The Rivet,blind, cataloged under National Stock Number 5320-01-027-3166, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5320 (Rivets) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5320-01-027-3166 |
| Primary Part Number | BCV5A5H |
| Item Name | Rivet,blind |
| FSC / FSG | 5320 / 53 — Rivets |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.178 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Width Across Flats | 0.244 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Head Height | 0.096 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Expansion Device | THREADED STEM |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE NUT |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-35 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE BOLT |
| Hardness Rating | 30.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 45.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM BOLT |
| Hardness Rating | 30.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 45.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM NUT |
| Material Document and Classification | AMS 5737 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5732 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SLEEVE |
| Material Document and Classification | AMS 5737 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5732 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE BOLT |
| Material Document and Classification | AMS 5737 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5732 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE NUT |
| Head Style | HEXAGON |
| Specification/standard Data | 80205-NAS1753 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
| Grip Length | 0.282 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.344 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Style | THREADED SELF-PLUGGING SHANK W/SLEEVE |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE BOLT |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE NUT |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE SLEEVE |
| Material | IRON ALLOY 660 NUT |
| Material | IRON ALLOY 660 BOLT |
| Material | IRON ALLOY 660 SLEEVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BCV5A5H | Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh (DEU) |
| PLT221-5-5 | Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh (DEU) |
| PLT221-5-5 | Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. Div Voi-Shan Products (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P0164A-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NAS1753-08L5 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PLT221-5-5 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PLT221-5-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PL0164A-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BCV5A5H | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BACB30JS5-5 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 10123956 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
NSN 5320-01-027-3166 is a Rivet,blind, manufactured by Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh, classified under FSC 5320, Rivets. Status: active.
NSN 5320-01-027-3166 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: BCV5A5H (Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh), PLT221-5-5 (Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Vsd Gmbh), PLT221-5-5 (Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. Div Voi-Shan Products).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5320-01-045-2506. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for BCV5A5H: Shank Diameter: 0.178 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Width Across Flats: 0.244 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Head Height: 0.096 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Expansion Device: THREADED STEM. 22 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.