A device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal either continuously or in steps, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining substantially constant output and/or input impedance match. Continuously variable resistive devices must consist of at least two sections or one section with at least two rotating contacts. The item must have an overall attenuation rating. Includes tandem mounted variable resistors designed to function as an attenuator but whose terminals are not connected. See also RESISTOR, VAIABLE (as modified).
NAMEDITEM NAME
NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.
Enter the item name code.
(NAMED00838*)
ASYDFOVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS
THE OVERALL LIMITS OF DECREASE OF THE AMPLITUDE RATIO OF A SIGNAL BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT OF THE ITEM,EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
Enter the range of numeric values with a minimum of one digit on both sides of the decimal. Separating range values with a slash and preceding negative values with an ‘M’ and positive values with a ‘P’.
(ASYDFM2.0/P4.7*)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AAM WERE ENTERED FOR MRC ASYF, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ASYG and ASYH)
ASYFDATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD
THE MEANS BY WHICH THE ATTENUATION CAN BE VARIED FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE MAXIMUM SETTING.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ASYFDAAE*;ASYFDAAM$$DAAE*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AD63) | Reply |
| AAE | CONTINUOUS |
| AAM | STEPPED |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 13A, 15A, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20A, 22A, 24A, 28A, 30A OR 40A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and ABKW and ABMK)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 41A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and ABMK and ABKW)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 23A, 25A OR 31A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ADAV and ABHP)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 33A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABPM and ABHP and ADAQ and ABMK)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 34A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and ADAQ and ADAV)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 38A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABPM and ABHP and ABXD and ADAQ and ADAV)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) 39A WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAQL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (ABHP and ABXD and ABMK and ABKW)
AAQLLBODY STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE BODY.
Review the representative drawings below, find the drawing which best represents your item.Use the Physical Drawing ID (eg: AAT1001) to identify the row(s) in the table which are applicable to your drawing.Enter the applicable reply code from the table below.
(AAQLL9A)
| Table 1 |
| Physical Drawing ID | Reply Code (STYL) | Reply |
| AAA1054 | 10A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1058 | 11A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1065 | 13A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1071 | 15A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1073 | 16A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1075 | 17A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1077 | 18A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1079 | 19A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1011 | 1A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1080 | 20A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1081 | 22A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1082 | 23A | ROTARY SWITCH TYPE |
| AAA1083 | 24A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1084 | 25A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1085 | 28A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1016 | 2A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1086 | 30A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1087 | 31A | CYLINDRICAL W/ADJUSTMENT KNOB |
| AAA1088 | 33A | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| AAA1089 | 34A | CYLINDRICAL W/REAR TERMINALS |
| AAA1090 | 38A | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE AND REAR TERMINALS |
| AAA1091 | 39A | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| AAA1021 | 3A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1092 | 40A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1093 | 41A | IRREGULAR |
| AAA1026 | 4A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1030 | 5A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1035 | 6A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1040 | 7A | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| AAA1045 | 8A | COAXIAL TYPE |
| AAA1050 | 9A | COAXIAL TYPE |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AAB WERE ENTERED FOR MRC CQTQ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (CRSJ)
CQTQJADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY
INDICATES THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF FACILITIES FOR ADJUSTING THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(CQTQJABS2*;CQTQJABS2$$JABS3*;CQTQJABS2$JABS2*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AE10) | Reply |
| ABL | ELECTRONIC, CURRENT CONTROLLED |
| ABM | ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE |
| ABN | ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| AAP | KNOB |
| ABP | KNOB W/DIAL |
| AAC | LEVER |
| ABQ | MICROMETER |
| ABR | MOTOR |
| ABS | PUSHBUTTON |
| AAB | SHAFT |
| AAF | SLOTTED SCREW |
| AAS | SOLENOID |
| AAJ | THUMBSCREW |
| ABT | TOGGLE |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AJK OR AJL WERE ENTERED FOR MRC TTQY, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AHUC)
TTQYJTERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY
INDICATES THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF TERMINALS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(TTQYJACB2*;TTQYJACB2$$JACB3*;TTQYJACB2$JACB2*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN89) | Reply |
| ABL | BINDING POST |
| AJK | CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| AJL | CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| ACN | CONNECTOR, PLUG |
| AAF | CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| AAJ | FLANGE |
| AAM | PIN |
| ACR | PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| ABQ | SCREW |
| AAS | SOLDER STUD |
| ABB | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| ABD | THREADED STUD |
| ACB | TURRET |
| ACC | WIRE LEAD |

Reference NotesRefer to Reference Drawings for assitance in answering this MRC.
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) BZ WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AAFS, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AEBZ)
AAFSDAPPLICATION DESIGN
THE PRIMARY APPLICATION FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AAFSDCX*;AAFSDCA$DCB*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA25) | Reply |
| BZ | AUDIO |
| CX | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD |
| CA | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| CB | WAVEGUIDE |
CBBL*DFEATURES PROVIDED
THOSE FEATURES,NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CBBLDFNY*;CBBLDFNY$$DFNY*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN47) | Reply |
| FNY | ROHS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE |
AEBZ*LSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DESIGNATOR
A DESIGNATOR INDICATING A GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION,IN STANDARD AND ACCEPTED SYMBOLS,OF ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS AND RELATED CONNECTIONS ON THE ITEM.
Review the representative drawings below, find the drawing which best represents your item.Use the Physical Drawing ID (eg: AAT1001) to identify the row(s) in the table which are applicable to your drawing.Enter the applicable reply code from the table below.
(AEBZL11D)
| Table 1 |
| Physical Drawing ID | Reply Code (STYL) | Reply |
| AAA1056 | 10D | BALANCED "H" BRIDGED |
| AAA1060 | 11D | UNBALANCED "LR" |
| AAA1063 | 12D | BRIDGED "T" |
| AAA1067 | 13D | BALANCED "O" |
| AAA1070 | 14D | BALANCED "LR" |
| AAA1072 | 15D | BALANCED "H" |
| AAA1074 | 16D | UNBALANCED LADDER |
| AAA1076 | 17D | BALANCED LADDER |
| AAA1078 | 18D | BRIDGED "H" |
| AAA1014 | 1D | C |
| AAA1019 | 2D | UNBALANCED LADDER |
| AAA1024 | 3D | BRIDGED "T" |
| AAA1028 | 4D | BALANCED "H" |
| AAA1033 | 5D | BALANCED LADDER |
| AAA1038 | 6D | UNBALANCED "LL" |
| AAA1043 | 7D | UNBALANCED "PI" |
| AAA1048 | 8D | "T" |
| AAA1052 | 9D | BALANCED "LL" |
BNGR*JFREQUENCY RANGE
THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CYCLIC CHANGES,PER UNIT OF TIME,FOR WHICH AN ITEM IS RATED.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(BNGRJEC2.0*;BNGRJEC2.0$$JEC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC32) | Reply |
| G | GIGAHERTZ |
| E | HERTZ |
| K | KILOHERTZ |
| M | MEGAHERTZ |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
CTGG*JIMPEDANCE RATING IN OHMS
THE TOTAL OPPOSITION (RESISTIVE AND REACTIVE) TO THE FLOW OF ALTERNATING CURRENT,EXPRESSED IN OHMS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CTGGJB2.0*;CTGGJB2.0$$JB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC00) | Reply |
| B | INPUT |
| M | INPUT-OUTPUT |
| F | OUTPUT |
AHTW*BVOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO
THE RATIO OF THE MAXIMUM TO THE MINIMUM AMPLITUDE OF PRESSURE /VOLTAGE/ MEASURED ALONG THE PATH OF THE WAVES.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(AHTWB2.0*;AHTWB2.0$$BM2.0*)
AJDB*JPOWER RATING
THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY THAT CAN BE DISSIPATED.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AJDBJCC2.0*;AJDBJCC2.0$$JCC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC33) | Reply |
| L | KILOWATTS |
| C | MICROWATTS |
| M | MILLIWATTS |
| W | WATTS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AF65) | Reply |
| D | AVERAGE |
| C | PEAK |
ASYC*BINSERTION LOSS AT MINIMUM ATTENUATION IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS
THE MATHEMATICAL RELATIONSHIP OF POWER AVAILABLE AT THE LOAD BEFORE AND AFTER ADDITION OF THE ITEM TO THE CIRCUIT,SET TO ITS LOWEST VALUE OF ATTENUATION,EXPRESSED IN MAXIMUM DECIBELS.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(ASYCB2.0)
BQNR*FOVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS
THE OVERALL LIMITS OF PERMISSIBLE VARIATION IN THE ATTENUATION ACCURACY FROM THE NOMINAL VALUE AT A SPECIFIED FREQUENCY RATING OR RANGE,EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
Enter the range of numeric values with a minimum of one digit on both sides of the decimal. Separating range values with a slash and preceding negative values with an ‘M’ and positive values with a ‘P’.
(BQNRFM2.0/P4.7*)
BQNS*FSEGMENT ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS
THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM LIMITS OF ATTENUATION WITHIN THE OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE FOR WHICH A RELATED ACCURACY VALUE HAS BEEN SPECIFIED,EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
Enter the range of numeric values with a minimum of one digit on both sides of the decimal. Separating range values with a slash and preceding negative values with an ‘M’ and positive values with a ‘P’.
(BQNSFM2.0/P4.7*)
BQNT*FSEGMENT ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS
THE LIMITS OF PERMISSIBLE VARIATION IN THE ATTENUATION ACCURACY AT ANY POINT BETWEEN TWO SPECIFIED ATTENUATION VALUES WITHIN THE OVERALL RANGE OF THE ITEM,EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
Enter the range of numeric values with a minimum of one digit on both sides of the decimal. Separating range values with a slash and preceding negative values with an ‘M’ and positive values with a ‘P’.
(BQNTFM2.0/P4.7*)
ASYE*JATTENUATION ACCURACY REFERENCE FREQUENCY
THE FREQUENCY AT WHICH THE ATTENUATION ACCURACY WAS MEASURED.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ASYEJG2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC32) | Reply |
| G | GIGAHERTZ |
| E | HERTZ |
| K | KILOHERTZ |
| M | MEGAHERTZ |
ASYG*ASTEP POSITION QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF INTERVALS AT WHICH THE ITEM CAN BE SET.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(ASYGA10*)
ASYH*BATTENUATION PER STEP IN DECIBELS
THE AMOUNT OF ATTENUATION BETWEEN ADJACENT STEPS,EXPRESSED IN DECIBELS.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(ASYHB2.0*;ASYHB2.0$$BM2.0*)
ABHP*JOVERALL LENGTH
THE DIMENSION MEASURED ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS WITH TERMINATED POINTS AT THE EXTREME ENDS OF THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABHPJAA2.0*;ABHPJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABKW*JOVERALL HEIGHT
THE DISTANCE MEASURED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF AN ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABKWJAB2.0*;ABKWJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABMK*JOVERALL WIDTH
AN OVERALL MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF AN ITEM,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABMKJAB2.0*;ABMKJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABPM*JBODY DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE BODY,AND TERMINATES AT THE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABPMJAC2.0*;ABPMJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABXD*JBUSHING LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF A BUSHING,IN DISTINCTION FROM WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABXDJAA2.0*;ABXDJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ADAQ*JBODY LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF THE BODY,IN DISTINCTION FROM WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ADAQJAB2.0*;ADAQJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ADAV*JOVERALL DIAMETER
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST STRAIGHT LINE ACROSS A CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTIONAL PLANE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ADAVJAB2.0*;ADAVJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
CRSJ*DSHAFT TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF SHAFT INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CRSJDDE*;CRSJDCY$DCX*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AF58) | Reply |
| BM | ROUND |
| CP | ROUND, BREAKOFF |
| CR | ROUND, FLAT, UNDERCUT |
| BZ | ROUND, FLATTED |
| CX | ROUND, HOLLOWED |
| CY | ROUND, HOLLOWED, FLATTED |
| DY | ROUND, KNURLED |
| DE | ROUND, SLOTTED |

Reference NotesRefer to Reference Drawings for assitance in answering this MRC.
ABNB*JFIRST FLAT LENGTH
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABNBJAA2.0*;ABNBJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABNC*JFLAT HEIGHT
NONE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABNCJAB2.0*;ABNCJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABWV*JSHAFT DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF A SHAFT,AND TERMINATES AT THE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABWVJAC2.0*;ABWVJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABXF*JSHAFT LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF THE SHAFT,IN DISTINCTION FROM WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABXFJAB2.0*;ABXFJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
AHUC*DCOAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES DESIGNATION
A LETTER OR GROUP OF LETTERS USED TO DESIGNATE THE PARTICULAR COAXIAL CONNECTOR SERIES.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AHUCDBY*;AHUCDBD$DAF*;AHUCDBD$$DAF*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AF42) | Reply |
| AH | BN |
| AB | BNC |
| BB | BRM |
| BG | BSM |
| AC | C |
| BW | F |
| AD | HN |
| AE | LC |
| AQ | LN |
| AF | LT |
| AR | MB |
| AS | MC |
| BM | MFM |
| AT | MHV |
| BX | MM |
| AJ | N |
| BN | NPM |
| BC | OSM |
| BD | OSSM |
| AV | QC |
| AK | QDL |
| AL | QDS |
| AX | QL |
| AW | QM |
| BA | SC |
| AY | SKL |
| AP | SM |
| BP | SMA |
| BY | SMC |
| BL | TM |
| AG | TNC |
| AZ | TND |
| AM | TPS |
| AN | UHF |
| BK | UHP |
| BQ | WPM |
| BR | WPN |
AKSA*AWAVEGUIDE FLANGE DESIGNATION
THE ALPHABETICAL CHARACTERS AND NUMERALS WHICH IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC WAVEGUIDE FLANGE TYPE.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(AKSAAG0)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AET, AFA OR AHF WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AXHR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AKEJ)
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) ACQ WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AXHR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AEBV)
AXHR*JMOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY
INDICATES THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF FACILITIES BY WHICH THE ITEM IS MOUNTED.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AXHRJABC2*;AXHRJABC2$$JABC3*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM39) | Reply |
| ABC | BRACKET |
| ABD | BUSHING |
| ABH | CLAMP |
| AFQ | CONNECTOR |
| BEN | FLANGE W/MOUNTING HOLE |
| BEP | FREE STANDING BASE |
| AEZ | PRINTED CIRCUIT |
| ABR | RACK |
| AHR | REAR SUPPORT BRACKET |
| ABY | SLOT |
| ACD | TERMINAL |
| BEQ | TERMINAL W/MOUNTING HOLES |
| AFA | THREADED BUSHING |
| AHF | THREADED HOLE |
| AET | THREADED STUD |
| ACQ | UNTHREADED HOLE |
AKEJ*DMOUNTING FACILITY SCREW THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR
A DESIGNATION DISTINGUISHING ONE GROUP OF SCREW THREAD DIAMETER-PITCH COMBINATIONS FROM ANOTHER BY THE NUMBER OF THREADS PER MEASUREMENT SCALE FOR A SPECIFIC DIAMETER ON THE MOUNTING FACILITY.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AKEJDUN)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AH06) | Reply |
| SM | ISO M |
| SS | ISO S |
| UN | UN |
| NC | UNC |
| NE | UNEF |
| NF | UNF |
| NJ | UNJ |
| JC | UNJC |
| JF | UNJF |
| NM | UNM |
| NS | UNS |
CRYY*JMOUNTING FACILITY NOMINAL SCREW THREAD DIAMETER
THE NOMINAL LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF A COAXIAL CYLINDER WHICH WOULD BOUND THE CREST OF AN EXTERNAL THREAD OR THE ROOT OF AN INTERNAL THREAD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CRYYJA2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
CGGK*JMOUNTING THREAD QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF MOUNTING THREADS ON THE ITEM MEASURED ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THE THREAD AXIS,INCLUDING INCOMPLETE THREADS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(CGGKJC2.0*;CGGKJC2.0$JC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AB39) | Reply |
| C | PER INCH |
| J | PER MILLIMETER |
CTLJ*BMOUNTING THREAD PITCH IN MILLIMETERS
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN CORRESPONDING POINTS ON TWO ADJACENT THREADS MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE MOUNTING THREAD AXIS,EXPRESSED IN MILLIMETERS.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(CTLJB2.0)
CWMS*JMOUNTING THREAD TOLERANCE CLASS
A NUMERIC-ALPHA DESIGNATOR INDICATING ESTABLISHED PITCH AND CREST DIAMETER TOLERANCE POSITION AND GRADE OF A MOUNTING THREAD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(CWMSJNTE2.0*;CWMSJNTE2.0$$JNTE2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN73) | Reply |
| EXT | EXTERNAL |
| NTE | INTERNAL |
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) BT WERE ENTERED FOR MRC CQYJ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (CSQJ)
CQYJ*DMOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN
THE GENERAL CONFIGURATION AND RELATIVE POSITION OF THE FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR MOUNTING THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CQYJDBX)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AD96) | Reply |
| CA | EIGHT POSITION CIRCULAR |
| BW | EIGHT POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| BY | FOUR POSITION CIRCULAR |
| BS | FOUR POSITION DIAMOND |
| BN | FOUR POSITION IN-LINE |
| BP | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| BT | ISOSCELES TRIANGLE |
| BZ | SIX POSITION CIRCULAR |
| BR | SIX POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| BX | THREE POSITION CIRCULAR |
| BM | THREE POSITION IN-LINE |
| BQ | TWO POSITION DIAGONAL |
| BL | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |

Reference NotesRefer to Reference Drawings for assitance in answering this MRC.
AEBV*JUNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF AN UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE,AND TERMINATES AT THE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEBVJAA2.0*;AEBVJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
AEJN*JDISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITY CENTERS
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITY CENTERS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEJNJAB2.0*;AEJNJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABKQ*JCENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO LENGTH
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CENTER OF ONE MOUNTING FACILITY AND THE CENTER OF THE ADJACENT MOUNTING FACILITY PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABKQJAC2.0*;ABKQJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABKR*JCENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO WIDTH
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CENTER OF ONE MOUNTING FACILITY AND THE CENTER OF THE ADJACENT MOUNTING FACILITY PARALLEL TO THE WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABKRJAC2.0*;ABKRJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
AEBW*JCENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO HEIGHT
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CENTER OF ONE MOUNTING FACILITY AND THE CENTER OF THE ADJACENT MOUNTING FACILITY PARALLEL TO THE HEIGHT.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AEBWJAC2.0*;AEBWJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABKG*JBOLT CIRCLE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF A BOLT CIRCLE,AND TERMINATES AT THE CIRCUMFERENCE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABKGJAA2.0*;ABKGJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
CSQJ*JCENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING FACILITIES PARALLEL TO THE ALTITUDE OF AN ISOSCELES TRIANGLE
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CENTER OF ONE MOUNTING FACILITY AND THE CENTER OF THE ADJACENT MOUNTING FACILITY PARALLEL TO THE ALTITUDE OF AN ISOSCELES TRIANGLE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CSQJJAC2.0*;CSQJJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
TEST*JTEST DATA DOCUMENT
THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,DRAWING,OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT THAT SPECIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OR TEST CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ITEM IS TESTED AND ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE LIMITS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEM MUST CONFORM IDENTIFIED BY AN ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC REFERENCE NUMBER. INCLUDES THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE OF THE ENTITY CONTROLLING THE INSTRUMENT.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.
(TESTJA12345-CWX654321*; TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*; TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC28) | Reply |
| A | SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| B | STANDARD (INCLUDES INDUSTRY OR ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTUREER STANDARDS, ETC.). |
| C | DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
SPCL*GSPECIAL TEST FEATURES
TEST CONDITIONS AND RATINGS OR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE DIFFERENT, MORE CRITICAL, OR MORE SPECIFIC THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN A GOVERNING TEST DATA DOCUMENT.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(SPCLGSELECTED AND TESTED FOR NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS*)
ZZZW*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DOCUMENT
THE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTIC(S) OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY THAT DEPART(S) FROM THE TEXT OF A SPECIFICATION OR A STANDARD IN THAT IT REPRESENTS A SELECTION OF CHARACTERISTICS STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD AS BEING OPTIONAL OR A VARIATION FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE STATED CHARACTERISTICS OR AN ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTIC NOT STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZWGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)
ZZZX*GDEPARTURE FROM CITED DESIGNATOR
THE VARIATION WHEN THE ITEM IS IN CONFORMITY WITH A TYPE DESIGNATOR COVERED BY A SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD, EXCEPT IN REGARD TO ONE OR MORE TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS.
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(ZZZXGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)
NHCF*DNUCLEAR HARDNESS CRITICAL FEATURE
AN INDICATION OF THE NUCLEAR HARDNESS CRITICALITY OF THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(NHCFDCY)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AD05) | Reply |
| CY | HARDENED |
ELCD*DEXTRA LONG CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
A DESCRIPTION THAT EXCEEDS 5000 CHARACTERS.
Enter the Reply Code from the table below.
(ELCDDA*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN58) | Reply |
| A | ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON MANUAL RECORD |
ABWF*DSCALE LINEARITY
EQUAL OR UNEQUAL DISTANCES BETWEEN GRADUATIONS REPRESENTING VALUES OF MEASUREMENT ON A SCALE.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ABWFDB*;ABWFDA$DA*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AB51) | Reply |
| A | LINEAR |
| B | NONLINEAR |
ABWG*ASCALE DIVISION QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF SCALE DIVISIONS.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(ABWGA10*)
ASYK*AVERNIER SCALE DIVISION QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF INCREMENTS ON A SMALLER AUXILIARY SCALE WHICH PROVIDES FRACTIONAL READINGS OF THE VERNIER SCALE MAIN DIVISIONS.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(ASYKA10*)
AFGA*JOPERATING TEMP RANGE
THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE ITEM IS RATED FOR OPERATION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit. Precede negative values (below zero degrees) with the letter M, and positive values (zero and above) with the letter P.
(AFGAJFM32.0/P50.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AB36) | Reply |
| C | CELSIUS |
| F | FAHRENHEIT |
AEEE*ACONNECTOR MANUFACTURER CODE
THE IDENTIFYING NUMERIC CODE OF THE ORIGINATOR THAT CONTROLS OR MANUFACTURES THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with five character(s) exactly.
(AEEEAA0J0Q)
AEEF*ACONNECTOR MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER
THE IDENTIFYING PART NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(AEEFAC6)
AKPT*DWAVEGUIDE FLANGE TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF WAVEGUIDE FLANGE.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AKPTDAD*;AKPTDAB$DAC*;AKPTDAB$$DAC*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AG92) | Reply |
| AB | CHOKE |
| AC | CONTACT |
| AD | COVER |
ASYL*AWAVEGUIDE FLANGE MANUFACTURER CODE
THE IDENTIFYING NUMERIC CODE OF THE ORIGINATOR THAT CONTROLS OR MANUFACTURES THE WAVEGUIDE FLANGE.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with five character(s) exactly.
(ASYLAC0N1D)
ASYP*AWAVEGUIDE DESIGNATION
THE ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC CHARACTERS WHICH IDENTIFY THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(ASYPAE6)
ABVG*JMOUNTING SLOT LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF THE MOUNTING SLOT,IN DISTINCTION FROM WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABVGJAB2.0*;ABVGJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABTD*JMOUNTING SLOT WIDTH
A MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF THE MOUNTING SLOT,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABTDJAB2.0*;ABTDJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
PRMT*DPRECIOUS MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(PRMTDRTA000*;PRMTDPDA000$DIRA000*;PRMTDPDA000$$DIRA000*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| AUA000 | GOLD |
| IRA000 | IRIDIUM |
| AZA000 | OSMIUM |
| PDA000 | PALLADIUM |
| PTA000 | PLATINUM |
| RHA000 | RHODIUM |
| RTA000 | RUTHENIUM |
| AGA000 | SILVER |
PMWT*JPRECIOUS MATERIAL AND WEIGHT
AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE ITEM,AND THE AMOUNT PER A MEASUREMENT SCALE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(PMWTJAZA000R2.0*;PMWTJAZA000R2.0$JAZA000R2.0*;PMWTJAZA000R2.0$$JAZA000R2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| AUA000 | GOLD |
| IRA000 | IRIDIUM |
| AZA000 | OSMIUM |
| PDA000 | PALLADIUM |
| PTA000 | PLATINUM |
| RHA000 | RHODIUM |
| RTA000 | RUTHENIUM |
| AGA000 | SILVER |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AG14) | Reply |
| E | GRAINS, TROY |
| R | GRAMS |
| F | OUNCES, TROY |
PMLC*JPRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION
AN INDICATION OF THE PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(PMLCJAUA0002.0*;PMLCJAUA0002.0$JAUA0002.0*;PMLCJAUA0002.0$$JAUA0002.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| AUA000 | GOLD |
| IRA000 | IRIDIUM |
| AZA000 | OSMIUM |
| PDA000 | PALLADIUM |
| PTA000 | PLATINUM |
| RHA000 | RHODIUM |
| RTA000 | RUTHENIUM |
| AGA000 | SILVER |
CBME*JCUBIC MEASURE
A MEASUREMENT OF VOLUME TAKEN BY MULTIPLYING THE LENGTH BY THE WIDTH BY THE HEIGHT OF AN ITEM AND RENDERED IN CUBIC UNITS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(CBMEJCF2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN76) | Reply |
| CC | CUBIC CENTIMETERS |
| CF | CUBIC FEET |
| CN | CUBIC INCHES |
| CM | CUBIC METERS |
SUPP*GSUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES
CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN ANY OTHER REQUIREMENT THAT ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ONE OR MORE FUNCTIONS, EXCLUDING NSN ASSIGNMENT.
Enter the reply in clear text.Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT* SUPPGMAY INCL HOLE IN UPPER SUPPORT FOR MTG DURING SHIPMENT; BLADE TIEDOWN*)
FCLS*AFUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
THE ALPHA-NUMERIC DESIGNATION THAT IDENTIFIES THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE ITEM ACCORDING TO THE CATEGORY OF FUNCTIONS PERFORMED.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(FCLSAQ4)
FTLD*GFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIBES THE CAPABILITIES,INTENDED USE,AND/OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS PROVIDED.
Enter the reply from the applicable document.
(FTLDGUSED TO INSTALL/REMOVE ENGINE NACELLE*)
TMDN*ATYPE/MODEL DESIGNATION
THE ALPHA-NUMERIC-ALPHA DESIGNATION USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE AND/OR MODEL OF THE BASIC ITEM.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(TMDNAG2)
RTSE*GRELATIONSHIP TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
INDICATES THE RELATIONSHIP,SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION,CAPABILITIES,AND THE LIKE,OF THE ITEM TO A SIMILAR ITEM.
Enter concise statement for similar item including name and identifying data.
(RTSEGSIMILAR TO LOCKHEED OVERWING ENGINE HOIST P/N 61521-58*)
RDAL*GREFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
LITERATURE AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ITEM.
Enter data appropriate and in a concise manner to identify informational references covering the item.
(RDALGNAAVAIROIA/VFK58 A-2.2.9*)
NTRD*AENTRY DATE
INDICATES THE DATE THE ITEM WAS ENTERED INTO MIL-HDBK-300.
Enter the date structured in three hyphenated 2 position segments to indicate the last 2 digits of the calendar year, month, and day.
(NTRDA80-05-28*)
Reply to this MRC in accordance with Volume 3.
AGAV*GEND ITEM IDENTIFICATION
THE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER OR THE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION OF THE END EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS A PART.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(AGAVG3930-00-000-0000*; AGAVGFORKLIFT TRUCK, SMITH CORPORATION, MODEL 12, TYPE A*)
BBRJ*DSPECIAL HANDLING FEATURE
THE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC/S/ OR QUALITY/IES/ OF AN ITEM WHICH NECESSITATES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL HANDLING.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(BBRJDAB*;BBRJDAH$DAB*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM83) | Reply |
| AB | CORROSIVE |
| AH | RADIOACTIVE |
This MRC replaced MRC ZZZP
The FSCM identifies the manufacturer or Government agency whose number appears in the Part Number column. When an FSCM does not appear in the current issue of H4-1, H4-2, or H4-3 Cataloging Handbooks, the word "None" will appear in the FSCM column and the name and address of the manufacturer or Government agency will be shown in parentheses following the item description.
PDNB*APURCHASE DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION
THE CONTROLLING ACTIVITY AND IDENTIFICATION OF A DOCUMENT USED IN LIEU OF A SPECIFICATION IN THE PROCUREMENT OF AN ITEM OF SUPPLY.
Enter the manufacturers 5-Digit Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code listed in the FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE FOR MANUFACTURERS (FSCM) handbook, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document, followed by a dash and the identifying number of the document.
(ZZZPJ81A37-30624A*)
ZZZV*GFSC APPLICATION DATA
THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS /FSC/ TO AN ITEM BASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE NEXT HIGHER CLASSIFIABLE ASSEMBLY.
Enter the name of the next higher classifiable assembly in clear text.
(ZZZVGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE, NONAIRCRAFT*)
FEAT*GSPECIAL FEATURES
THOSE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL FOR IDENTIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE OTHER FUNCTIONS.
Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP*; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE*)
ZZZK*JSPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA
THE DOCUMENT DESIGNATOR OF THE SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD WHICH ESTABLISHED THE ITEM OF SUPPLY.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code of the entity controlling the document, a dash, and the document designator. The agency that controls the limited coordination document must be preceded and followed by a slash following the designator. The word canceled or superseded must be preceded and followed by a slash for the designator. Professional and industrial association specifications/standards are differentiated from a manufacturer's specification in that the data has been coordinated and published by the professional and industrial association. Include amendments and revisions where applicable.
(ZZZKJT81337-30642B*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-D-180 REV1/CANCELED/*;ZZZKJP80205-NAS1103*;ZZZKJS81349-MIL-C-1140C/CE/*;ZZZKJT81337-30642B$$JP80205-NAS1103*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN62) | Reply |
| V | FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD |
| F | FLAMMABILITY STANDARD |
| S | GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| T | GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
| U | INTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| D | MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL |
| R | MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION |
| N | MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL |
| M | MANUFACTURERS STANDARD |
| B | NATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| A | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| P | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
If the specification/standard cited in reply to MRC ZZZK is nondefinitive, reply to MRC ZZZT. This reply is the data which is not recorded in Segment C.
ZZZT*JNONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA
THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL INDICATING THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below followed by the appropriate number, letter or symbol.
(ZZZTJTY1*; ZZZTJTY1$$JSTA*; ZZZTJTY1$JSTA*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AD08) | Reply |
| AL | ALLOY |
| BE | ANNEALED |
| AN | ANNEX |
| AP | APPENDIX |
| AC | APPLICABILITY CLASS |
| AR | ARRANGEMENT |
| AS | ASSEMBLY |
| AB | ASSORTMENT |
| BF | BOND |
| BX | BOX |
| CY | CAPACITY |
| CA | CASE |
| CT | CATEGORY |
| CF | CIRCUMFERENCE |
| CL | CLASS |
| CE | CODE |
| CR | COLOR |
| CC | COMBINATION CODE |
| CN | COMPONENT |
| CP | COMPOSITION |
| CM | COMPOUND |
| CD | CONDITION |
| AV | CONFIGURATION |
| CS | CONSTRUCTION |
| BG | CORE CONDITION |
| CB | CUT OFF |
| AM | DELAY CLASS |
| DE | DESIGN |
| DG | DESIGNATOR |
| DW | DRAWING NUMBER |
| DU | DUPLEX |
| EG | EDGE |
| EN | END |
| FY | FAMILY |
| FG | FIGURE |
| AK | FILE NUMBER |
| FN | FINISH |
| FB | FLAVOR |
| BH | FLUX PERCENTAGE |
| FM | FORM |
| FA | FORMULA |
| AJ | GAGE STOCK NUMBER |
| GR | GRADE |
| GA | GRADUATION |
| AX | GRANULES |
| AY | GRIT |
| GB | GROUND |
| GP | GROUP |
| HA | HEAVY DUTY |
| BA | IMAGE COLOR |
| NS | INSERT |
| TM | ITEM |
| KD | KIND |
| KT | KIT |
| LG | LENGTH |
| LV | LEVEL |
| LT | LIMIT |
| MK | MARK |
| AA | MARKER |
| AD | MASK APERTURE |
| ML | MATERIAL |
| BB | MAXIMUM DENSITY |
| TA | MEDIUM TEMPER |
| MH | MESH |
| ME | METHOD |
| BC | MINIMUM DENSITY |
| MD | MODEL |
| MT | MOUNTING |
| AQ | NATURAL |
| AU | NON-DELAY CLASS |
| NR | NUMBER |
| BL | OUTFIT NUMBER |
| PA | PARAGRAPH |
| PT | PART |
| PN | PATTERN |
| PC | PHYSICAL CONDITION |
| PS | PIECE |
| PL | PLAN |
| PR | POINT |
| PD | POLISHED |
| PB | PRESSURE RATING |
| QA | QUALITY |
| QB | QUENCHED |
| RN | RANGE |
| AE | RAPID |
| RT | RATING |
| RF | REFERENCE NUMBER |
| RA | REGULAR DUTY |
| BJ | RMA FLUX |
| SJ | SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS |
| SC | SCHEDULE |
| SB | SECTION |
| SL | SELECTION |
| BD | SERIALIZED |
| SE | SERIES |
| SV | SERVICE |
| SX | SET |
| SA | SHADE |
| SH | SHAPE |
| SG | SHEET |
| SZ | SIZE |
| AG | SLOW |
| TC | SOFT TEMPER |
| SK | SOURCE |
| PZ | SPECIES |
| SQ | SPECIFICATION SHEET |
| SD | SPEED |
| AW | STANDARD |
| SR | STRAIGHT |
| ST | STYLE |
| SS | SUBCLASS |
| SF | SUBFORM |
| SP | SUBTYPE |
| BK | SUPPORT |
| SN | SURFACE CONDITION |
| SY | SYMBOL |
| SM | SYSTEM |
| TB | TABLE |
| TN | TANNAGE |
| TP | TEMPER |
| TX | TEXTURE |
| TK | THICKNESS |
| TT | TREATMENT |
| TR | TRIM |
| TY | TYPE |
| YN | UNIT |
| AZ | UNSERIALIZED |
| VA | VARIETY |
| WT | WEIGHT |
| WD | WIDTH |
ELRN*GEXTRA LONG REFERENCE NUMBER
A REFERENCE NUMBER EXCEEDING 32 POSITIONS.
Enter the entire reference number. Do not include the 5-position Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code unless there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN.If there is more than one extra long reference number on the NSN, include the CAGE or NCAGE and separate each reference by using the "&" character.
(e.g., CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365 & CAGE112036BIL060557LEN313605UZ62365)
In determining quantity of characters in the reference number, count will be made after modification in accordance with Volume 2, Chapter 9, FLIS Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M.
Reply to this requirement only if the header record for the item identification for the item being identified has been coded as critical.
CRTL*ACRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION
THE MASTER REQUIREMENT CODES OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE TECHNICALLY CRITICAL BY REASON OF TOLERANCE,FIT,PERFORMANCE,OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WHICH AFFECT IDENTIFICATION OF THE ITEM.
Enter the Master Requirement Code for the requirement, the reply to which renders the item as being critical.
(CRTLAAKJA*; CRTLAAKJA$$ACSGS*)
If document availability code B, D, F, OR H, reply to MRC PRPY.
PRPY*APROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS
IDENTIFICATION OF THOSE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION FOR WHICH A NON-GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY HAS IDENTIFIED ALL OR SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITEM AS BEING PROPRIETARY AND THEREFORE RESTRICTED FROM RELEASE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE ORIGINATOR OF THE DATA.
Enter the MRC codes of the individual characteristics of the description which are marked proprietary on the technical data, using and coding ($) for multiple characteristics. If all the MRCS are proprietary, enter the reply PACS. If none of the MRCS is proprietary, enter the reply NPAC.
(PRPYAPACS*;PRPYANPAC*; PRPYAMATL$$ASURF*)
ZZZY*GREFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS
A FEATURE OF THE ITEM OF SUPPLY WHICH MUST BE SPECIFICALLY RECORDED WHEN THE REFERENCE NUMBER COVERS A RANGE OF ITEMS.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(ZZZYGCOLOR CODED LEADS*; ZZZYGAS DIFFERENTIATED BY MATERIAL*)
CXCY*GPART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY
THE NAME ASSIGNED TO THE ITEM BY THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION CONTROLLING THE DESIGN OF THE ITEM.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(CXCYGLINE PROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD*)
CQRG*DBODY MATERIAL
THE CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR MECHANICAL MIXTURE PROPERTIES OF WHICH THE BODY IS FABRICATED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CQRGDSTA000*;CQRGDCUA000$DALA000*;CQRGDCUA000$$DALA000*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (MA01) | Reply |
| ALA000 | ALUMINUM |
| ALB000 | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| CUA000 | COPPER |
| CUB000 | COPPER ALLOY |
| PCA000 | PLASTIC |
| STA000 | STEEL |
CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME
A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.
Enter the reply in clear text.
(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)