The Lamp,incandescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-698-3791, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6240-01-698-3791 |
| Item Name | Lamp,incandescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSPARENT |
| Base Style | SINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA |
| Special Test Features | HIGH TEMPERATURE,THERMAL SHOCK AND HUMIDITY |
| Bulb Designator | S8 |
| Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating | VIBRATION |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-DTL-6363; MIL-DTL-6363/12A; MIL-DTD-6363 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION A |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | GLASS GLOBE CLEAR FINISH |
| Wattage Rating | 19.4 WATTS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | COLORLESS |
| Bulb Style | P (PEAR) |
| Light Intensity Distribution Feature | REFLECTIVE END |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Current Rating for Which Designed | 0.64 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Voltage Rating | 28.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M6363/12-8 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-01-698-3791 is a Lamp,incandescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-698-3791: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT; Base Style: SINGLE CONTACT BAYONET CANDELABRA; Special Test Features: HIGH TEMPERATURE,THERMAL SHOCK AND HUMIDITY; Bulb Designator: S8. 14 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.