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ANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS)Lamp,fluorescent

American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute · NSN 6240-00-152-2987 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-152-2987 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-152-2987. Primary manufacturer part number: ANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS).
Features
  • Lamp,fluorescent — FSC 6240
  • Wattage Rating: 40.000 WATTS
  • Base Style: MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT)
  • Specification/standard Data: 08108-F40CW MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 20000.0
  • Starting Characteristic: RAPID
  • Bulb Designator: T-12
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-152-2987, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 26 commercial cross-references from 22 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-152-2987
Primary Part NumberANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS)
Item NameLamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
StatusCANCELLED
Wattage Rating40.000 WATTS
Base StyleMEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT)
Specification/standard Data08108-F40CW MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
Average Life Rating in Hours20000.0
Starting CharacteristicRAPID
Bulb DesignatorT-12
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE, COOL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6240-00-051-5163 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
6240-00-067-1021F72T12CW/1500 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-00-072-9950F60T12CWH0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
6240-00-072-9951F48T12DH0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
Duro-Test Lighting
6240-00-072-9952F24T12DH0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
Duro-Test Lighting
6240-00-072-9956F36T12DH0 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
General Electric Company Dba Ge
5330-00-529-68312501107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing Assembly
Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Llc
6240-00-556-865533558-1-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
King Nutronics Corporation Dba King Nutronics
6240-00-702-6955FC8T9/KB INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-00-824-4231F30T12DRS INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
General Electric Company Dba Ge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
ANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS) PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
F40CW Marvel Lamp Co Inc (USA)
UA1650-1 Goodrich Corporation Dba Goodrich Corp (USA)
W-L-116/28T Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
9018087 U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA)
1504K11 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
8296975 General Motors Corp Electro-Motive Div (USA)
F40CW General Electric Company Dba Ge Aerospace (USA)
F40CW Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
5-4-4892 W1d1 Natick Soldier Center Dba Us Army Ccdc Soldier Center Div Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (USA)
A-A-1848 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
A-A-55002 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
F40CW General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
F40CW Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
8528262-2 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin (USA)
C78.1-1978 American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
P-454216-002 Steris Corporation Dba Steris Applied Sterilization Technololgies (USA)
W-L-00116/28A Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
F40CW Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
GL808AF1 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-051-5163INTERCHANGEABLE
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6240-00-067-1021INTERCHANGEABLE
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F72T12CW/1500
6240-00-072-9950INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F60T12CWH0
6240-00-072-9951INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F48T12DH0
6240-00-072-9952INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F24T12DH0
6240-00-072-9956INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F36T12DH0
5330-00-529-6831INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING ASSEMBLY
2501107
6240-00-556-8655INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
33558-1-5
6240-00-702-6955INTERCHANGEABLE
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FC8T9/KB
6240-00-824-4231INTERCHANGEABLE
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F30T12DRS
6240-00-826-0324INTERCHANGEABLE
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1580
6240-00-917-6909INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-152-2987?

NSN 6240-00-152-2987 is a Lamp,fluorescent, manufactured by American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-152-2987?

NSN 6240-00-152-2987 has 26 cross-referenced part numbers: ANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS) (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute), F40CW (Marvel Lamp Co Inc), UA1650-1 (Goodrich Corporation Dba Goodrich Corp), W-L-116/28T (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 9018087 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm) and 21 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-152-2987?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-152-2987: 6240-00-051-5163, 6240-00-067-1021, 6240-00-072-9950 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of ANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS)?

Key specifications for ANSI C78.1-78(F40T12/CW/RS): Overall Length: 48.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Wattage Rating: 40.000 WATTS; Base Style: MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT); Specification/standard Data: 08108-F40CW MANUFACTURERS STANDARD. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-152-2987 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-152-2987 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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