A gage used for the dimensional control of a specified external thread.

FSC Information

5220	Inspection Gages and Precision Layout Tools

Colloquial Information

H5156

GAGE,THREAD

Change List

MRC AFJK has been deleted

NAMEDITEM NAME

NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.

Enter the item name code.

(NAMED17657*)

AHYMJNOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER

THE NOMINAL LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE THREADED PORTION,AND TERMINATES AT THE CIRCUMFERENCE.

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.

(AHYMJA2.0*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

AAJFDTHREAD DIRECTION

THE DIRECTION OF THE THREAD WHEN VIEWED AXIALLY. A RIGHT-HAND THREAD WINDS IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION WHILE A LEFT-HAND THREAD WINDS IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(AAJFDL*;AAJFDR$DR*;AAJFDR$$DR*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA38)	Reply
	L	LEFT-HAND
	R	RIGHT-HAND

AJYPDSCREW 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.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(AJYPDSM*;AJYPDBW$DCK*;AJYPDBW$$DCK*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AH06)	Reply
	AN	ANPT
	BA	BA
	PL	BSP.PL
	BP	BSP.TR
	CK	BSPT
	BW	BSW
	TT	BUTTRESS
	SM	ISO M
	NP	NPT
	NC	UNC
	NE	UNEF
	NF	UNF
	NS	UNS
	WW	WHITWORTH

BRYGJTHREAD STAMPED PITCH DIAMETER

A MEASUREMENT INDICATING THE DIAMETER-PITCH PER MEASUREMENT SCALE OF THE THREADED PORTION THAT IS STAMPED ON 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.

(BRYGJAA2.0*;BRYGJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

BRYHJTHREAD DESIGN PITCH DIAMETER

A MEASUREMENT INDICATING THE DIAMETER-PITCH PER MEASUREMENT SCALE OF A SCREW THREAD DESIGN.

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.

(BRYHJAA2.0*;BRYHJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) B WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BSDM, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BSDN)

BSDMDTAPERED THREADS

AN INDICATION OF WHETHER OR NOT TAPERED THREADS ARE INCLUDED.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(BSDMDC)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA49)	Reply
	B	INCLUDED
	C	NOT INCLUDED

BSDN*DPITCH CONE PITCH DIAMETER LOCATION

INDICATES THE LOCATION OF THE PITCH DIAMETER ON THE PITCH CONE.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(BSDNDBSM*;BSDNDBSL$DBSL*;BSDNDBSL$$DBSL*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AJ91)	Reply
	BSL	GAGING NOTCH
	BSM	SMALL END

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) GRT WERE ENTERED FOR MRC CBBL, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BRYC)

CBBLDFEATURES 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

(CBBLDGRQ*;CBBLDGRN$DGRT*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AN47)	Reply
	GRM	COMBINATION GO NOT GO GAGE
	GRN	GO GAGE
	GRP	LIMIT GAGE
	GRQ	NOT GO GAGE
	GRT	THREAD SETTING GAGE

BRYC*DTHREAD GAGE TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNED

INDICATES THE TYPE OF THREAD GAGE FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(BRYCDAAR*;BRYCDAAW$DAAS*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AJ89)	Reply
	AAR	COMBINATION GO NOT GO
	AAS	GO
	AAW	NOT GO

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AS WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BPCR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (BRYD and BRYF)

IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) AT WERE ENTERED FOR MRC BPCR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AJYQ)

BPCRDTHREAD TYPE

INDICATES THE TYPE OF THREAD PROVIDED.

Enter the applicable reply code from the table below

(BPCRDAS*;BPCRDAT$DAT*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AL72)	Reply
	AS	MULTIPLE
	AT	SINGLE

BRYD*JTHREAD PITCH

A MEASUREMENT OF THE DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON THE THREAD TO THE CORRESPONDING POINT ON AN ADJACENT THREAD MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE AXIS.

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.

(BRYDJAA2.0*;BRYDJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

BRYF*JTHREAD LEAD

THE DISTANCE A SCREW THREAD ADVANCES AXIALLY IN ONE TURN.

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.

(BRYFJAC2.0*;BRYFJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

Table 2
	Reply Code (AC20)	Reply
	A	NOMINAL
	B	MINIMUM
	C	MAXIMUM

AJYQ*BSCREW THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH

THE NUMBER OF SCREW THREADS ON THE ITEM PER LINEAR INCH MEASURED ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THE THREAD AXIS,INCLUDING INCOMPLETE THREADS.

Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.

(AJYQB2.0)

CQWR*AEXTERNAL THREAD TOLERANCE CLASS

A NUMERIC-ALPHA DESIGNATOR INDICATING ESTABLISHED PITCH AND CREST DIAMETER TOLERANCE POSITIONS AND GRADES OF AN EXTERNAL THREAD.

Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.

(CQWRAI2)

CWQJ*AINTERNAL THREAD TOLERANCE CLASS

A NUMERIC-ALPHA DESIGNATOR INDICATING ESTABLISHED PITCH AND CREST DIAMETER TOLERANCE POSITION AND GRADE OF AN INTERNAL THREAD.

Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.

(CWQJAT2)

BSDL*JPITCH DIAMETER TOLERANCE

THE RANGE OF VARIATION PERMITTED ON THE PITCH DIAMETER.

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.

(BSDLJLM32.0/P50.0*;BSDLJLM32.0/P50.0$$JL*)

Table 1
	Reply Code (AA05)	Reply
	A	INCHES
	L	MILLIMETERS

BSDP*ADESIGN TYPE PER MIL-P-7105

INDICATES THE TYPE OF THE ITEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN MILITARY SPECIFICATION MIL-P-7105.

Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.

(BSDPAD0)

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.

Enter the reply in clear text.

(ZZZXGAS MODIFIED BY MATERIAL*)

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

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*)

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*)

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*)

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*)

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.

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

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*)

CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME

A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.

Enter the reply in clear text.

(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)