FSC: 5850 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment
FSG: 58 — Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment
General Description
The Lens,light, cataloged under National Stock Number 5850-01-688-3216, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5850 (Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Lens,light
FSC / FSG
5850 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment (FSG 58)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5850-01-688-3216
Item Name
Lens,light
FSC / FSG
5850 / 58 — Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
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 Items4
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5850-01-688-322036933-044POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)Korry Electronics Co
5850-01-688-322236933-073POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)Korry Electronics Co
5850-01-688-358636933-072POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)Korry Electronics Co
5850-01-688-358736933-076POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)Korry Electronics Co
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
21200021
D/9Drawing number reference only
U.S. Government activity
21200021/SHEET 1/FIND NO 94
C/1Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
U.S. Government activity
36933-077
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5850-01-688-3220POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
36933-044
5850-01-688-3222POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
36933-073
5850-01-688-3586POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
36933-072
5850-01-688-3587POSSIBLE MATCH
LENS,LIGHT
36933-076
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5850-01-688-3216?
NSN 5850-01-688-3216 is a Lens,light, classified under FSC 5850, Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5850-01-688-3216?
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5850-01-688-3220, 5850-01-688-3222, 5850-01-688-3586. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5850-01-688-3216 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.