Explanation of Columns - TM-11-6140-224-13-P0040

TM 11-6140-224-13&P

c. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code which is used to

identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

d. Part Number (Column (4)). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,

corporation, or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering

drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of items.

NOTE

When you use a NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a different part

number from the part ordered.

e. Description and Usable on Code (UOC) (Column (5)). This column includes the following information.

(1)

The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.

(2)

The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears just below the last item description in Column (5) for a given

figure in both section II and section III.

f. Qty. (Column (6)). 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.

C-4. Explanation of Columns (Section IV)

a. National Stock Number (NSN) Index.

(1)

Stock number column. This column lists the NSN by National item identification number (NIIN) se-quence.

The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN. When using this column to locate an item, Ignore the first four digits of

the NSN. When requisitioning items use the complete NSN (13 digits).

(2)

Fig. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located. The il-

lustrations are In numerical sequence in sections II and III.

(3)

Item column. The item number identifies the item associated with the figure listed in the adjacent Fig.

column. This item is also identified by the NSN listed on the same line.

b. Part Number Index. Part numbers in this index are listed by part number in ascending alphameric sequence.

(1)

FSCM column. This column lists the Federal supply code for manufacturer (FSCM).

(2)

Part number column. This column indicates the part number assigned to the item.

(3)

Stock number column. This column lists the National stock number for the associated part number and

manufacturer identified in the part number and FSCM columns to the left.

(4)

Fig. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in sections II

and III.

(5)

Item column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced

in the adjacent figure number column. C-5. Special Information National stock numbers (NSN's) that are missing from P

source coded items have been applied for and will be added to this TM by future change/revision when they are entered in

the Army Master Data File (AMDF). Until the NSN's are established and published, submit exception requisitions to:

Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-MM, Fort Mon-mouth,

NJ 07703-5006 for the part required to support your equipment.

C-6. How to Locate Repair Parts

a. When National stock number or part number is not known.

(1)

First. Using the table of contents, determine the assembly group or subassembly group to which the item

belongs. This is necessary since figures are prepared for assembly groups and subassembly groups, and listings are

divided into the same groups.

(2)

Second. Find the figure covering the assembly group or subassembly group to which the item belongs.

(3)

Third. Identify the item on the figure and note the item number.

(4)

Fourth. Refer to the Repair Parts List for the figure to find the part number for the item number noted on

the figure.

(5)

Fifth. Refer to the Part Number Index to find the NSN, if assigned.

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