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32153-9Lamp,sodium

Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company · NSN 6240-01-097-8688 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-097-8688 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-097-8688. Primary manufacturer part number: 32153-9.
Features
  • Lamp,sodium — FSC 6240
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: YELLOW, LIGHT
  • Light Center Length: 16.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
  • Bulb Designator: T-2 11/16
  • Bulb Style: T (TUBULAR)
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 18000.0
  • Burning Position: BASE UP TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZONTAL AND BASE UP TO 15 DEGREES BELOW HORIZONTAL
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,sodium, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-097-8688, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-097-8688
Primary Part Number32153-9
Item NameLamp,sodium
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhilips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company
StatusCANCELLED
Emitted Light CharacteristicYELLOW, LIGHT
Light Center Length16.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Bulb DesignatorT-2 11/16
Bulb StyleT (TUBULAR)
Average Life Rating in Hours18000.0
Burning PositionBASE UP TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE HORIZONTAL AND BASE UP TO 15 DEGREES BELOW HORIZONTAL
Base StyleTHREE CONTACT MEDIUM BAYONET
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Output Rating22500.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Wattage Rating135.000 WATTS
Light Intensity Distribution FeatureINSIDE COATED
Voltage Rating160.000 VOLTS NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
2920-00-131-182434363 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Bolt,machine
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3020-00-302-582234363 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear Cluster
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3040-00-732-947434363 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gearshaft,bevel
Aerocontrolex Group, Inc. Div Talley Actuators
2995-01-157-5369303H28633 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulation Start Cartridge
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5935-01-180-3902 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
5120-01-191-9062 INTERCHANGEABLE
Installer
5340-01-477-9138321539-107 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,access Door
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5340-01-477-9280321539-105 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,access Door
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
VL9379 Vl Service Lighting Corp (USA)
8292K65 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA)
09303 Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
32153-9 PRIMARY Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
34363 Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh (DEU)
SOX-135 WATT Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company (USA)
Related Parts
2920-00-131-1824INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,BREAKER
34363
5306-00-206-5612INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
34-363
5120-00-277-9076INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,SPANNER
3020-00-302-5822INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR CLUSTER
34363
3040-00-732-9474INTERCHANGEABLE
GEARSHAFT,BEVEL
34363
2995-01-157-5369INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION START CARTRIDGE
303H28633
5935-01-180-3902INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5120-01-191-9062INTERCHANGEABLE
INSTALLER
5340-01-477-9138INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,ACCESS DOOR
321539-107
5340-01-477-9280INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,ACCESS DOOR
321539-105

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-097-8688?

NSN 6240-01-097-8688 is a Lamp,sodium, manufactured by Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-097-8688?

NSN 6240-01-097-8688 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: VL9379 (Vl Service Lighting Corp), 8292K65 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co), 09303 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 32153-9 (Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company), 34363 (Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-097-8688?

There are 10 known substitutes for 6240-01-097-8688: 2920-00-131-1824, 5306-00-206-5612, 5120-00-277-9076 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 32153-9?

Key specifications for 32153-9: Emitted Light Characteristic: YELLOW, LIGHT; Light Center Length: 16.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT; Special Features: ENERGY SAVER. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-097-8688 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-097-8688 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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