National Stock Number
5855-01-478-5717
National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-01-478-5717, or NIIN 014785717, (filter,infrared light) was assigned September 19, 2000 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is 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 unique to one weapons system.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. 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: Not established. Not established.
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 5855014785717 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 Aug 01, 2025.