The Cell Assembly,optical Instrument, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-331-8502, 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 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5855-01-331-8502 |
| Item Name | Cell Assembly,optical Instrument |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Eccentric Construction | NOT PROVIDED |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A3144480 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 300450-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Itt and Varo a Joint Venture |
NSN 5855-01-331-8502 is a Cell Assembly,optical Instrument, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-487-8923. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5855-01-331-8502: Eccentric Construction: NOT PROVIDED; Special Features: GLASS LENS; End Item Identification: 5855-00-150-1820; NIGHT VISION GOGGLES, AN.PVS-5; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061. 2 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 5855-01-331-8502 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.