The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-659-5740, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Continental Electronics Corp. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-659-5740 |
| Primary Part Number | 262-5066-040 |
| Item Name | Lamp,fluorescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Manufacturer | Continental Electronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Base Style | G19 (B1-PIN) |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Wattage Rating | 17.0 WATTS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE, WARM |
| Bulb Style | T (TUBULAR) |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 20.000 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 262-5066-040 | Continental Electronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F017/741/ECO | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-01-659-5740 is a Lamp,fluorescent, manufactured by Continental Electronics Corp, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
NSN 6240-01-659-5740 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 262-5066-040 (Continental Electronics Corp).
Key specifications for 262-5066-040: Base Style: G19 (B1-PIN); Rated Average Life: HOURS; Overall Length: 24.0 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Wattage Rating: 17.0 WATTS. 6 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.