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PART NUMBER column. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, firm,
(2)
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.
STOCK NUMBER column. This column lists the NSN for the associated part number and
(3)
manufacturer identified in the PART NUMBER and CAGEC columns to the left.
FIG. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in Sections
(4)
ITEM column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure
(5)
referenced in adjacent figure number column.
c.
FIGURE AND ITEM NUMBER INDEX.
FIG. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in Section
(1)
ITEM column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure
(2)
referenced in the adjacent figure number column.
STOCK NUMBER column. This column lists the NSN for the item.
(3)
CAGEC column. The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a 5-digit numeric code
(4)
used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
PART NUMBER column. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, firm,
(5)
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.
C-5. HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS.
a.
When National Stock Number or Part Number Is NOT Known.
First. Using the table of contents, determine the assembly group or subassembly group to which the
(1)
item belongs. This is necessary since figures are prepared for assembly groups and subassembly groups, and listings
are divided into the same groups.
Second. Find the figure covering the assembly group or subassembly group to which the item belongs.
(2)
Third. Identify the item on the figure and note the item number.
(3)
Fourth. Refer to the Repair Parts List for the figure to find the part number for the item number noted
(4)
on the figure.
Fifth. Refer to the Part Number Index to find the NSN, if assigned.
(5)
b.
When National Stock Number or Part Number is Known.
First. Using the Index of National Stock Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National Stock
(1)
Number or Part Number. The NSN index is in National Item Identification Number (NIIN)
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