figure number and item number referenced in the Index of
not for initial stockage are identified with an asterisk in
Federal Stock Numbers and Reference Numbers.
the allowance column.
k. Illustration.
(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure
6. Abbreviations
number of the illustration in which the item is shown.
(2) Item number. Indicates the callout number
Abbreviations
Explanation
used to reference the item in the illustration.
AISI ...............
American Iron and Steel Institute
anld ...............
annealed
4. Special Information
blk-oxide .......
black oxide
Identification of the usable on codes of this publication
br...................
brass
are:
bz ..................
bronze
cd .................
cadium
Code
Definition
od ..................
cadium-or zinc-plated
A
After 5 June 1961
cham .............
chamfer(ed)
B
After 3 June 1954
corr-resS ......
corrosion-resistant steel
C
Before 3 June 1954
cup-pt ............
cup point
D
Before Serial No. 68E8427
degrees .........
degree(s}
E
After Serial No. 68E8427
fin. .................
finish(ing)
F
Before May 1960
glvd ...............
galvanized
G
After May 1960
jt ...................
joint
MI ..................
malleable
NF........... ......
American National Fine Thread
5. How to Locate Repair Parts
NPSM............
American Standard Straight Pipe
a. When Federal stock number or reference
Thread for Mechanical Joints
number is unknown:
NPT...............
American Standard Taper Pipe
(1) First.
Using the table of contents,
Thread
determine the assembly group i.e., valve assembly,
NPTF ............
American Standard Taper Pipe Threads
within which the repair part belongs. This is necessary
(dryseal)
since illustrations are prepared for assembly groups and
NS .................
American National Special Thread
listings are divided into the same groups.
rd...................
round
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
S ...................
steel
assembly group to which the repair part belongs.
UNC ..............
Unified Coarse Thread
(3) Third.
Identify the repair part on the
UNF ..............
Unified Fine Thread
illustration and note the illustration figure and item
w/o ................
without
number of the repair part.
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find
the assembly group to which the repair part belongs and
7. Federal Supply Codes for Manufacturer's
Federal Supply
Manufacturer's Services
locate the illustration figure and item number noted on
the illustration.
Code
and Standards
b. When Federal stock number or reference
number is known:
71082
Branick Mfg. Co, Inc.
(1) First. Using the Index of Federal Stock
Numbers and Reference Numbers, find the pertinent
8. Recommendations for Maintenance Publication
Federal stock number or reference number.
Improvements
This index is in ascending FSN sequence followed by a
Report of errors, omissions, and recommendations for
list of reference numbers in ascending alphanumeric
improving this publication by the individual user is
sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration figure
encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form
number and item number.
2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Publications) and
(2) Second. Using the Repair Part Listing, find
forwarded direct to Commanding General, Headquarters,
the assembly group of the repair part and the illustration
U.S. Army Weapons Command, ATTN: AMSWESMM-P,
Rock Island. IL 61201.
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