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42838Lamp,incandescent

General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group · NSN 6240-01-450-3057 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-450-3057 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-450-3057. Primary manufacturer part number: 42838.
Features
  • Lamp,incandescent — FSC 6240
  • Light Output Rating: 70000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Filament Designation: C-6
  • Bulb Diameter: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 300.0
  • Bulb Designator: PAR36
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Current Rating for Which Designed: 0.293 AMPERES NOMINAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-450-3057, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group. Government technical data includes 16 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-450-3057
Primary Part Number42838
Item NameLamp,incandescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group
StatusACTIVE
Light Output Rating70000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Filament DesignationC-6
Bulb Diameter4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Average Life Rating in Hours300.0
Bulb DesignatorPAR36
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Current Rating for Which Designed0.293 AMPERES NOMINAL
Wattage Rating37.500 WATTS
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb StylePAR (PARABOLIC, ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR)
Base StyleADMEDIUM SCREW
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Filling Gas TypeHALOGEN
Voltage Rating12.800 VOLTS NOMINAL
Filament Heavy Duty Service RatingNOT RATED
Light Beam TypeSPOT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4720-00-618-766026429 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,preformed
Gates Corporation
5999-00-907-471142-838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shielding Gasket,electronic
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Chomerics Division
6685-01-020-117542838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder Assembly
Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
4130-01-523-498342838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Evaporator Coil,refrigeration
Silver King Refrigeration Inc.
6150-01-683-587142838-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
United States Department of the Navy Dba Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42838 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
H7616 General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group (USA)
Related Parts
4720-00-618-7660INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,PREFORMED
26429
5999-00-907-4711INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELDING GASKET,ELECTRONIC
42-838
6685-01-020-1175INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER ASSEMBLY
42838
4130-01-523-4983INTERCHANGEABLE
EVAPORATOR COIL,REFRIGERATION
42838
6150-01-683-5871INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
42838-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-450-3057?

NSN 6240-01-450-3057 is a Lamp,incandescent, manufactured by General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-450-3057?

NSN 6240-01-450-3057 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 42838 (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group), H7616 (General Electric Co Miniature Lamp Products Dept Lighting Business Group).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-450-3057?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6240-01-450-3057: 4720-00-618-7660, 5999-00-907-4711, 6685-01-020-1175 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42838?

Key specifications for 42838: Overall Length: 2.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Light Output Rating: 70000.000 BEAM CANDLEPOWER NOMINAL SINGLE RATING; Filament Designation: C-6; Bulb Diameter: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 18 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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