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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

48C2Lamp,incandescent

Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company · NSN 6240-00-715-0037 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-715-0037 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-715-0037. Primary manufacturer part number: 48C2.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: T-2
  • Wattage Rating: 1.536 WATTS AND 1.824 WATTS
  • Light Output Rating: 425.000 END FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Voltage Rating: 48.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Rated Average Life: INDEFINITE LONG
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • 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 6240-00-715-0037, 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 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 8 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-715-0037
Primary Part Number48C2
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhilips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb DesignatorT-2
Wattage Rating1.536 WATTS AND 1.824 WATTS
Light Output Rating425.000 END FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Voltage Rating48.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Rated Average LifeINDEFINITE LONG
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Base StyleTELEPHONE SLIDE NUMBER TWO
Current Rating for Which Designed0.032 AMPERES MINIMUM AND 0.038 AMPERES MAXIMUM
Filament DesignationC-5
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6240-00-153-6515 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
4510-00-190-9858 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,shower Curtain
6240-00-192-750248C3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
5999-00-230-1212 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip,electrical
5120-00-244-9147 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,adjustable
6240-00-713-0237LA253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch
6240-00-881-7980 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6240-00-881-801448D2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
48C2 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
48C2 Marlin Firearms Co the (USA)
48C Shelly Associates Inc. (USA)
48C2 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
48C2 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
381A554 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
C78-392 American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
42201-000 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
VARIABLE PRICING Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-153-6515INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
4510-00-190-9858INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,SHOWER CURTAIN
6240-00-192-7502INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
48C3
5999-00-230-1212INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
5120-00-244-9147INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,ADJUSTABLE
6240-00-713-0237INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
LA253
6240-00-881-7980INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6240-00-881-8014INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
48D2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-715-0037?

NSN 6240-00-715-0037 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 6240-00-715-0037?

NSN 6240-00-715-0037 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 48C2 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 48C2 (Marlin Firearms Co the), 48C (Shelly Associates Inc.), 48C2 (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group), 48C2 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-715-0037?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6240-00-715-0037: 6240-00-153-6515, 4510-00-190-9858, 6240-00-192-7502 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 48C2?

Key specifications for 48C2: Bulb Designator: T-2; Wattage Rating: 1.536 WATTS AND 1.824 WATTS; Light Output Rating: 425.000 END FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING; Voltage Rating: 48.000 VOLTS NOMINAL. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-715-0037 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-715-0037 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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