Explanation of Columns (Sect. V). - TM-9-5855-252-24P0009

TM 9-5855-252-24P

"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.

Explanation of Columns (Sect. V).

a. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN) INDEX.

(1) STOCK NUMBER column. This column lists the NSN

by National Item

Identification Number (NIIN) sequence. The NIIN consists of

the last nine digits

NSN

of the NSN (i.e., 5305-01-574-1467).

When using this column

to locate an item,

NIIN

ignore the first 4 digits of NSN. However, the complete NSN

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. The figures are in numerical order in Section II.

(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 alphanumeric sequence (i.e. , vertical arrangement of letter and

number combination which places the first letter or digit of each group in order

A through Z, followed by the numbers O through 9 and each following letter or

digit in like order).

(1) FSCM column. The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a

5-digit numeric code used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or

Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

(2) PART NUMBER column. Indicates the primary number used by the manu-

facturer (individual, 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.

(3) STOCK NUMBER column. This column lists the NSN 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 Section 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.