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456Lamp,incandescent

American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute · NSN 6240-00-941-8479 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-941-8479 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-941-8479. Primary manufacturer part number: 456.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.170 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Rated Average Life: INDEFINITE LONG
  • Bulb Style: G (GLOBULAR)
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0
  • Light Output Rating: 2.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Voltage Rating: 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-941-8479, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-941-8479
Primary Part Number456
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
StatusCANCELLED
Current Rating for Which Designed0.170 AMPERES NOMINAL
Rated Average LifeINDEFINITE LONG
Bulb StyleG (GLOBULAR)
Average Life Rating in Hours5000.0
Light Output Rating2.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Voltage Rating28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Features ProvidedFILAMENT SHIELDING AND HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Wattage Rating4.760 WATTS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Bulb DesignatorG-4 1/2
Light Center Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Filament DesignationC-2F
Base StyleMINIATURE BAYONET
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
6240-00-295-215812579-00399 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Fastenal Company Dba Fastenal Co
6240-00-299-5546F8T5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
Pauluhn Electric Manufacturing, Llp Dba Pauluhn Electric
6240-00-553-1881 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6135-00-643-1309 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
6135-00-643-1310 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
6135-00-835-721013A INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
6135-00-900-2139 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
6135-00-985-7845003-360013R00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
Insitu, Inc.
6135-00-995-1089732 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
Eveready Battery Co Inc
6240-01-423-4144S116543 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Cnh Industrial America Llc Dba Cnh America
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
9231452 Man Erf Uk Ltd (GBR)
456 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
VARPRICE Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense (USA)
502614 Manitowoc Engineering Co Division of the Manitowoc Co Inc (USA)
456 PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
W-L-111 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
S116543 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
456 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
9231452 Erf Bedford Parts (GBR)
Related Parts
6240-00-295-2158INTERCHANGEABLE
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12579-00399
6240-00-299-5546INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F8T5
6240-00-553-1881INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6135-00-643-1309INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
6135-00-643-1310INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
6135-00-835-7210INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
13A
6135-00-900-2139INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
6135-00-985-7845INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
003-360013R00
6135-00-995-1089INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
732
6240-01-423-4144INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
S116543
5136-01-645-0025INTERCHANGEABLE
TAP,RETHREADING
50-2614

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-941-8479?

NSN 6240-00-941-8479 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-941-8479?

NSN 6240-00-941-8479 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 9231452 (Man Erf Uk Ltd), 456 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), VARPRICE (Dla Aviation Engineering Div Department of Defense), 502614 (Manitowoc Engineering Co Division of the Manitowoc Co Inc), 456 (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-941-8479?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6240-00-941-8479: 6240-00-295-2158, 6240-00-299-5546, 6240-00-553-1881 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 456?

Key specifications for 456: Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.170 AMPERES NOMINAL; Rated Average Life: INDEFINITE LONG; Bulb Style: G (GLOBULAR); Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-941-8479 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-941-8479 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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