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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

LA253Lamp,incandescent

Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch · NSN 6240-00-713-0237 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-713-0237 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-713-0237. Primary manufacturer part number: LA253.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Voltage Rating: 2.500 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Wattage Rating: 0.875 WATTS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Light Output Rating: 750.000 FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Bulb Designator: TL-1 3/4
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.350 AMPERES NOMINAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-713-0237, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 33 commercial cross-references from 27 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-713-0237
Primary Part NumberLA253
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch
StatusCANCELLED
Voltage Rating2.500 VOLTS NOMINAL
Wattage Rating0.875 WATTS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Light Output Rating750.000 FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Bulb DesignatorTL-1 3/4
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Current Rating for Which Designed0.350 AMPERES NOMINAL
Base StyleMIDGET GROOVED
Light Center Length0.244 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb StyleTL (TUBULAR, LENS END)
Average Life Rating in Hours10000.0
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament DesignationC-2R
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
6240-00-715-0037 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
91602 Comtec Information Systems Inc Digitronics Div (USA)
LTX253 Lamptronix Co Ltd (USA)
3020048-01 Momentum Technologies Inc (USA)
11155225 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
2029407 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
42201-000 Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
253 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch (USA)
TLNMB0002 Comtec Information Systems Inc Digitronics Div (USA)
17754001 Control Data Corp Computer Peripherals Inc (USA)
CM253 Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
93345000 Control Data Corp Computer Peripherals Inc (USA)
5012478 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
253 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
LA253 PRIMARY Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch (USA)
944075 Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance (USA)
04610013-001 Sypris Electronics, Llc Div Sypris Electronics, Llc - Colorado Field Services (USA)
253 Lighting Components and Design Incorporated Dba Lc&d (USA)
060-255 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
944075 Honeywell International, Inc Div Aerospace-Tucson (USA)
FO20CM253 Weircliffe International Ltd (GBR)
Related Parts
6240-00-715-0037INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
1660-00-723-1264INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSY,SURVIVAL
2805-00-917-0709INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,POPPET,ENGINE
11640819
5365-01-155-5269INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
91602
6250-01-235-9037INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMPHOLDER
91602
5315-01-346-2777INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
PL-2-53
2990-01-357-9560INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,EXHAUST PIPE
6780-01-559-2044INTERCHANGEABLE
ACCESSORY KIT,PHOTOGRAPHIC
5998-01-566-1653INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
91602
5915-01-611-5465INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL
MN1602
6117-01-723-5008INTERCHANGEABLE
SOLAR CELL PANEL
44094

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-713-0237?

NSN 6240-00-713-0237 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-713-0237?

NSN 6240-00-713-0237 has 33 cross-referenced part numbers: 91602 (Comtec Information Systems Inc Digitronics Div), LTX253 (Lamptronix Co Ltd), 3020048-01 (Momentum Technologies Inc), 11155225 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), 2029407 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field) and 28 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-713-0237?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6240-00-713-0237: 6240-00-715-0037, 1660-00-723-1264, 2805-00-917-0709 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of LA253?

Key specifications for LA253: Voltage Rating: 2.500 VOLTS NOMINAL; Wattage Rating: 0.875 WATTS; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Light Output Rating: 750.000 FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-713-0237 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-713-0237 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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