S p e c i a l I n f o r m a t i o n

N A T I O N A L S T O C K N U M B E R ( N S N ) I N D E X

TM-5-3610-256-24P Organizational Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List Manual
Page Navigation
7

TM 5-3610-256-24P ( 2 ) P A R T N U M B E R c o l u m n. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individ - ual, 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. ( 3 ) S T O C K N U M B E R c o l u m n . This column lists the NSN for the associated part number and manufacturer identified in the PART NUMBER and FSCM columns to the left. ( 4 ) F I G . c o l u m n . T h i s c o l u m n l i s t s t h e n u m b e r o f t h e f i g u r e w h e r e t h e i t e m i s i d e n - tified/located in Sections II and Ill. ( 5 ) I T E M c o l u m n . The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in adjacent figure number column. 5 . S p e c i a l I n f o r m a t i o n. Use the following subparagraphs as applicable: a. U s a b l e O n C o d e . T h e u s a b l e o n c o d e a p p e a r s i n t h e l o w e r l e f t c o r n e r o f t h e D e s c r i p t i on column heading. Usable on codes are shown as "UOC: . . . . . . . “ in the Description Column (justified left) on the first line applicable item description/nomenclature. Uncoded items are applicable to all models. b . A s s o c i a t e d P u b l i c a t i o n s . i t s c o m p o n e n t s . P u b l i c a t i on TM 5-3610-256-14 The publication listed below pertains to the Reproduction Set and Short Title Reproduction Set, Diazo Process 185. FL-M 6 . H o w t o L o c a t e R e p a i r P a r t s. a. When National Stock Number or Part Number is NOT Known. (1) First. Using the table of contents, determine the assembly group or subassembly group to w h i c h t h e i t e m b e l o n g s . T h i s i s n e c e s s a r y s i n c e f i g u r e s a r e p r e p a r e d f o r a s s e m b l y g r o u p s a n d subassembly groups, and listings, are divided into the same groups. ( 2 ) S e c o n d. Find the figure covering the assembly group or subassembly group to which the i t e m b e l o n g s. ( 3 ) T h i r d . Identify the item on the figure and note the item number. ( 4 ) F o u r t h. Refer to the Repair Parts List for the figure to find the part number for the item number noted on the figure. (5) Fifth. Refer to the Part Number Index to find the NSN, if assigned. b. When National Stock Number or Part Number is Known: ( 1 ) F i r s t . Using the Index of National Stock Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National Stock Number or Part Number. The NSN index is in National Item Identification Number (NIIN) sequence (see 4a(1)). The part numbers in the Part Number index are listed in ascending alphanumeric sequence (see paragraph 4b). Both indexes cross-reference you to the illustration figure and item number of the item you are looking for. 7

Privacy Statement
Press Release
Contact