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FS5Starter,fluorescent Lamp

General Electric Co Instrumentation and Computer Service Dept · NSN 6250-00-299-5962 · FSC 6250 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6250-00-299-5962 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6250-00-299-5962. Primary manufacturer part number: FS5.
Features
  • Starter,fluorescent Lamp — FSC 6250
  • Body Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Lockout Provision: NOT INCLUDED
  • Starter Type: GLOW
  • Lamp Current Type: AC
  • Terminal Type: TWIST LOCK
  • Body Diameter: 0.810 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Lamp Wattage Rating in Watts: 4.0 AND 6.0 AND 8.0
Applications
  • Area illumination
  • Indicator and warning display
  • Navigation and signal lighting
General Description

The Starter,fluorescent Lamp, cataloged under National Stock Number 6250-00-299-5962, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6250 (No Item Name Available) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Electric Co Instrumentation and Computer Service Dept. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 23 commercial cross-references from 22 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6250-00-299-5962
Primary Part NumberFS5
Item NameStarter,fluorescent Lamp
FSC / FSG6250 / 62 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Instrumentation and Computer Service Dept
StatusCANCELLED
Body Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lockout ProvisionNOT INCLUDED
Starter TypeGLOW
Lamp Current TypeAC
Terminal TypeTWIST LOCK
Body Diameter0.810 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lamp Wattage Rating in Watts4.0 AND 6.0 AND 8.0
Lamp Voltage Rating in Volts118.0 MINIMUM AND 120.0 MAXIMUM
Terminal Quantity2
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2,6 AND 8W TYPE W
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
9150-00-035-5985 INTERCHANGEABLE
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3040-00-128-7724102620 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Stud and Nut Assembly
3433-00-421-2516 INTERCHANGEABLE
Evaporator,vacuum M
3120-00-425-6934P5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Ed Etnyre & Co
5340-00-433-3254137564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
Honeywell International Inc Div Aerospace-South Bend (bendix Dr)
5905-00-503-7718SAL5471J INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
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5970-00-548-96041026-20 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulator,washer
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
FS5 Norman Lamps Inc (USA)
FS5 PRIMARY General Electric Co Instrumentation and Computer Service Dept (USA)
FS5 Goriziane Group Spa (ITA)
231964 Gould Instrument Systems Inc (USA)
FS5 Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps
116 Chief of Engineers Dept of Army (USA)
FS5 PRIMARY Fluorescent Products Inc (USA)
231964 Lds Test and Measurement Llc (USA)
456664 Eastman Kodak Co (USA)
7626052 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
XP-150 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
6012 Daycoa Inc (USA)
499-036-001 L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (USA)
6250PL1244341 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
194834A2 PRIMARY Elsag Bailey Inc (USA)
4031050100 Sea Recovery Corporation (USA)
P-5 L.c.doane Company,the Dba Lc Doane Co (USA)
FS-5 PRIMARY General Electric Company Dba Ge (USA)
FS5CERAMIC Fluorescent Products Inc (USA)
XP-150 Stewart R. Browne Mfg. Co., Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
9150-00-035-5985INTERCHANGEABLE
LUBRICATING OIL,UTILITY
3040-00-128-7724INTERCHANGEABLE
GEARSHAFT,SPUR
102620
9140-00-247-4359INTERCHANGEABLE
FUEL OIL,BURNER
6670-00-273-8383INTERCHANGEABLE
BALANCE,ANALYTICAL
P5
3010-00-332-9361INTERCHANGEABLE
STUD AND NUT ASSEMBLY
3433-00-421-2516INTERCHANGEABLE
EVAPORATOR,VACUUM M
3120-00-425-6934INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
P5
5340-00-433-3254INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
137564
5905-00-503-7718INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
SAL5471J
5970-00-548-9604INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATOR,WASHER
1026-20
5331-00-580-2479INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6250-00-299-5962?

NSN 6250-00-299-5962 is a Starter,fluorescent Lamp, manufactured by General Electric Co Instrumentation and Computer Service Dept, classified under FSC 6250 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6250-00-299-5962?

NSN 6250-00-299-5962 has 23 cross-referenced part numbers: FS5 (Norman Lamps Inc), FS5 (General Electric Co Instrumentation and Computer Service Dept), FS5 (Goriziane Group Spa), 231964 (Gould Instrument Systems Inc), FS5 (Lamp Industry for Use with Industry Designations and Abbreviations for Lamps) and 18 more.

What NSN replaces 6250-00-299-5962?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6250-00-299-5962: 9150-00-035-5985, 3040-00-128-7724, 9140-00-247-4359 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of FS5?

Key specifications for FS5: Body Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Lockout Provision: NOT INCLUDED; Starter Type: GLOW; Lamp Current Type: AC. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6250-00-299-5962 still in active supply?

NSN 6250-00-299-5962 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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