The Ignition Device, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-01-176-6340, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1377-01-176-6340 |
| Primary Part Number | 851AS400 |
| Item Name | Ignition Device |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Fragility Factor | DELICATE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | PVU-12/A; 0.117 IN. H; 0.175 IN. DIA; FOR USE W/PCU-32/P DUAL DELAY CARTRIDGE CUTTER IN |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | ARTICLES, PYROTECHNIC |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0432 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1987100951 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Special Handling Feature | EXPLOSIVE |
| Type/model Designation | PVU-12/A |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0432 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as ARTICLES, PYROTECHNIC |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 851AS400 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
NSN 1377-01-176-6340 is a Ignition Device, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1377-01-176-6340 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 851AS400 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).
Key specifications for 851AS400: Fragility Factor: DELICATE; General Characteristics Item Description: PVU-12/A; 0.117 IN. H; 0.175 IN. DIA; FOR USE W/PCU-32/P DUAL DELAY CARTRIDGE CUTTER IN; Dot Proper Shipping Name: ARTICLES, PYROTECHNIC; Dot Identification Number: UN0432. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1377-01-176-6340 has DEMIL Code G. 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.