The Breaker,paving, cataloged under National Stock Number 3820-00-979-5595, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3820 (Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment) of the Construction, Mining, Excavating Equipment group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3820-00-979-5595 |
| Item Name | Breaker,paving |
| FSC / FSG | 3820 / 38 — Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.885 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Handle Style | CLOSED-D END |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 TYPE |
| Shank Style | STRAIGHT HEXAGON |
| Tool Retainer Type | SPRING |
| Conversion Feature for Sinker Drill Operation | NOT INCLUDED |
| Accessory Components | DEMOLITION TOOL CHUCK |
| Furnished Items | 1 AX BLADE; 1 CHEST; 1 CHISEL; 1 HOSE; 1 MOIL POINT; 1 PICK; 1 SPADE; 1 TAMPING PAD AND 1 TAMPING ROD |
| Shank Overall Length | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Prime Mover Type | PNEUMATIC MOTOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILB385 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A-A-52558-1 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
| 1A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Boston Pneumatics Inc |
NSN 3820-00-979-5595 is a Breaker,paving, classified under FSC 3820, Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3820-00-979-5595: Width Across Flats: 0.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.885 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Weight: 25.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Handle Style: CLOSED-D END; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE. 10 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.