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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MS400/C/BULamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-158-6601 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-158-6601 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-158-6601. Primary manufacturer part number: MS400/C/BU.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Light Output Rating: 25600.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Designator: BT-37/E-37
  • Burning Position: BASE UP
  • Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-158-6601, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl. Government technical data includes 10 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. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-158-6601
Primary Part NumberMS400/C/BU
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusACTIVE
Light Output Rating25600.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb DesignatorBT-37/E-37
Burning PositionBASE UP
Wattage Rating400.000 WATTS
Bulb StylePS (PEAR SHAPE, STRAIGHT NECK)
Average Life Rating in Hours15000.0
Light Output Rating34000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
6240-01-152-266218520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-160-1070MVR400/C/U INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-162-030898251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-163-6606M59PJ-R400/VBD INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-167-1059M59PJ-R400/VBU INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-344-9562 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
4920-01-474-462962957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,waveguide,c
Waveline Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS400/C/BU PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
M59PK-R400/VBU PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
62957 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS400/C/BU Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
A-A-1759 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
62957 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
Related Parts
6240-01-152-2662INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
18520
6240-01-160-1070INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
MVR400/C/U
6240-01-162-0308INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
98251
6240-01-163-6606INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBD
6240-01-167-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBU
6240-01-344-9562INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
4920-01-474-4629INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,WAVEGUIDE,C
62957

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-158-6601?

NSN 6240-01-158-6601 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-158-6601?

NSN 6240-01-158-6601 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MS400/C/BU (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), M59PK-R400/VBU (General Electric Company Dba Ge), 62957 (Venture Lighting Intl), MS400/C/BU (Venture Lighting Intl), A-A-1759 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-158-6601?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6240-01-158-6601: 6240-01-152-2662, 6240-01-160-1070, 6240-01-162-0308 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS400/C/BU?

Key specifications for MS400/C/BU: Light Output Rating: 25600.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW; Special Features: ENERGY SAVER; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT. 12 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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