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327AMBERLamp,incandescent

Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron · NSN 6240-00-809-8510 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-809-8510 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-809-8510. Primary manufacturer part number: 327AMBER.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: T-1 3/4
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: AMBER
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.040 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Filament Designation: C-2F
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 4000.0
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-809-8510, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-809-8510
Primary Part Number327AMBER
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerChicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb DesignatorT-1 3/4
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Emitted Light CharacteristicAMBER
Current Rating for Which Designed0.040 AMPERES NOMINAL
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Filament DesignationC-2F
Average Life Rating in Hours4000.0
Voltage Rating28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Wattage Rating1.120 WATTS
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Base StyleMIDGET FLANGED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5935-00-052-0735 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,telephone
6625-00-188-3739327T0-50DCUA INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
Triplett (bluffton) Corporation Dba Lfe Instruments
5960-00-188-8582 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5945-00-357-9662A909-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Logitek Inc
5930-00-474-8453R327A INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,drum Type
Siemens Energy and Automation Inc Siemens Furnas Controls Div
5805-00-503-1145SM-D-208072 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ringer,telephone
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
4240-00-998-4418 INTERCHANGEABLE
Goggles,industrial
6130-01-020-5751870161 INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
O T S I
4720-01-059-962832-7A INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Bishop Freeman Co
5961-01-177-04259-3273 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,thyristor
Thermal Dynamics Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
327AMBER Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
555050-001 Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
9327-3 Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc (USA)
87-0161 Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
VARIABLE PRICING Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense (USA)
327A Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
327A Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
87-0161 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
327A General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
9327A Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5935-00-052-0735INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TELEPHONE
6625-00-188-3739INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
327T0-50DCUA
5960-00-188-8582INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5945-00-357-9662INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
A909-5
5930-00-474-8453INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,DRUM TYPE
R327A
5805-00-503-1145INTERCHANGEABLE
RINGER,TELEPHONE
SM-D-208072
4240-00-998-4418INTERCHANGEABLE
GOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL
6130-01-020-5751INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
870161
4720-01-059-9628INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
32-7A
5961-01-177-0425INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,THYRISTOR
9-3273

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-809-8510?

NSN 6240-00-809-8510 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-809-8510?

NSN 6240-00-809-8510 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 327AMBER (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron), 555050-001 (Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co), 9327-3 (Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc), 87-0161 (Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), VARIABLE PRICING (Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-809-8510?

There are 10 known substitutes for 6240-00-809-8510: 5935-00-052-0735, 6625-00-188-3739, 5960-00-188-8582 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 327AMBER?

Key specifications for 327AMBER: Bulb Designator: T-1 3/4; Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED; Emitted Light Characteristic: AMBER; Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.040 AMPERES NOMINAL. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-809-8510 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-809-8510 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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