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M47PA-R1000/VBULamp,metal Halide

General Electric Company Dba Ge · NSN 6240-01-162-0309 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-162-0309 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0309. Primary manufacturer part number: M47PA-R1000/VBU.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Burning Position: VERTICAL AND BASE UP
  • Bulb Designator: BT-56
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
  • Wattage Rating: 1000.000 WATTS
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0309, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-162-0309
Primary Part NumberM47PA-R1000/VBU
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company Dba Ge
StatusACTIVE
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Burning PositionVERTICAL AND BASE UP
Bulb DesignatorBT-56
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Wattage Rating1000.000 WATTS
Light Output Rating105000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Average Life Rating in Hours10000.0
Light Output Rating83000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
6240-01-162-0310M47PA-R1000/VBD INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-162-0311M47PB-R1000/VBU INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-163-001588460 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M47PA-R1000/VBU PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
A-A-1760 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
6240-01-162-0310INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M47PA-R1000/VBD
6240-01-162-0311INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M47PB-R1000/VBU
6240-01-163-0015INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
88460

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-162-0309?

NSN 6240-01-162-0309 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by General Electric Company Dba Ge, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-162-0309?

NSN 6240-01-162-0309 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: M47PA-R1000/VBU (General Electric Company Dba Ge), A-A-1760 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-162-0309?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6240-01-162-0309: 6240-01-162-0310, 6240-01-162-0311, 6240-01-163-0015. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M47PA-R1000/VBU?

Key specifications for M47PA-R1000/VBU: Overall Length: 15.375 INCHES NOMINAL15.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Special Features: TYPE 1; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW. 13 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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