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F42T6CWLamp,fluorescent

American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute · NSN 6240-00-669-6587 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-669-6587 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-669-6587. Primary manufacturer part number: F42T6CW.
Features
  • Lamp,fluorescent — FSC 6240
  • Base Style: SINGLE PIN FLUTED (FLUORESCENT)
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Starting Characteristic: INSTANT
  • Wattage Rating: 25.000 WATTS
  • Bulb Designator: T-6
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 7500.0
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE, COOL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-669-6587, 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 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-669-6587
Primary Part NumberF42T6CW
Item NameLamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
StatusCANCELLED
Base StyleSINGLE PIN FLUTED (FLUORESCENT)
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Starting CharacteristicINSTANT
Wattage Rating25.000 WATTS
Bulb DesignatorT-6
Average Life Rating in Hours7500.0
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE, COOL
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
F42T6CW Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group (USA)
SMB211321-1 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
F42T6CW PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
WL116 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
F42T6CW Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
F42T6/CW Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
10607882-1 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
F42T6CW PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
10720 General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
716699-8 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-669-6587?

NSN 6240-00-669-6587 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 6240-00-669-6587?

NSN 6240-00-669-6587 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: F42T6CW (Gte Products Corp Lighting Products Group), SMB211321-1 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), F42T6CW (American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute), WL116 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), F42T6CW (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-669-6587?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6240-00-669-6587: 4520-00-001-9223, 3110-00-108-9224, 5940-00-143-5406 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of F42T6CW?

Key specifications for F42T6CW: Base Style: SINGLE PIN FLUTED (FLUORESCENT); Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR); Starting Characteristic: INSTANT; Wattage Rating: 25.000 WATTS. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-669-6587 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-669-6587 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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