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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

50R20-120VLamp,incandescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-00-959-6735 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-959-6735 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-959-6735. Primary manufacturer part number: 50R20-120V.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 2000.0
  • Wattage Rating: 50.000 WATTS
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Style: R (REFLECTOR)
  • Bulb Designator: R-20
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-959-6735, 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 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 11 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-959-6735
Primary Part Number50R20-120V
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 Hours2000.0
Wattage Rating50.000 WATTS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb StyleR (REFLECTOR)
Bulb DesignatorR-20
Light Beam TypeFLOOD
Voltage Rating115.000 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 125.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Base StyleMEDIUM SCREW
Light Intensity Distribution FeaturePARABOLIC REFLECTOR
Light Output Rating425.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Filament DesignationC-7A A
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5999-00-188-22190117-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip,electrical
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field
5133-00-189-9254 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,twist
5905-00-944-201055LR20 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Bi Technologies Corporation Div Bi Technologies Corp.
3010-01-563-964201171 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,clutch,nonvehicular
Neuhaus Lp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
50R20-120V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
01171 Lustra Lighting (USA)
262-2379-010 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
50R20FR 21ST Century Enterprises Inc (USA)
50WR20 General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept (USA)
50R20-120V Marvel Lamp Co Inc (USA)
50R20115-120V Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
50R20 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
50R20 Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat (USA)
50R20-120 Marvel Lamp Co Inc (USA)
539811-1 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-188-2219INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,ELECTRICAL
0117-1
5133-00-189-9254INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,TWIST
5905-00-944-2010INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
55LR20
3010-01-563-9642INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,CLUTCH,NONVEHICULAR
01171

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-959-6735?

NSN 6240-00-959-6735 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 6240-00-959-6735?

NSN 6240-00-959-6735 has 11 cross-referenced part numbers: 50R20-120V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 01171 (Lustra Lighting), 262-2379-010 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems), 50R20FR (21ST Century Enterprises Inc), 50WR20 (General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept) and 6 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-959-6735?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6240-00-959-6735: 5999-00-188-2219, 5133-00-189-9254, 5905-00-944-2010 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 50R20-120V?

Key specifications for 50R20-120V: Average Life Rating in Hours: 2000.0; Wattage Rating: 50.000 WATTS; Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED; Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-959-6735 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-959-6735 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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