The Guide Nest, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-072-9875, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5855-01-072-9875 |
| Primary Part Number | 8455161 |
| Item Name | Guide Nest |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | NYLON MIL-P-20693 TYPE T,RING SHAPPED 0.880 IN. LG; 3.050 IN. O.D. 2.810 IN. I.D. WITH 30 DEGREE TAPER FOR 0.520 IN. DOWN TO 2.180 I.D; 0.360 IN.W; 0.360 IN.W. 0.360 IN.W SHOULDER 2.755 IN. O.D. OTHER END; O/A DIM 0.880 IN. LG; 3.050 IN. O/D IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8455161 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3304013-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-072-9875 is a Guide Nest, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-01-072-9875 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8455161 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
Key specifications for 8455161: General Characteristics Item Description: NYLON MIL-P-20693 TYPE T,RING SHAPPED 0.880 IN. LG; 3.050 IN. O.D. 2.810 IN. I.D. WITH 30 DEGREE TAPER FOR 0.520 IN. DOWN TO 2.180 I.D; 0.360 IN.W; 0.360 IN.W. 0.360 IN.W SHOULDER 2.755 IN. O.D. OTHER END; O/A DIM 0.880 IN. LG; 3.050 IN. O/D IN. 1 specification is 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 5855-01-072-9875 has DEMIL Code B. 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.