TM 5-6115-456-20P
alphanumeric sequence, cross-referenced
to
the
5. How to Locate Repair Parts.
illustration figure number and item number.
a. When National Stock Number or Part Number
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item
is Unknown:
number, locate the figure and item number in the repair
(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine
parts list.
the functional group within which the item belongs. This
is necessary since illustrations are prepared for
6. Abbreviations.
functional groups and listings are divided into the same
groups.
assy
assembly
AWG
American Wire Gage
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
dia
diameter
functional group to which the item belongs.
deg
degree
ft.
foot (feet)
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration
hex
hexagon
and note the illustration figure and item number of the
Hd
Head
item.
hp
id
inside diameter
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find
in
inch(es)
the figure and item number noted on the illustration.
lb
pound(s)
lg
long (length)
b. When
National Stock Number or Part
od
outside diameter
Number is Known:
os
oversize
rpm
revolutions per minute
(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock
sq
square
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National
thk
thick (ness)
stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN
sequence followed by a list of part numbers in
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