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MS400/BD-ONLYLamp,metal Halide

Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div · NSN 6240-01-344-6991 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-344-6991 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-344-6991. Primary manufacturer part number: MS400/BD-ONLY.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Light Center Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS
  • Criticality Code Justification: FEAT
  • Light Output Rating: 31000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT
  • Base Style: MOGUL SCREW
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-344-6991, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6240-01-344-6991
Primary Part NumberMS400/BD-ONLY
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div
StatusCANCELLED
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Light Center Length7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Wattage Rating400.000 WATTS
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Light Output Rating31000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SINGLE RATING
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSLUCENT
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Average Life Rating in Hours20000.0
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Bulb DesignatorBT-37
Emitted Light CharacteristicWHITE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
4720-00-083-541211MF128AP5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,preformed
Mack Trucks, Inc. Dba Macungie Operations Div Lehigh Valley Operations
2910-01-319-7520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nozzle,fuel Injection
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS400/BD-ONLY PRIMARY Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
MS400/C/BD-ONLY PRIMARY Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
64451 Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
64453 Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div (USA)
Related Parts
4720-00-083-5412INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,PREFORMED
11MF128AP5
2910-01-319-7520INTERCHANGEABLE
NOZZLE,FUEL INJECTION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-344-6991?

NSN 6240-01-344-6991 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-344-6991?

NSN 6240-01-344-6991 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MS400/BD-ONLY (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), MS400/C/BD-ONLY (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), 64451 (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div), 64453 (Gte Products Corp Sylvania Miniature Lighting Div).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-344-6991?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6240-01-344-6991: 4720-00-083-5412, 2910-01-319-7520. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS400/BD-ONLY?

Key specifications for MS400/BD-ONLY: Overall Length: 11.500 INCHES NOMINAL11.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Rated Average Life: HOURS; Light Center Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Wattage Rating: 400.000 WATTS. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6240-01-344-6991 still in active supply?

NSN 6240-01-344-6991 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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