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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

CM8846Lamp,incandescent

Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron · NSN 6240-00-929-5848 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-929-5848 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-929-5848. Primary manufacturer part number: CM8846.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 16000.0
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.008 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Bulb Designator: T-1
  • Voltage Rating: 3.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-929-5848, 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 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 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
NSN6240-00-929-5848
Primary Part NumberCM8846
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerChicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours16000.0
Current Rating for Which Designed0.008 AMPERES NOMINAL
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Bulb DesignatorT-1
Voltage Rating3.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Output Rating0.001 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Base StyleWIRE LEADS, DOWN
Filament DesignationC-2R
Wire Lead Length1.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
2910-00-009-5225 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nozzle,fuel Injection
5330-00-178-46270S507 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Hoist Liftruck Mfg Inc
5950-00-296-131954161-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems
4820-00-299-10388846 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston,valve
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems
5905-00-576-6397 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,film
5950-00-646-0621 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
6760-01-224-8990 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shade,photographic Lens
4730-01-341-5234 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tailpiece,union
5895-01-342-93828846 INTERCHANGEABLE
Modem,communications
Gould Instrument Systems Inc
4820-01-446-91228846 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,valve
Cooper Interconnect, Inc. Dba Cooper Interconnect Div Interconnect
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
399820-004 Elbitamerica, Inc. (USA)
80 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch (USA)
CM8846 PRIMARY Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
8846 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
PL8846 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
CM8-846 LAMP Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron (USA)
LTX8846 Lamptronix Co Ltd (USA)
SA8846 Shelly Associates Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
2910-00-009-5225INTERCHANGEABLE
NOZZLE,FUEL INJECTION
5330-00-178-4627INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
0S507
5950-00-296-1319INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
54161-1
4820-00-299-1038INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,VALVE
8846
5905-00-576-6397INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,FILM
5950-00-646-0621INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
6760-01-224-8990INTERCHANGEABLE
SHADE,PHOTOGRAPHIC LENS
4730-01-341-5234INTERCHANGEABLE
TAILPIECE,UNION
5895-01-342-9382INTERCHANGEABLE
MODEM,COMMUNICATIONS
8846
4820-01-446-9122INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,VALVE
8846

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-929-5848?

NSN 6240-00-929-5848 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 6240-00-929-5848?

NSN 6240-00-929-5848 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 399820-004 (Elbitamerica, Inc.), 80 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch), CM8846 (Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron), 8846 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), PL8846 (Precision Lamp Inc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-929-5848?

There are 10 known substitutes for 6240-00-929-5848: 2910-00-009-5225, 5330-00-178-4627, 5950-00-296-1319 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of CM8846?

Key specifications for CM8846: Average Life Rating in Hours: 16000.0; Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.008 AMPERES NOMINAL; Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR); Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-929-5848 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-929-5848 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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