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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

42792-000Lamp,incandescent

Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co · NSN 6240-00-797-9000 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-797-9000 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-797-9000. Primary manufacturer part number: 42792-000.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 1000.0
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
  • Light Output Rating: 480.000 FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE
  • Wattage Rating: 8.280 WATTS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-797-9000, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 14 commercial cross-references from 12 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-797-9000
Primary Part Number42792-000
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerStromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co
StatusCANCELLED
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Average Life Rating in Hours1000.0
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Light Output Rating480.000 FOOTCANDLES NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Wattage Rating8.280 WATTS
Current Rating for Which Designed0.025 AMPERES NOMINAL
Base StyleTELEPHONE SLIDE NUMBER TWO
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Bulb DesignatorT-2
Voltage Rating115.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Light Center Length2.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Filament DesignationC-7A A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3110-00-108-3813G1108KLLB+COLFS381A INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
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3020-00-110-397240A-3210W INTERCHANGEABLE
Sprocket Wheel
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5945-00-225-545340A INTERCHANGEABLE
Chopper,electronic
Sensata Technologies Maryland, Inc
4820-00-287-31933-9-3V INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,gate
Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation, the Dba Geeco
5330-00-349-814640A INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Wakmann Watch Company Inc
4820-00-428-30944027V4D INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,gate
United Catalysts Inc
5120-00-449-8141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,open End
4820-00-818-1272488-3-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,gate
United Catalysts Inc
4820-00-835-0580 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,gate
4820-00-838-2274 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,gate
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
40A Marvel Lamp Co Inc (USA)
42792-000 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA)
42792-000 PRIMARY Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
S-40A Shokai Far East, Ltd. (USA)
40A Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
40A115V PRIMARY Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
WL101 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
40A Shelly Associates Inc. (USA)
504460 U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA)
40A115V General Electric Company (USA)
D6010-1 Beseler, Charles Co Inc (USA)
40A115V PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
40A115V General Electric Co Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group (USA)
40A General Electric Company (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-108-3813INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
G1108KLLB+COLFS381A
3020-00-110-3972INTERCHANGEABLE
SPROCKET WHEEL
40A-3210W
5945-00-225-5453INTERCHANGEABLE
CHOPPER,ELECTRONIC
40A
4820-00-287-3193INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
3-9-3V
5330-00-349-8146INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
40A
4820-00-428-3094INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
4027V4D
5120-00-449-8141INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,OPEN END
4820-00-818-1272INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
488-3-8
4820-00-835-0580INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
4820-00-838-2274INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GATE
8125-00-933-4414INTERCHANGEABLE
BOTTLE,SCREW CAP
986590
6240-01-097-8344INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
40A(120V)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-797-9000?

NSN 6240-00-797-9000 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-797-9000?

NSN 6240-00-797-9000 has 14 cross-referenced part numbers: 40A (Marvel Lamp Co Inc), 42792-000 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc), 42792-000 (Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co), S-40A (Shokai Far East, Ltd.), 40A (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps) and 9 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-797-9000?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-797-9000: 3110-00-108-3813, 3020-00-110-3972, 5945-00-225-5453 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42792-000?

Key specifications for 42792-000: Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR); Average Life Rating in Hours: 1000.0; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-797-9000 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-797-9000 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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