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F72T12CWVH0Lamp,fluorescent

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. · NSN 6240-00-072-9966 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-072-9966 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-072-9966. Primary manufacturer part number: F72T12CWVH0.
Features
  • Lamp,fluorescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: T-12
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE, COOL
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 9000.0
  • Wattage Rating: 160.000 WATTS
  • Starting Characteristic: RAPID
  • Base Style: RECESSED DOUBLE CONTACT (FLUORESCENT)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-072-9966, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-072-9966
Primary Part NumberF72T12CWVH0
Item NameLamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb DesignatorT-12
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE, COOL
Average Life Rating in Hours9000.0
Wattage Rating160.000 WATTS
Starting CharacteristicRAPID
Base StyleRECESSED DOUBLE CONTACT (FLUORESCENT)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
6510-00-105-58061584 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cole Hersee Company
5950-00-645-598524850 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Freed Transformer Co
5950-00-652-19968180594-502 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Div Advanced Technology Laboratories
6240-00-865-6739 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
6685-01-020-117542838 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder Assembly
Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
4820-01-056-9540R374 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6510-01-367-5531 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bandage,elastic
6850-01-390-9664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Skin Protective Compound,chemica
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1584 Duro-Test Lighting (USA)
F72T12CWSH0 Westinghouse Electric Corp (USA)
1584 Duro-Test Corp (USA)
F72T12CWUH0 Arc Ray Electric Corp (USA)
F72T12/CW/VH0 21ST Century Enterprises Inc (USA)
F72T12CWVH0 PRIMARY General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
F72T12CWSH0 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
F72T12/CW/HO Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
F72T12CWUH0 Duro-Test Corp (USA)
F72T12CWVH0 Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group (USA)
Related Parts
6510-00-105-5806INTERCHANGEABLE
BANDAGE,ELASTIC
1584
5330-00-496-0066INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
75G13517-100
5935-00-501-6263INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
1584
5950-00-645-5985INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
24850
5950-00-652-1996INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
8180594-502
6240-00-865-6739INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
6685-01-020-1175INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER ASSEMBLY
42838
4820-01-056-9540INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID PRESSURE
R374
6510-01-367-5531INTERCHANGEABLE
BANDAGE,ELASTIC
6850-01-390-9664INTERCHANGEABLE
SKIN PROTECTIVE COMPOUND,CHEMICA
4820-01-720-6648INTERCHANGEABLE
COCK,POPPET DRAIN
1584

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-072-9966?

NSN 6240-00-072-9966 is a Lamp,fluorescent, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-072-9966?

NSN 6240-00-072-9966 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 1584 (Duro-Test Lighting), F72T12CWSH0 (Westinghouse Electric Corp), 1584 (Duro-Test Corp), F72T12CWUH0 (Arc Ray Electric Corp), F72T12/CW/VH0 (21ST Century Enterprises Inc) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-072-9966?

There are 11 known substitutes for 6240-00-072-9966: 6510-00-105-5806, 5330-00-496-0066, 5935-00-501-6263 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of F72T12CWVH0?

Key specifications for F72T12CWVH0: Bulb Designator: T-12; Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR); Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE, COOL; Average Life Rating in Hours: 9000.0. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-072-9966 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-072-9966 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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