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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

F48T12CWH0Lamp,fluorescent

General Electric Company Dba Ge · NSN 6240-00-889-1755 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-00-889-1755 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-00-889-1755. Primary manufacturer part number: F48T12CWH0.
Features
  • Lamp,fluorescent — FSC 6240
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Starting Characteristic: RAPID
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 12000.0
  • Bulb Designator: T-12
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: WHITE, COOL
  • Wattage Rating: 60.000 WATTS
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-889-1755, 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 Electric Company Dba Ge. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-00-889-1755
Primary Part NumberF48T12CWH0
Item NameLamp,fluorescent
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company Dba Ge
StatusCANCELLED
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Starting CharacteristicRAPID
Average Life Rating in Hours12000.0
Bulb DesignatorT-12
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE, COOL
Wattage Rating60.000 WATTS
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Base StyleRECESSED DOUBLE CONTACT (FLUORESCENT)
Features ProvidedWATERPROOF TERMINALS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
6240-01-344-9520F48T12/LW/HO/ALTO INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
421046 Cae Usa Inc. (USA)
421046 Raytheon Technical Services Company (USA)
WL116-32T Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
F48T12CWH0 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
W-L-116 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
F48T12CWH0 PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
F48T12/CW/H0 U S Lighting Corp (USA)
ANSI C78.1-78(F48T12/CW/HO/RS) PRIMARY American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute (USA)
Related Parts
6240-01-344-9520INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT
F48T12/LW/HO/ALTO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-00-889-1755?

NSN 6240-00-889-1755 is a Lamp,fluorescent, manufactured by General Electric Company Dba Ge, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-00-889-1755?

NSN 6240-00-889-1755 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 421046 (Cae Usa Inc.), 421046 (Raytheon Technical Services Company), WL116-32T (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), F48T12CWH0 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps), W-L-116 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-00-889-1755?

There is 1 known substitute for 6240-00-889-1755: 6240-01-344-9520. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of F48T12CWH0?

Key specifications for F48T12CWH0: Special Features: LAMP F48T12CWHO; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Starting Characteristic: RAPID; Average Life Rating in Hours: 12000.0. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-00-889-1755 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-00-889-1755 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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