The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-212-2850, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-212-2850 |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSLUCENT |
| Base Style | FLEXIBLE WIRE LEADS |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Bulb Designator | T-3/4 |
| Wire Lead Length | 0.165 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.185 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating | NOT RATED |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE |
| Light Output Rating | 0.127 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER MINIMUM AND 0.172 SPHERICAL CANDLEPOWER MAXIMUM SINGLE RATING |
| Bulb Style | T ("U" SHAPED TUBULAR) |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.054 AMPERES MINIMUM AND 0.066 AMPERES MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Rating | 5.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 5000.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 461C4023-04-021 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 000-040-156 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-01-212-2850 is a Lamp,incandescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-212-2850: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT; Base Style: FLEXIBLE WIRE LEADS; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: T-3/4. 12 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.