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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

15A/WLamp,incandescent

General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept · NSN 6240-00-988-1395 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-988-1395 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-988-1395. Primary manufacturer part number: 15A/W.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.125 AMPERES NOMINAL
  • Base Style: MEDIUM SCREW
  • Specification/standard Data: 08108-15A15/W-125V MANUFACTURERS STANDARD V
  • Wattage Rating: 15.000 WATTS
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Bulb Designator: A-15
  • Bulb Style: A (ARBITRARY DESIGNATION)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-988-1395, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-988-1395
Primary Part Number15A/W
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept
StatusCANCELLED
Current Rating for Which Designed0.125 AMPERES NOMINAL
Base StyleMEDIUM SCREW
Specification/standard Data08108-15A15/W-125V MANUFACTURERS STANDARD V
Wattage Rating15.000 WATTS
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Bulb DesignatorA-15
Bulb StyleA (ARBITRARY DESIGNATION)
Average Life Rating in Hours2500.0
Voltage Rating120.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Filament DesignationC-9
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5905-00-583-864885-6410 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Bogen Communications Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
15A15W115-125V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
15A/W120V Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
15A/WH-115-125V Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
15A/W PRIMARY General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept (USA)
15A/W120V General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
Related Parts
5905-00-583-8648INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
85-6410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-988-1395?

NSN 6240-00-988-1395 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-988-1395?

NSN 6240-00-988-1395 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 15A15W115-125V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 15A/W120V (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 15A/WH-115-125V (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 15A/W (General Electric Co Lamp Glass and Components Dept), 15A/W120V (General Electric Company Dba Ge).

What NSN replaces 6240-00-988-1395?

There is 1 known substitute for 6240-00-988-1395: 5905-00-583-8648. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 15A/W?

Key specifications for 15A/W: Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.125 AMPERES NOMINAL; Base Style: MEDIUM SCREW; Specification/standard Data: 08108-15A15/W-125V MANUFACTURERS STANDARD V; Wattage Rating: 15.000 WATTS. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-988-1395 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-988-1395 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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