FSC Application Data: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Supplementary Features: HAS ONE 0.365 IN. DIA MAX THRU HOLE IN
Locking Device: NOT INCLUDED
Surface Treatment: NICKEL
Material: COPPER ALLOY
Identification
NSN: 5850-00-896-4045
NIIN: 008964045
FSC: 5850 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment
FSG: 58 — Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment
General Description
The Case,signal Light, cataloged under National Stock Number 5850-00-896-4045, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5850 (Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5850-00-896-4045
Item Name
Case,signal Light
FSC / FSG
5850 / 58 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
FSC Application Data
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Overall Diameter
0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Supplementary Features
HAS ONE 0.365 IN. DIA MAX THRU HOLE IN
Locking Device
NOT INCLUDED
Surface Treatment
NICKEL
Material
COPPER ALLOY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
1660-00-942-856420709POSSIBLE MATCH
BODY,LOWER
Possible match (shared part number)Avox Systems Inc Dba Avox Systems Inc
5998-01-106-231420709POSSIBLE MATCH
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
Possible match (shared part number)L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-West
7320-01-167-764420709POSSIBLE MATCH
CUTTER BLADE,CRINKLE CUT
Possible match (shared part number)Discovery Foods Inc
6620-01-410-8921POSSIBLE MATCH
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
Possible match (shared part number)
2510-01-422-875120709POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOCK ABSORBER,DIRECT ACTION
Possible match (shared part number)Tenneco Inc
6150-01-555-548120709POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)Cables to Go
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
20709
3/9Design control — primary reference
L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Insight Technology Division Div Insight Technology Division
Related Parts
1660-00-942-8564POSSIBLE MATCH
BODY,LOWER
20709
5998-01-106-2314POSSIBLE MATCH
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
20709
7320-01-167-7644POSSIBLE MATCH
CUTTER BLADE,CRINKLE CUT
20709
6620-01-410-8921POSSIBLE MATCH
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
2510-01-422-8751POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOCK ABSORBER,DIRECT ACTION
20709
6150-01-555-5481POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
20709
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5850-00-896-4045?
NSN 5850-00-896-4045 is a Case,signal Light, classified under FSC 5850, Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5850-00-896-4045?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1660-00-942-8564, 5998-01-106-2314, 7320-01-167-7644. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5850-00-896-4045?
Key specifications for 5850-00-896-4045: Overall Height: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Supplementary Features: HAS ONE 0.365 IN. DIA MAX THRU HOLE IN. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5850-00-896-4045 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.