EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV). - TM-3-4240-302-30-P-60031

TM 3-4240-302-30&P-6

B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION II)

B-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV).

(CONT).

Recoverability

a. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN) INDEX.

Codes

Application/Explanation

(1) STOCK NUMBER Column. This column

Reparable item.

Condemnation and

lists the NSN by National item identification number

disposal not authorized below specialized

repair activity (SRA).

(NIIN) sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine

digits of the NSN

Item requires special handling or

NSN

condemnation procedures because of

(i.e., 5305-01-674-1467).

specific reasons (e.g., precious metal

NIIN

content, high dollar value, critical material,

or hazardous material).

Refer to

When using this column to locate an item, ignore the first

appropriate manuals/directives for specific

4 digits of the NSN. However, the complete NSN should

instructions.

be used when ordering items by stock number.

(2) FIG. Column.

This column lists the

c. FSCM [Column (3)]. The Federal Supply Code

number of the figure where the item is identified/located.

for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code which

The figures are in numerical order in section II.

is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or

(3) ITEM Column. The item number identifies

Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

the item associated with the figure listed in the adjacent

FIG. column. This item is also identified by the NSN

d. PART NUMBER [Column (4)]. Indicates the

listed on the same line.

primary number used by the manufacturer (individual,

company, firm, corporation, or Government activity)

which controls the design and characteristics of the item

b. PART NUMBER INDEX. Part numbers in this

by means of its engineering drawings, specifications

index are listed by part number in ascending

standards, and inspection requirements to identify an

alphanumeric sequence (i.e., vertical arrangement of

item or range of items.

letter and number combination which places the first

letter or digit of each group in order A through Z,

followed by the numbers 0 through 9 and each following

NOTE

letter or digit in like order).

When you use a NSN to requisition

(1) FSCM Column. The Federal Supply Code

an item, the item you receive may

have a different part number from the

for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code used

part ordered.

to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government

agency, etc., that supplies the item.

e. DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC)

(2) PART NUMBER Column. Indicates the

[Column (5)].

This column includes the following

primary number used by the manufacturer (individual,

information:

firm, corporation, or Government activity) which controls

(1) The Federal item name and, when

the design and characteristics of the item by means of its

required, a minimum description to identify the item.

engineering drawings, specifications standards, and

(2) Part numbers for bulk materials are

inspection requirements to identify an item or range of

referenced in this column in the line item entry for the

items.

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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