
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhilips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company
StatusCANCELLED
Current Rating for Which Designed0.250 AMPERES NOMINAL
Average Life Rating in Hours1500.0
Filament DesignationC-2V V
Bulb StyleS (STRAIGHT SIDE)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Bulb DesignatorS-6
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Light Center Length1.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Base StyleDOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA
Wattage Rating6.000 WATTS
Voltage Rating24.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
6240-00-143-3049 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6240-00-143-3060 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6240-00-143-75136S6-24 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Dialight Corporation
6240-00-250-64386S650V INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Westinghouse Electric Corp
4935-01-032-2660 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bulb
6240-01-064-8889 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6515-01-467-7881398.88 INTERCHANGEABLE
Forceps,bone Reduction
Depuy Synthes Sales Inc Dba Depuy Synthes Trauma Div Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc., D/b/a Depuy Synthes Trauma
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6S6DC Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
6S6-DC-24 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
9909-19 Cummins Inc. (USA)
6S6DC24V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
144A4918P11 General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
6S6DC24V General Electric Company (USA)
6S6DC24V Dialight Corporation (USA)
6S6DC24 Dialight Corporation (USA)
6S6-24VDC General Electric Company (USA)
6S6DC24V General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group (USA)
676235 Cae Inc (CAN)
656DC24V Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
6240PL1676699 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
1804732-7 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
6S6DC-24V Lighting Components and Design Incorporated Dba Lc&d (USA)
144A918P11 General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
656DC General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group (USA)
656DC24V Dialight Corporation (USA)
GE656-DC24V General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
144A4918P11 Ward Leonard Ct Llc (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-143-3049INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6240-00-143-3060INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6240-00-143-7513INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6S6-24
6240-00-250-6438INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6S650V
4935-01-032-2660INTERCHANGEABLE
BULB
6240-01-064-8889INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6515-01-467-7881INTERCHANGEABLE
FORCEPS,BONE REDUCTION
398.88

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-553-1038?

NSN 6240-00-553-1038 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-553-1038?

NSN 6240-00-553-1038 has 25 cross-referenced part numbers: 6S6DC (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 6S6-DC-24 (Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh), 9909-19 (Cummins Inc.), 6S6DC24V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 144A4918P11 (General Electric Company Dba Ge) and 20 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-553-1038?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6240-00-553-1038: 6240-00-143-3049, 6240-00-143-3060, 6240-00-143-7513 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6S6DC?

Key specifications for 6S6DC: Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.250 AMPERES NOMINAL; Average Life Rating in Hours: 1500.0; Filament Designation: C-2V V; Bulb Style: S (STRAIGHT SIDE). 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-553-1038 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-553-1038 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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