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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

55RLamp,incandescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-01-061-7359 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-061-7359 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-061-7359. Primary manufacturer part number: 55R.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: RED
  • Light Output Rating: 2.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Light Center Length: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Base Style: MINIATURE BAYONET
  • Voltage Rating: 7.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-061-7359, 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 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-061-7359
Primary Part Number55R
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
StatusACTIVE
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Emitted Light CharacteristicRED
Light Output Rating2.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Light Center Length0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Base StyleMINIATURE BAYONET
Voltage Rating7.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Bulb StyleB (ARBITRARY DESIGNATION)
Bulb DesignatorG-4 1/2
Average Life Rating in Hours500.0
Current Rating for Which Designed0.410 AMPERES NOMINAL
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filament DesignationC-2R
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
6625-00-133-7673A265-1100 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
Essex Electro Engineers Inc
6625-00-489-64091003149 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc
6625-00-840-6504366-205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Jewell Instruments Llc
6625-00-844-415259B0130 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
William Spencer
6625-00-948-016277C707996P001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
4820-01-026-6513Y008556501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Actuator,pneumatic
Leslie Controls, Inc. Dba Leslie Controls Inc
5660-01-038-1458 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rail End
6625-01-038-6826631-18047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Phaostron Instrument and Electronic Company
6675-01-041-45731218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Template,drafting
Gerlock Harry W
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55R PRIMARY Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
9S4222LTYPES52 PRIMARY Naval Ship Systems Command (USA)
Related Parts
6625-00-133-7673INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
A265-1100
6625-00-489-6409INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
1003149
6625-00-840-6504INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
366-205
6625-00-844-4152INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
59B0130
6625-00-948-0162INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
77C707996P001
4820-01-026-6513INTERCHANGEABLE
ACTUATOR,PNEUMATIC
Y008556501
5660-01-038-1458INTERCHANGEABLE
RAIL END
6625-01-038-6826INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
631-18047
6675-01-041-4573INTERCHANGEABLE
TEMPLATE,DRAFTING
1218

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-061-7359?

NSN 6240-01-061-7359 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-061-7359?

NSN 6240-01-061-7359 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 55R (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), 9S4222LTYPES52 (Naval Ship Systems Command).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-061-7359?

There are 9 known substitutes for 6240-01-061-7359: 6625-00-133-7673, 6625-00-489-6409, 6625-00-840-6504 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55R?

Key specifications for 55R: Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: NOT RATED; Emitted Light Characteristic: RED; Light Output Rating: 2.000 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING; Light Center Length: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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