Explanation of Columns - TM-9-4931-494-34P0004

TM 9-4931-494-34P

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 an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a

different part number from the part ordered, but go ahead and use or furnish it as the replacement

part.

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 usable on code, when applicable (see paragraph 5, Special Information).

QTY (Column (6)). The QTY (quantity per figure column) indicates the quantity of the item

used in the parts list which is prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.

Explanation of Columns (Section 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 last nine digits of the NSN

NSN

(i.e., 5305-01-674-1467). When using this column to locate an item, ignore the first 4 digits of the

NIIN

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

(2) FIG. column. Indicates the figure number used to identify each item appearing in the

listing. 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 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.