The Lens,light, cataloged under National Stock Number 5850-01-463-3401, 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 Eaton Corp Aerospace and Commercial Controls Div Dallas Regional Office. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5850-01-463-3401 |
| Primary Part Number | 57144A2B7C1F4L1N1(G),P11,12,CONT |
| Item Name | Lens,light |
| FSC / FSG | 5850 / 58 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corp Aerospace and Commercial Controls Div Dallas Regional Office |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | FLAT |
| Surface Condition | ENGRAVED FACE |
| Inscription | CONT FACE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 57144A2B7C1F4L1N1(G),P11,12,CONT PRIMARY | Eaton Corp Aerospace and Commercial Controls Div Dallas Regional Office (USA) |
| AP000287-056 | University of Texas at Austin Div Applied Research Laboratories (USA) |
| AP000287-056 | Vertex Modernization and Sustainment Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AP000287 | D/9 Drawing number reference only University of Texas at Austin Div Applied Research Laboratories |
| 58144A2B7C1F4L1N1(G),P11,P12,CON | 5/9 Secondary reference Eaton Corp Aerospace and Commercial Controls Div Dallas Regional Office |
NSN 5850-01-463-3401 is a Lens,light, manufactured by Eaton Corp Aerospace and Commercial Controls Div Dallas Regional Office, classified under FSC 5850, Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5850-01-463-3401 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 57144A2B7C1F4L1N1(G),P11,12,CONT (Eaton Corp Aerospace and Commercial Controls Div Dallas Regional Office), AP000287-056 (University of Texas at Austin Div Applied Research Laboratories), AP000287-056 (Vertex Modernization and Sustainment Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5850-01-463-3407. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 57144A2B7C1F4L1N1(G),P11,12,CONT: Style Designator: FLAT; Surface Condition: ENGRAVED FACE; Inscription: CONT FACE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: LENSES, TYPE L1, LIGHTED LETTERS SERIES 581 SWITCH. 3 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 5850-01-463-3401 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.