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M47PB-R1000/VBULamp,metal Halide

General Electric Company Dba Ge · NSN 6240-01-162-0311 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-162-0311 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0311. Primary manufacturer part number: M47PB-R1000/VBU.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Wattage Rating: 1000.000 WATTS
  • Burning Position: VERTICAL AND BASE UP
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Light Intensity Distribution Feature: PHOSPHOR COATED
  • Bulb Designator: BT-36
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-162-0311, 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 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 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
NSN6240-01-162-0311
Primary Part NumberM47PB-R1000/VBU
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company Dba Ge
StatusACTIVE
Wattage Rating1000.000 WATTS
Burning PositionVERTICAL AND BASE UP
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Intensity Distribution FeaturePHOSPHOR COATED
Bulb DesignatorBT-36
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Light Output Rating100000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Average Life Rating in Hours10000.0
Light Output Rating79000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
6240-01-162-0309M47PA-R1000/VBU INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
6240-01-162-0310M47PA-R1000/VBD 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
M47PB-R100/VBU General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
A-A-1760 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
M47PB-R1000/VBU PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
Related Parts
6240-01-162-0309INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M47PA-R1000/VBU
6240-01-162-0310INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M47PA-R1000/VBD
6240-01-163-0015INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
88460

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-162-0311?

NSN 6240-01-162-0311 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 6240-01-162-0311?

NSN 6240-01-162-0311 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M47PB-R100/VBU (General Electric Company Dba Ge), A-A-1760 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), M47PB-R1000/VBU (General Electric Company Dba Ge).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-162-0311?

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

What are the specifications of M47PB-R1000/VBU?

Key specifications for M47PB-R1000/VBU: Wattage Rating: 1000.000 WATTS; Special Features: TYPE 4; Burning Position: VERTICAL AND BASE UP; Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT. 14 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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