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F40BLamp,fluorescent

Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps · NSN 6240-00-781-0790 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-781-0790 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-781-0790. Primary manufacturer part number: F40B.
Features
  • Lamp,fluorescent — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: T-12
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: BLUE
  • Base Style: MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT)
  • Wattage Rating: 40.000 WATTS
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 15500.0
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-781-0790, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-781-0790
Primary Part NumberF40B
Item NameLamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
StatusACTIVE
Bulb DesignatorT-12
Emitted Light CharacteristicBLUE
Base StyleMEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT)
Wattage Rating40.000 WATTS
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Average Life Rating in Hours15500.0
Starting CharacteristicPREHEAT AND RAPID
Terminal Type and Quantity2 PIN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5120-00-288-6514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,socket Wrench
5120-01-335-0731 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handle,socket Wrench
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
F40B General Electric Company (USA)
F40B PRIMARY Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
F40B Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
F40B Duro-Test Corp (USA)
F40B Duro-Test Lighting (USA)
F40B Arc Ray Electric Corp (USA)
F40B Westinghouse Electric Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5120-00-288-6514INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,SOCKET WRENCH
5120-01-335-0731INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,SOCKET WRENCH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-781-0790?

NSN 6240-00-781-0790 is a Lamp,fluorescent, manufactured by Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-781-0790?

NSN 6240-00-781-0790 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: F40B (General Electric Company), F40B (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), F40B (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), F40B (Duro-Test Corp), F40B (Duro-Test Lighting) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-781-0790?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6240-00-781-0790: 5120-00-288-6514, 5120-01-335-0731. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of F40B?

Key specifications for F40B: Bulb Designator: T-12; Emitted Light Characteristic: BLUE; Base Style: MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT); Wattage Rating: 40.000 WATTS. 11 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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