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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

WL50Lamp,incandescent

Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 6240-00-725-2274 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-725-2274 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-725-2274. Primary manufacturer part number: WL50.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Light Output Rating: 650000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Voltage Rating: 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Base Style: TWO SCREW TERMINALS
  • Light Intensity Distribution Feature: PARABOLIC REFLECTOR
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 25.0
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-725-2274, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-725-2274
Primary Part NumberWL50
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Light Output Rating650000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Voltage Rating28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Base StyleTWO SCREW TERMINALS
Light Intensity Distribution FeaturePARABOLIC REFLECTOR
Average Life Rating in Hours25.0
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataII TYPE
Bulb StylePAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR)
Wattage Rating1000.000 WATTS
Bulb DesignatorPAR-64
Light Beam TypeSPOT
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Filament DesignationCC-8
Features ProvidedHEAT RESISTANT GLASS
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5950-00-027-2792310-0210-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell Div Aerospace ? Redmond Commercial
6695-00-193-4025 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,trigger Pull
3110-00-198-23012XE401 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc
5935-00-683-12574556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Souriau Usa, Inc. Dba Souriau Usa Inc
9905-00-912-30894556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plaque,organizational
Marine Depot Maintenance Command Div Marine Corps Logistics Command, Usmc
5120-01-010-56474556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Inserter,electrical Connector
Advanced Interconnections Corporation
5905-01-245-2277 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
6515-01-288-22074556EU INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,laryngoscope
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
WL50 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MS25242-4556 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4556 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-027-2792INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
310-0210-001
6695-00-193-4025INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,TRIGGER PULL
3110-00-198-2301INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
2XE401
5935-00-683-1257INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
4556
9905-00-912-3089INTERCHANGEABLE
PLAQUE,ORGANIZATIONAL
4556
5120-01-010-5647INTERCHANGEABLE
INSERTER,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4556
5905-01-245-2277INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
6515-01-288-2207INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,LARYNGOSCOPE
4556EU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-725-2274?

NSN 6240-00-725-2274 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-725-2274?

NSN 6240-00-725-2274 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: WL50 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MS25242-4556 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4556 (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group).

What NSN replaces 6240-00-725-2274?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6240-00-725-2274: 5950-00-027-2792, 6695-00-193-4025, 3110-00-198-2301 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of WL50?

Key specifications for WL50: Light Output Rating: 650000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING; Voltage Rating: 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL; Base Style: TWO SCREW TERMINALS; Light Intensity Distribution Feature: PARABOLIC REFLECTOR. 17 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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