The Lamp,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-206-1609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Eaton Electrical Inc. Dba Cuttler Hmmer Cmrcl Cntrls Div Div Vehicle Controls Business Unit. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-206-1609 |
| Primary Part Number | L-8826A |
| Item Name | Lamp,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | Eaton Electrical Inc. Dba Cuttler Hmmer Cmrcl Cntrls Div Div Vehicle Controls Business Unit |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Overall Diameter | 0.284 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Lens Color | COLORLESS |
| Base Style | CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED |
| Lens Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Cartridge Style | LONG CYLINDRICAL |
| Primary Lamp Type | INCANDESCENT |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM SLEEVE |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 40.000 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 28.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Cartridge Overall Length | 1.328 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 7000.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| L-8826A PRIMARY | Eaton Electrical Inc. Dba Cuttler Hmmer Cmrcl Cntrls Div Div Vehicle Controls Business Unit (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1603717 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
NSN 6240-01-206-1609 is a Lamp,cartridge, manufactured by Eaton Electrical Inc. Dba Cuttler Hmmer Cmrcl Cntrls Div Div Vehicle Controls Business Unit, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-01-206-1609 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: L-8826A (Eaton Electrical Inc. Dba Cuttler Hmmer Cmrcl Cntrls Div Div Vehicle Controls Business Unit).
Key specifications for L-8826A: Cartridge Overall Diameter: 0.284 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lens Color: COLORLESS; Base Style: CARTRIDGE TWO PIN POLARIZED; Lens Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.