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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

246Lamp,incandescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-00-914-5581 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-914-5581 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-914-5581. Primary manufacturer part number: 246.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Filament Designation: C-6
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 20.0
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.220 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Base Style: MINIATURE SCREW
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-914-5581, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-914-5581
Primary Part Number246
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
StatusACTIVE
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Filament DesignationC-6
Average Life Rating in Hours20.0
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Current Rating for Which Designed0.220 AMPERES NOMINAL
Base StyleMINIATURE SCREW
Bulb StyleTL (TUBULAR, LENS END)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb DesignatorTL-3
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5360-00-384-0023FC965 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Federal Mogul Corp Sub Wagner Brake Moog Automotive Div
2520-00-496-2049S246 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve Assembly
Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic
5315-01-103-8679870092 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin
David Brown Hydraulics Inc Dba Hydreco
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
S-246 Shokai Far East, Ltd. (USA)
PL246 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
246 PRIMARY Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
87-0092 Finnigan Corporation (USA)
246 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
Related Parts
5360-00-384-0023INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
FC965
2520-00-496-2049INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
S246
5315-01-103-8679INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN
870092

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-914-5581?

NSN 6240-00-914-5581 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-914-5581?

NSN 6240-00-914-5581 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: S-246 (Shokai Far East, Ltd.), PL246 (Precision Lamp Inc), 246 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 87-0092 (Finnigan Corporation), 246 (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group).

What NSN replaces 6240-00-914-5581?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6240-00-914-5581: 5360-00-384-0023, 2520-00-496-2049, 5315-01-103-8679. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 246?

Key specifications for 246: Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED; Filament Designation: C-6; Average Life Rating in Hours: 20.0; Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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