The Blade,windshield Wiper, cataloged under National Stock Number 1680-00-239-8517, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division. Government technical data includes 5 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. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1680-00-239-8517 |
| Primary Part Number | 12179 |
| Item Name | Blade,windshield Wiper |
| FSC / FSG | 1680 / 16 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insert Replaceability | NONREPLACEABLE |
| Mounting Method | PIN(S) |
| Material | RUBBER INSERT |
| Wiper Arm Adapter | INCLUDED |
| Insert Retainer Type | RIGID |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 12179 PRIMARY | Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division (USA) |
NSN 1680-00-239-8517 is a Blade,windshield Wiper, manufactured by Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division, classified under FSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1680-00-239-8517 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 12179 (Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. Div Actuation Division).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2990-00-369-8179, 5310-00-448-5484, 5315-01-280-6476. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 12179: Insert Replaceability: NONREPLACEABLE; Mounting Method: PIN(S); Overall Length: 11.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: RUBBER INSERT. 5 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.
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.