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55087Lamp,metal Halide

Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl · NSN 6240-01-459-0831 · FSC 6240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6240-01-459-0831 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-0831. Primary manufacturer part number: 55087.
Features
  • Lamp,metal Halide — FSC 6240
  • Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS
  • Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR)
  • Average Life Rating in Hours: 10000.0
  • Rated Average Life: HOURS
  • Bulb Designator: BT-37/E-37
  • Burning Position: BASE UP
  • Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSPARENT
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Lamp,metal Halide, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-459-0831, 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 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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
NSN6240-01-459-0831
Primary Part Number55087
Item NameLamp,metal Halide
FSC / FSG6240 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerVenture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl
StatusACTIVE
Emitted Light CharacteristicCOLORLESS
Bulb StyleBT (BULGED TUBULAR)
Average Life Rating in Hours10000.0
Rated Average LifeHOURS
Bulb DesignatorBT-37/E-37
Burning PositionBASE UP
Bulb Light Transmission CharacteristicTRANSPARENT
Base StyleMOGUL SCREW
Light Output Rating16000.000 LUMENS NOMINAL SECOND RATING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5950-00-112-8803 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
2040-01-090-3814 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stuffing Box Assemb
5995-01-332-1749G284347-144 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,radio Frequency
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS175/BU Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
55087 PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
MS175/BU PRIMARY Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
55087 Venture Lighting Intl (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-112-8803INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
2040-01-090-3814INTERCHANGEABLE
STUFFING BOX ASSEMB
5995-01-332-1749INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
G284347-144

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6240-01-459-0831?

NSN 6240-01-459-0831 is a Lamp,metal Halide, manufactured by Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl, classified under FSC 6240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6240-01-459-0831?

NSN 6240-01-459-0831 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MS175/BU (Venture Lighting Intl), 55087 (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), MS175/BU (Venture Lighting International, Inc. Dba Venture Lighting Intl), 55087 (Venture Lighting Intl).

What NSN replaces 6240-01-459-0831?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6240-01-459-0831: 5950-00-112-8803, 2040-01-090-3814, 5995-01-332-1749. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55087?

Key specifications for 55087: Emitted Light Characteristic: COLORLESS; Bulb Style: BT (BULGED TUBULAR); Average Life Rating in Hours: 10000.0; Rated Average Life: HOURS. 10 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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