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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.
C-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTION IV).
a.
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN) INDEX.
(1)
STOCK NUMBER Column. The NSN columns lists the NSN by National Item Identification Number
(NIIN) sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN (i. e. , NSN
5305-(01-74-1467)
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)
FIGURE 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 alpha-numeric
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)
CAGEC Column. The Contractor and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) column contains 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 activity) that 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 CAGEC columns to the lift.
(4)
FIGURE Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in
sections 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.
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