The Lamp,flashtube, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-898-9190, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-898-9190 |
| Primary Part Number | 40-6A |
| Item Name | Lamp,flashtube |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Maximum Flashing Rate Per Second | 1 |
| Flashtube Style | LINEAR WITH OUTER BULB |
| Filling Gas Type | XENON |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE |
| Flashtube Overall Length | 2.050 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Voltage Rating | 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Base Style | DOUBLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 40-6A | Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal (USA) |
| 40-0003 | Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal (USA) |
| 2665 | Leonardo Spa Helicopters Division - Production Site (ITA) |
| 369A4562-3 | Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Co Inc (USA) |
| 369A4562-3 | The Boeing Company (USA) |
NSN 6240-00-898-9190 is a Lamp,flashtube, manufactured by Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 6240-00-898-9190 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 40-6A (Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal), 40-0003 (Mellish & Murray Co. Dba Aero Flash Signal Div Aeroflash Signal), 2665 (Leonardo Spa Helicopters Division - Production Site), 369A4562-3 (Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Co Inc), 369A4562-3 (The Boeing Company).
There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-898-9190: 5340-00-084-3456, 5110-00-373-1691, 5930-00-407-4149 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 40-6A: Maximum Flashing Rate Per Second: 1; Flashtube Style: LINEAR WITH OUTER BULB; Filling Gas Type: XENON; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 6240-00-898-9190 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.