6240-00-405-5888

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Federal Supply Group

Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

Federal Supply Classification

6240 Electric Lamps

National Stock Number

6240-00-405-5888

Item Name Code

00727

Assigment Date

09/20/1972 (53 years ago)

3.125 inches nominal overall length, white emitted light characteristic, c-8 filament designation, rough service filament heavy duty service rating, 1000.0 average life rating in hours

Product Characteristics

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Overall Length: 3.125 inches nominal
Filament Designation: c-8
Average Life Rating In Hours: 1000.0
Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: rough service
Emitted Light Characteristic: white
Light Center Length: 1.625 inches nominal
Features Provided: heat resistant glass and preaged lamp
Base Style: double contact candelabra prefocus
Bulb Style: t (tubular)
Bulb Designator: t-8
Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: transparent
Current Rating For Which Designed: 4.200 amperes nominal
Rated Average Life: hours
Burning Position: base down
Part Name Assigned By Controlling Agency: bwd
Special Features: wire leads 6.0 in. lg; tungsten filament material

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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 6240-00-405-5888?

The FSCG of the NSN 6240-00-405-5888 is 6240

Does the NSN 6240-00-405-5888 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 9405490000

Does NSN 6240-00-405-5888 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 6240-00-405-5888 contain precious materials?

Item does not contain precious metal.

Does NSN 6240-00-405-5888 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 6240-00-405-5888 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 53 years ago, on Wed, Sep 20, 1972