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88791Lamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-163-2813 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-163-2813 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-163-2813. Primary manufacturer part number: 88791.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Bulb Designator: E-39
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Wattage Rating: 175.000 WATTS
  • Burning Position: UNIVERSAL
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-163-2813, 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 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-163-2813
Primary Part Number88791
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb DesignatorE-39
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Wattage Rating175.000 WATTS
Burning PositionUNIVERSAL
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Average Life Rating in Hours6000.0 AND 10000.0
Light Output Rating12000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Light Output Rating14000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb Diameter3.500 INCHES NOMINAL3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
3020-00-119-141447760 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,bevel
Goodrich Corporation Dba Goodrich Corp
5930-00-752-2775B3002881-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
L3harris Technologies, Inc.
6240-01-162-031296627 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,mercury Vapor
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-443-6416MH175/U INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Philips Electronics North America Corporation Dba Philips Lighting Div Philips Lighting Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
88791 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
M57PE-175/U PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
MH175/U PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
88791 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MH175/U Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
A-A-1761 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
47760 General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
Related Parts
3020-00-119-1414INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,BEVEL
47760
5930-00-752-2775INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
B3002881-2
6240-01-162-0312INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,MERCURY VAPOR
96627
6240-01-443-6416INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
MH175/U

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-163-2813?

NSN 6240-01-163-2813 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-163-2813?

NSN 6240-01-163-2813 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 88791 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), M57PE-175/U (General Electric Company Dba Ge), MH175/U (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), 88791 (Venture Lighting Intl), MH175/U (Venture Lighting Intl) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-163-2813?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6240-01-163-2813: 3020-00-119-1414, 5930-00-752-2775, 6240-01-162-0312 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 88791?

Key specifications for 88791: Bulb Designator: E-39; Special Features: TYPE 1; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-163-2813 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-163-2813 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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