The Nipple and Adaptor Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-073-6089, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-073-6089 |
| Item Name | Nipple and Adaptor Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | MATERIAL ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE AND STYRENE (ABS) PIPE NIPPLE 6.000 IN.LG,3.500 IN.O.D,0.300 WALL WITH 3.000 IN.NPT MALE THREADS ONE END,3.510 IN. ID,0.980 IN.WIDE BAYONET ADAPTOR CEMENTED ON OTHER END WITH 4.350 IN.O.D.SLOTTED CAP FASTENED ONTO BAYONET CONNECTOR AND ATTACHED TO HOUSING BY AN 8.000 IN.LG PLASTIC COATED STEEL CABLE AND MS-20604 B4W2 RIVET.O/A DIM.6.520 IN.LG,5.280 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3304839-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-073-6089 is a Nipple and Adaptor Assembly, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5855-01-073-6089: General Characteristics Item Description: MATERIAL ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE AND STYRENE (ABS) PIPE NIPPLE 6.000 IN.LG,3.500 IN.O.D,0.300 WALL WITH 3.000 IN.NPT MALE THREADS ONE END,3.510 IN. ID,0.980 IN.WIDE BAYONET ADAPTOR CEMENTED ON OTHER END WITH 4.350 IN.O.D.SLOTTED CAP FASTENED ONTO BAYONET CONNECTOR AND ATTACHED TO HOUSING BY AN 8.000 IN.LG PLASTIC COATED STEEL CABLE AND MS-20604 B4W2 RIVET.O/A DIM.6.520 IN.LG,5.280 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 5855-01-073-6089 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.