PL78

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Federal Supply Group

Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

Federal Supply Classification

6240 Electric Lamps

National Stock Number

6240-00-155-7957

Item Name Code

00727

Assigment Date

01/01/1963 (63 years ago)

An item whose principal purpose is to produce light from a glowing filament(s). It includes metal backed and reflecting types, seal beam and flood types. It may include an integral filament shield to control and/or modify its illumination pattern.

c-2v filament designation, 1.375 inches maximum overall length, not rated filament heavy duty service rating, 1000.0 average life rating in hours, 3.000 spherical candlepower nominal single rating light output rating

Product Characteristics

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Overall Length: 1.375 inches maximum
Filament Designation: c-2v
Light Output Rating: 3.000 spherical candlepower nominal single rating
Average Life Rating In Hours: 1000.0
Filament Heavy Duty Service Rating: not rated
Emitted Light Characteristic: white
Voltage Rating: 13.000 volts nominal
Base Style: double contact bayonet candelabra
Bulb Style: g (globular)
Bulb Designator: g-5
Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: transparent
Rated Average Life: hours

Replaces National Stock Numbers

Below is a list of NSNs that have been officially superseded by this NSN:

NSN	Name	Date
6240-00-500-3688	No Name Available	01/01/1963

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This NSN group includes multiple components designed to meet specific performance and operational standards. Each listing provides detailed specs, functionality data, and replacement compatibility information:

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6Z6812-1	Incandescent Lamp
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MS25257-C78	Incandescent Lamp
PL78	Incandescent Lamp

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 6240-00-155-7957?

The FSCG of the NSN 6240-00-155-7957 is 6240

Does the NSN 6240-00-155-7957 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 9405490000

Does NSN 6240-00-155-7957 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 6240-00-155-7957 contain precious materials?

Precious metal content is unknown

Does NSN 6240-00-155-7957 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 6240-00-155-7957 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 63 years ago, on Tue, Jan 1, 1963