The Cell,optical Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 1240-00-768-8716, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1240 (Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment) of the Fire Control Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1240-00-768-8716 |
| Primary Part Number | 7688716 |
| Item Name | Cell,optical Element |
| FSC / FSG | 1240 / 12 — Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | PERISCOPE,TANK |
| Element Securing Method | CEMENT AND THREADED RING |
| Overall Diameter | 1.975 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Drive Type | SLOTTED FACE |
| Eccentric Construction | NOT PROVIDED |
| Thread Length | 0.297 INCHES AND 0.187 INCHES AND 0.049 INCHES IN |
| Thread Location | EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL |
| Chamfer Location | OPPOSITE DRIVE END |
| Chamfer Size | 0.016 IN. BY 45 DEG IN |
| Thread Size | 1.203 IN. -48 AND 1.975 IN.-32 AND 1.688 IN.-48 IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNS |
| Thread Class | 2A AND 2B A |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 2011 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 7688716 PRIMARY | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1240007688716 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
NSN 1240-00-768-8716 is a Cell,optical Element, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate, classified under FSC 1240, Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1240-00-768-8716 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 7688716 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
Key specifications for 7688716: FSC Application Data: PERISCOPE,TANK; Element Securing Method: CEMENT AND THREADED RING; Overall Diameter: 1.975 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Drive Type: SLOTTED FACE. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1240-00-768-8716 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.