National Stock Number
5855-01-281-6689
National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-01-281-6689, or NIIN 012816689, (filter,infrared light) was assigned June 29, 1988 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 38885. [AN ITEM FABRICATED OF A SPECIAL GLASS OR OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSMITTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAVING WAVELENGTHS GREATER THAN THOSE OF MICROWAVES AND BLOCKING ALL OTHER WAVELENGTHS OF LIGHT. IT IS DESIGNED TO FIT INTO THE APERTURE OF A SUITABLE LIGHT SOURCE OR DETECTOR. EXCLUDES:FILTER, ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 5855012816689 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9014900000: parts & accessories for direction finding compasses and other navigational instruments and appliances. The Schedule B End Use is listed as marine engines, parts. NAICS classification category 334511: search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.