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159Lamp,incandescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-00-944-1262 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-944-1262 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-944-1262. Primary manufacturer part number: 159.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.150 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Voltage Rating: 6.300 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Light Center Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Wattage Rating: 0.945 WATTS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-944-1262, 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 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 12 commercial cross-references from 11 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
NSN6240-00-944-1262
Primary Part Number159
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
StatusCANCELLED
Average Life Rating in Hours5000.0
Current Rating for Which Designed0.150 AMPERES NOMINAL
Voltage Rating6.300 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Light Center Length0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Wattage Rating0.945 WATTS
Bulb DesignatorT-3 1/4
Base StyleWEDGE
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Specification/standard Data08108-159 MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
Light Output Rating0.340 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament DesignationC-2R
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3110-00-100-3149 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4720-00-103-9279 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2990-00-251-36569S7148 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap Assembly,protective,muffler-
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
5340-00-394-6358DD692-S4700-8 PC 187 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod End,threaded
Naval Ship Systems Command
5935-00-439-9966 INTERCHANGEABLE
Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon
4720-00-471-3168 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
3020-00-570-6129071093 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pulley,assy
Magna Tech Electronic Co Inc Dba Mte
5342-00-674-8542JB8386 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mount,resilient,weapon System
Lord Corporation Dba Lord Corp
6350-00-705-045911093 INTERCHANGEABLE
Leaf,diaphragm
Leslie Controls, Inc. Dba Leslie Controls Inc
2240-00-786-1635 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clutch Band Assembly
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
11093 Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp (USA)
159 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
159 PRIMARY Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
159 Cooper Industries Inc Champion Aviation Products (USA)
1401363-6 Rca Corp Consumer Electronics (USA)
65S135655 Motorola Communications Group Parts Dept Div of Motorola Inc (USA)
159 Lighting Components and Design Incorporated Dba Lc&d (USA)
159 Kavco Inc (USA)
48-157-1159 Varityper Inc (USA)
136858 Wurlitzer Co the (USA)
51093 Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp (USA)
PL159 Precision Lamp Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-3149INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
4720-00-103-9279INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
2990-00-251-3656INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP ASSEMBLY,PROTECTIVE,MUFFLER-
9S7148
5340-00-394-6358INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD END,THREADED
DD692-S4700-8 PC 187
5935-00-439-9966INTERCHANGEABLE
SOCKET,PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPON
4720-00-471-3168INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
3020-00-570-6129INTERCHANGEABLE
PULLEY,ASSY
071093
5342-00-674-8542INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNT,RESILIENT,WEAPON SYSTEM
JB8386
6350-00-705-0459INTERCHANGEABLE
LEAF,DIAPHRAGM
11093
2240-00-786-1635INTERCHANGEABLE
CLUTCH BAND ASSEMBLY
5950-00-795-2854INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER AUTOTRANSFORME
5-1093
5930-00-842-9706INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
168312-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-944-1262?

NSN 6240-00-944-1262 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-944-1262?

NSN 6240-00-944-1262 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: 11093 (Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp), 159 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 159 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 159 (Cooper Industries Inc Champion Aviation Products), 1401363-6 (Rca Corp Consumer Electronics) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-944-1262?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-944-1262: 3110-00-100-3149, 4720-00-103-9279, 2990-00-251-3656 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 159?

Key specifications for 159: Average Life Rating in Hours: 5000.0; Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.150 AMPERES NOMINAL; Voltage Rating: 6.300 VOLTS NOMINAL; Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR). 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-944-1262 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-944-1262 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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