The Lamp,fluorescent, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-00-982-9792, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-00-982-9792 |
| Item Name | Lamp,fluorescent |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Base Style | SINGLE PIN (FLUORESCENT) |
| Rated Average Life | HOURS |
| Bulb Designator | T-12 |
| Wattage Rating | 20.000 WATTS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | WHITE, COOL |
| Starting Characteristic | INSTANT |
| Bulb Style | T (TUBULAR) |
| Average Life Rating in Hours | 7500.0 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F24T12CW | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps |
| F24T12CW | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Company |
| F24T12/CW | 5/1 Secondary reference Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company |
NSN 6240-00-982-9792 is a Lamp,fluorescent, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-00-982-9792: Base Style: SINGLE PIN (FLUORESCENT); Rated Average Life: HOURS; Bulb Designator: T-12; Overall Length: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.