The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-305-9257, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-305-9257 |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Filament Designation | C-6 |
| Base Style | THREE SCREW TERMINALS |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Bulb Designator | PAR-36 |
| Wattage Rating | 40.000 WATTS |
| Light Output Rating | 5000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER MINIMUM AND 5600.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER MAXIMUM SINGLE RATING |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 320.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4460X | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group |
NSN 6240-01-305-9257 is a Lamp,incandescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-387-0278. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6240-01-305-9257: Filament Designation: C-6; Base Style: THREE SCREW TERMINALS; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: PAR-36. 7 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.