The Light,signal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5850-00-536-0759, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5850 (Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Grimes Aerospace Company. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5850-00-536-0759 |
| Primary Part Number | B-2516B-8 |
| Item Name | Light,signal |
| FSC / FSG | 5850 / 58 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Grimes Aerospace Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-P-416 FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE BODY |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-P-416 FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE HANDLE |
| Overall Diameter | 4.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | TAPERED |
| Lamp Base Type Accommodated | MEDIUM SCREW |
| Light Beam Motion | FIXED |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE AND CADMIUM BODY |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE AND CADMIUM HANDLE |
| Lamp Type Accommodated and Quantity | 1 INCANDESCENT |
| Material | PLASTIC LENS |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY AND STEEL BODY |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY AND STEEL HANDLE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| B-2516B-8 PRIMARY | Grimes Aerospace Company (USA) |
| B-2516B-8 | Aero International, Llc Dba Ams Engineered Solutions (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-L-6723 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AN3089-8 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS28925-11 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| B-2516B-8 | 5/9 Secondary reference Grimes Aerospace Co |
NSN 5850-00-536-0759 is a Light,signal, manufactured by Grimes Aerospace Company, classified under FSC 5850, Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5850-00-536-0759 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: B-2516B-8 (Grimes Aerospace Company), B-2516B-8 (Aero International, Llc Dba Ams Engineered Solutions).
Key specifications for B-2516B-8: Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-P-416 FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE BODY; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-P-416 FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE HANDLE; Overall Diameter: 4.594 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: TAPERED. 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.
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.