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MS17290-8Cap,navigation Light

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6220-00-878-6948 · FSC 6220 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6220-00-878-6948 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6220-00-878-6948. Primary manufacturer part number: MS17290-8.
Features
  • Cap,navigation Light — FSC 6220
  • Supplementary Features: MOLDED PLASTIC; 2.000 IN. DIA; 1.062 IN. H IN
  • Criticality Code Justification: FEAT
  • 5 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Cap,navigation Light, cataloged under National Stock Number 6220-00-878-6948, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6220 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6220-00-878-6948
Primary Part NumberMS17290-8
Item NameCap,navigation Light
FSC / FSG6220 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Supplementary FeaturesMOLDED PLASTIC; 2.000 IN. DIA; 1.062 IN. H IN
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6220-00-678-9073 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,navigational,marine
6220-00-678-9075 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,navigational,marine
5340-01-097-8445 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insert,self-Locking
5340-01-120-9366815-1197012 PIECE 17 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
Naval Ship Systems Command
6220-01-146-1495 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,lamp
6220-01-176-5622 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,navigational,marine
5935-01-281-7686 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
6220-01-388-7187 INTERCHANGEABLE
Light,navigational,marine
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS17290-8 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-24560/12 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M24560/12-011 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS17290PC8 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-L-24560/13 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6220-00-678-9073INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,NAVIGATIONAL,MARINE
6220-00-678-9075INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,NAVIGATIONAL,MARINE
5340-01-097-8445INTERCHANGEABLE
INSERT,SELF-LOCKING
5340-01-120-9366INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
815-1197012 PIECE 17
6220-01-146-1495INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,LAMP
6220-01-176-5622INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,NAVIGATIONAL,MARINE
5935-01-281-7686INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
6220-01-388-7187INTERCHANGEABLE
LIGHT,NAVIGATIONAL,MARINE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6220-00-878-6948?

NSN 6220-00-878-6948 is a Cap,navigation Light, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6220 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6220-00-878-6948?

NSN 6220-00-878-6948 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MS17290-8 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-24560/12 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M24560/12-011 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS17290PC8 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-L-24560/13 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6220-00-878-6948?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6220-00-878-6948: 6220-00-678-9073, 6220-00-678-9075, 5340-01-097-8445 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS17290-8?

Key specifications for MS17290-8: Supplementary Features: MOLDED PLASTIC; 2.000 IN. DIA; 1.062 IN. H IN; Special Features: MILITARY SENSITIVE WARFARE; Criticality Code Justification: FEAT. 3 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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