The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-560-4178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-560-4178 |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Wattage Rating | 50.000 WATTS |
| Bulb Style | RP (ARBITRARY DESIGNATION) |
| Voltage Rating | 12.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 2000.0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 185-1100-04 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Tideland Signal Corporation Dba Tideland |
NSN 6240-01-560-4178 is a Lamp,incandescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-560-4178: Rated Average Life: HOURS; Overall Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Wattage Rating: 50.000 WATTS; Bulb Style: RP (ARBITRARY DESIGNATION). 5 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.