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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

36PAR36CAP/WFL/12VLamp,incandescent

Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div · NSN 6240-01-344-6940 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-344-6940 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-344-6940. Primary manufacturer part number: 36PAR36CAP/WFL/12V.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Filament Designation: C,C-6
  • Light Beam Type: WIDE FLOOD
  • Light Output Rating: 2350.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Voltage Rating: 12.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
  • Bulb Designator: PAR-36
  • Wattage Rating: 36.000 WATTS
  • Bulb Style: PAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-344-6940, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div. Government technical data includes 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-344-6940
Primary Part Number36PAR36CAP/WFL/12V
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div
StatusACTIVE
Filament DesignationC,C-6
Light Beam TypeWIDE FLOOD
Light Output Rating2350.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Voltage Rating12.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Bulb DesignatorPAR-36
Wattage Rating36.000 WATTS
Bulb StylePAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR)
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Base StyleTWO SCREW TERMINALS
Average Life Rating in Hours4000.0
Current Rating for Which Designed3.000 AMPERES NOMINAL
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
36PAR36CAP/WFL/12V PRIMARY Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
55091 Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-259-1212INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
L218681-3
4720-00-445-4535INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,PREFORMED
FF290
5930-00-755-7454INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
5509-1
5935-00-780-9661INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5509-1
5935-00-928-7850INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
357-7207-080
5995-01-332-6886INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
G284347-148
2540-01-533-9487INTERCHANGEABLE
TOW HOOK
55091

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-344-6940?

NSN 6240-01-344-6940 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-344-6940?

NSN 6240-01-344-6940 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 36PAR36CAP/WFL/12V (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), 55091 (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-344-6940?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6240-01-344-6940: 5945-00-259-1212, 4720-00-445-4535, 5930-00-755-7454 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 36PAR36CAP/WFL/12V?

Key specifications for 36PAR36CAP/WFL/12V: Filament Designation: C,C-6; Overall Length: 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Light Beam Type: WIDE FLOOD; Light Output Rating: 2350.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING. 17 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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