The Cartridge,impulse, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-01-498-2054, 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 Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc. Government technical data includes 9 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1377-01-498-2054 |
| Primary Part Number | BBU-59/B |
| Item Name | Cartridge,impulse |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Manufacturer | Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Wrenching Facility | NOT INCLUDED |
| Case Threaded Electrical Connection | NOT INCLUDED |
| Diameter | 1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1377-WD01 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | ELECTRIC |
| Case Mounting Thread | NOT INCLUDED |
| Integral Cutting Punch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Color Coded Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY CASE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BBU-59/B | Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1377-WD01 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 3093909 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1377-01-498-2054 is a Cartridge,impulse, manufactured by Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1377-01-498-2054 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BBU-59/B (Aeronautical and Support Equipment Type/asetds/aflcmc/ezsc).
Key specifications for BBU-59/B: Wrenching Facility: NOT INCLUDED; Case Threaded Electrical Connection: NOT INCLUDED; Diameter: 1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Dod Ammunition Code: 1377-WD01. 9 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 1377-01-498-2054 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.