TM 3-4240-302-30&P-3
B-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
B-3.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION II)
(SECTION IV).
(CONT).
a. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN) INDEX.
Recoverability
(1) STOCK NUMBER Column. This column
Codes
Application/Explanation
lists the NSN by National item identification number
L
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal
(NIIN) sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine
not authorized below specialized repair activity
digits of the NSN
(SRA).
NSN
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation
(i.e., 5305-01-674-1467).
procedures because of specific reasons (e.g.,
NIIN
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical
material, or hazardous material). Refer to
When using this column to locate an item, ignore the
appropriate manuals/directives for specific
first 4 digits of the NSN. However, the complete NSN
instructions.
should be used when ordering items by stock number.
(2) FIG. Column.
This column lists the
number of the figure where the item is identified/located.
c. FSCM [Column (3)]. The Federal Supply Code
The figures are in numerical order in section 11.
for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or
(3) ITEM Column.
The item number
Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
identifies the item associated with the figure listed in the
adjacent FIG. column. This item is also identified by the
d. PART NUMBER [Column (4)]. Indicates the
NSN listed on the same line.
primary number used by the manufacturer (individual,
company, firm, corporation, or Government activity)
b. PART NUMBER INDEX. Part numbers in this
which controls the design and characteristics of the item
index are listed by part number in ascending
by means of its engineering drawings, specifications
alphanumeric sequence (i.e., vertical arrangement of
standards, and inspection requirements to identify an
letter and number combination which places the first
item or range of items.
letter or digit of each group in order A through Z,
followed by the numbers 0 through 9 and each following
letter or digit in like order).
NOTE
(1) FSCM Column.
The Federal Supply
When you use a NSN to requisition
Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code
an item, the item you receive may
used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or
Government agency, etc, that supplies the item.
have a different part number from the
part ordered.
(2) PART NUMBER Column. Indicates the
primary number used by the manufacturer (individual,
firm, corporation, or Government activity) which controls
e. DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE
the design and characteristics of the item by means of
(UOC) [Column (5)]. This column includes the following
its engineering drawings, specifications standards, and
information:
inspection requirements to identify an item or range of
(1) The Federal item name and, when
items.
required, a minimum description to identify the item.
(2) Part numbers for bulk materials are
referenced in this column in the line item entry for the
item to be manufactured/fabricated.
(3) The statement "END OF FIGURE"
appears 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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