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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

M59PJ-R400/VBDLamp,metal Halide

General Electric Company Dba Ge · NSN 6240-01-163-6606 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-163-6606 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-163-6606. Primary manufacturer part number: M59PJ-R400/VBD.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
  • Light Output Rating: 3000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
  • Bulb Designator: BT-37/E-37
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
  • Bulb Style: G (GLOBULAR)
  • Light Output Rating: 4000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-163-6606, 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 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-163-6606
Primary Part NumberM59PJ-R400/VBD
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Company Dba Ge
StatusACTIVE
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Light Output Rating3000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING
Bulb DesignatorBT-37/E-37
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Bulb StyleG (GLOBULAR)
Light Output Rating4000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Wattage Rating400.000 WATTS
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Average Life Rating in Hours20000.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
6240-01-152-266218520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
6240-01-158-660162957 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
6240-01-167-1059M59PJ-R400/VBU INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,metal Halide
General Electric Company Dba Ge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS400/BD Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
84878 Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS400/BD Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
M59PJ-R400/VBD PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
84878 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS400/BD Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
A-A-1759 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
6240-01-152-2662INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
18520
6240-01-158-6601INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
62957
6240-01-160-1070INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
MVR400/C/U
6240-01-162-0308INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
98251
6240-01-167-1059INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,METAL HALIDE
M59PJ-R400/VBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-163-6606?

NSN 6240-01-163-6606 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 6240-01-163-6606?

NSN 6240-01-163-6606 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MS400/BD (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), 84878 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), MS400/BD (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), M59PJ-R400/VBD (General Electric Company Dba Ge), 84878 (Venture Lighting Intl) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6240-01-163-6606?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6240-01-163-6606: 6240-01-152-2662, 6240-01-158-6601, 6240-01-160-1070 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M59PJ-R400/VBD?

Key specifications for M59PJ-R400/VBD: Overall Length: 11.500 INCHES NOMINAL11.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Base Style: MOGUL SCREW; Light Output Rating: 3000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL FIRST RATING; Bulb Designator: BT-37/E-37. 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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