The Lens,optical Instrument, cataloged under National Stock Number 6650-01-668-2489, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6650-01-668-2489 |
| Primary Part Number | WS1196 |
| Item Name | Lens,optical Instrument |
| FSC / FSG | 6650 / 66 — Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories |
| Manufacturer | Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Equivalent Focal Length | 16.0 CENTIMETERS CM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| WS1196 PRIMARY | Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc. (USA) |
| FRESNEL LENS FIRE STARTER | Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 6650-01-668-2489 is a Lens,optical Instrument, manufactured by Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc., classified under FSC 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Status: active.
NSN 6650-01-668-2489 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: WS1196 (Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc.), FRESNEL LENS FIRE STARTER (Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment, Inc.).
Key specifications for WS1196: Equivalent Focal Length: 16.0 CENTIMETERS CM; Special Features: MATERIAL IS OPTICAL PVC; THICKNESS IS 0.4MM; WEIGHT IS 5.5GRAMS; 4X MAGNIFICATION; LEN IS 50.8 X 82.55MM; CASE IS 92.202 X 60.452MM; G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FRESNEL LENS FIRE STARTER. 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.
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.