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