TM 5-3895-370-14&P
F-4.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV).
a.
STOCK NUMBER (NSN) INDEX.
(1)
Stock Number column. This column lists the NSN by NIIN sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of
the NSN i.e.
NSN
NSN i.e. (5305-01-574-1467)
NIIN
When using this column to 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. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located. The figures are in
numerical order in Section II and Section 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 alphanumeric
sequence (i.e. vertical arrangement of letter and number combinations which places the first letter or digit of each group
in order A thorough Z, followed by the number 0 through 9 and each following letter or digit in like order).
(1)
CAGE column. The CAGEC is a 5-digit numeric code used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, Government
agency, etc., that supplies the item.
(2)
PART NUMBER column. This column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, firm,
corporation, or Government activity). which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its
engineering drawings, specifications and inspection requirements to identify and 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 CAGEC 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. This item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in the
adjacent figure number column.
c.
FIGURE AND ITEM NUMBER INDEX.
(1)
FIG. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in Sections II and III.
(2)
ITEM column. This item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in the
adjacent figure number column.
(3)
STOCK NUMBER column. This column lists the NSN for the item.
(4)
CAGEC column. The CAGEC is a 5-digit numeric code used to identify the manufacturer, distributor,
Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
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