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RF4553Lamp,incandescent

Orbitec · NSN 6240-00-816-4808 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-816-4808 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-816-4808. Primary manufacturer part number: RF4553.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Style: PAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR)
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Designator: PAR-46
  • Features Provided: FILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
  • Light Output Rating: 300000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 25.0
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-816-4808, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Orbitec. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 15 commercial cross-references from 14 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
NSN6240-00-816-4808
Primary Part NumberRF4553
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerOrbitec
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb StylePAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR)
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb DesignatorPAR-46
Features ProvidedFILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
Light Output Rating300000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Average Life Rating in Hours25.0
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Base StyleTWO SCREW TERMINALS
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Wattage Rating250.000 WATTS
Filament DesignationCC-8
Voltage Rating28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3110-00-100-31004553 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cone and Rollers,tapered Roller
Federal-Mogul Corp Government Sales Dept
5360-00-246-7580 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
6240-00-372-4841 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
8105-00-408-88784553 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bag,plastic
Commercial-Ullman Lubricants Co
5815-00-710-4130153036 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft
Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters
5950-00-818-2128WM-4553 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Magnetic Components Inc
5915-00-919-7122S3102-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter
Simmonds Precision Products Inc
4730-01-281-5983 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strainer Element,sediment
6515-01-288-22074556EU INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,laryngoscope
Carefusion 2200 Inc
6220-01-302-71834553 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp
Textron Aviation Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RF4553 Orbitec (FRA)
RF4553 Tlti (FRA)
ORB006832 Rexel France (FRA)
6240PL0798080 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
4553 Satair A/s (DNK)
3020842 Safran Electronics & Defense (ex Safran Electronics & Defense Cockpit Solutions) (FRA)
MS25241 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4553 General Electric Co Large Lamp Dept of Lamp Division of Consumer Products Group (USA)
MS25241-4553 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4553 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
4553 American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
153036 France Lampes (FRA)
3020842 Teleflex Syneravia Sa (FRA)
MS25241-4553 Leonardo Uk Ltd (GBR)
GE4553 B-N Group Ltd (GBR)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-3100INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
4553
5360-00-246-7580INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
6240-00-372-4841INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
8105-00-408-8878INTERCHANGEABLE
BAG,PLASTIC
4553
5815-00-710-4130INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT
153036
5950-00-818-2128INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
WM-4553
5915-00-919-7122INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER
S3102-1
4730-01-281-5983INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAINER ELEMENT,SEDIMENT
6515-01-288-2207INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,LARYNGOSCOPE
4556EU
6220-01-302-7183INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP
4553
3110-01-309-7133INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,DUPLEX
7930-01-381-5810INTERCHANGEABLE
GLASS CLEANER

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-816-4808?

NSN 6240-00-816-4808 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Orbitec, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-816-4808?

NSN 6240-00-816-4808 has 15 cross-referenced part numbers: RF4553 (Orbitec), RF4553 (Tlti), ORB006832 (Rexel France), 6240PL0798080 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), 4553 (Satair A/s) and 10 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-816-4808?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-816-4808: 3110-00-100-3100, 5360-00-246-7580, 6240-00-372-4841 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RF4553?

Key specifications for RF4553: Bulb Style: PAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR); Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: PAR-46. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-816-4808 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-816-4808 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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