Explanation of Columns - TM-9-1290-263-340010

TM 9-1290-263-34P

(3) The usable on code, when applicable (see paragraph 5,

Special information).

(4) The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears just below the last

item description in Column 5 for a given figure in both Section II and

f. QTY (Column (6)). The QTY (quantity per figure column) indi-

cates the quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

illustration figure, which is prepared, for a functional group, sub-

functional 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.

Explanation of Columns (Sect. IV).

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

NSN

last nine

digits of the NSN (i.e., 5305-01-674-1467). When using this column to

NIIN

locate an item, ignore the first 4 digits of the NSN. However, the

complete NSN should be used when ordering items by stock number.

(2) FIG. colum. This column lists the number of the figure

where the item is identified/located. The figures are in numerical

(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 ar-

rangement of 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 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 manufacturer (individual, firm, corporation, or Government activ-

ity) , 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.