The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-788-6972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-788-6972 |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Filament Designation | C-2F |
| Base Style | MIDGET FLANGED |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Special Test Features | NAVORD OD36190 |
| Bulb Designator | T-1 3/4 |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE |
| Light Output Rating | 3.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING |
| Bulb Style | T (TUBULAR) |
| Color Temp in Deg Kelvin | 2200.0 |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.040 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SPECIAL TEST FEATURES |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 25000.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2465041P1 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 875823-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference Defense Reduction Agency |
NSN 6240-00-788-6972 is a Lamp,incandescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-00-788-6972: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Filament Designation: C-2F; Base Style: MIDGET FLANGED; Rated Average Life: HOURS. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.