TM 3-4240-309-20&P
C-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
C-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
(SECTION IV).
(SECTION II) (CONT).
Recoverability
a. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN) INDEX.
Application/Explanation
Codes
(1) STOCK NUMBER Column. This column
L
Reparable item. Condemnation and
lists the NSN by National item identification number
disposal not authorized below specialized
(NIIN) sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine
repair activity (SRA).
digits of the NSN
NSN
A
Item requires special handling or
condemnation procedures because of
(i.e., 5305 -01-674-1467).
specific reasons (e.g., precious metal
NIIN
content, high dollar value, critical
When using this column to locate an item, ignore the
material, or hazardous material). Refer
first 4 digits of the NSN. However, the complete
to appropriate manuals/directives for
NSN should be used when ordering items by stock
specific instructions.
number.
c. FSCM [Column (3)]. The Federal Supply Code
(2) FIG. Column. This column lists the number
for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code
of the figure where the item is identified/located. The
which is used to identify the manufacturer,
figures are in numerical order in section II.
distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies
the item.
(3) ITEM Column. The item number identifies
d. PART NUMBER [Column (4)]. Indicates the
the item associated with the figure listed in the
primary number used by the manufacturer
adjacent FIG. column. This item is also identified by
(individual, company, firm. corporation, or
the NSN listed on the same line.
Government activity) which controls the design and
b. PART NUMBER INDEX. Part numbers in this
characteristics of the item by means of its engineering
index are listed by part number in ascending
drawings, specifications standards, and inspection
alphanumeric sequence (i.e., vertical arrangement of
requirements to identify an item or range of items.
letter and number combination which places the first
NOTE
letter or digit of each group in order A through Z,
When you use a NSN to requisition an item,
followed by the numbers O through 9 and each
the item you receive may have a different
following letter or digit in like order).
part number from the part ordered.
(1) FSCM Column. The Federal Supply Code
e. DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE
for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code
(UOC) [Column (5)]. This column includes the
used to identify the manufacturer. distributor, or
following information:
Government agency, etc, that supplies the item.
(1) The Federal item name and, when required,
(2) PART NUMBER Column. Indicates the
a minimum description to identify the item.
primary number used by the manufacturer
(individual, firm, corporation, or Government
(2) Part numbers for bulk materials are
activity) which controls the design and characteristics
referenced in this column in the line item entry for
of the item by means of its engineering drawings,
the item to be manufactured/fabricated.
specifications standards. and inspection requirements
(3) The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears
to identify an item or range of items.
just below the last item description in column (5) for
a given figure in section II.
f. QTY [Column (6)]. The QTY (quantity per
figure column) indicates the quantity of the item
used in the breakout shown on the illustration figure,
which is prepared for a functional group,
subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V"
appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity
indicates that the quantity is variable and the
quantity may vary from application to application.
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