A flexible mechanical device consisting of cast or stamped links without pins, bushings or rollers. The links may be assembled or disassembled when flexed to an acute angle.
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3020Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, and Transmission Chain
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G3839CHAIN,BOX
G3840CHAIN,AGRICULTURAL
G3837CHAIN,"D"
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NAMEDITEM NAME
NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.
Enter the item name code.
(NAMED32593*)
MATTDMATERIAL
THE CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR MECHANICAL MIXTURE PROPERTIES OF WHICH THE ITEM IS FABRICATED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(MATTDST4419*;MATTDA$DFEC000*;MATTDA$$DFEC000*)
Table 1
Reply Code (MA01)Reply
ALA000ALUMINUM
AANY ACCEPTABLE
FEC000IRON MALLEABLE
NLB000NICKEL ALLOY
PCA000PLASTIC
PCAH00PLASTIC POLYURETHANE
STA000STEEL
ST0302STEEL COMP 302
ST0303STEEL COMP 303
ST0304STEEL COMP 304
ST4419STEEL COMP 4419
STB000STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
Reply to this requirement only if the MRC for Material has been answered and there is additional standard specifications that need to be identified on the Material reply.
MDCL*JMATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION
THE SPECIFICATION, STANDARD, OR MANUFACTURER'S REFERENCE AND THE CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION, SUCH AS CLASS, CONDITION, TEMPER, AND THE LIKE, THAT IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the first, second, and third examples. If ISAC coding is authorized for this requirement, enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Tables 2 & 3 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the fourth, fifth, and sixth examples.
(MDCLJEATEXT1234*;MDCLJEATEXT1234$$JEATEXT1234*;MDCLJEATEXT1234$JEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234$$JEATEXT1234*;MDCL1BJEATEXT1234$JEATEXT1234*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AP33)Reply
QAEROSPACE MATERIAL SPEC STD
JAMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
GASSN STD
ACOMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
KDEF STAN/SPEC
BFED SPEC
CFED STD
LGOVERNMENT STD/SPEC
NINTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC
FMFR REF
DMIL SPEC
EMIL STD
HNATIONAL SPEC
PNATIONAL STD
MNATIONAL STD/SPEC
Table 2
Reply Code (AP18)Reply
M10TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
N11TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
P12TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
Q13TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
R14TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
S15TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
T16TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
U17TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
W18TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
X19TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
B1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE
Y20TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
Z21ST MATERIAL RESPONSE
V22ND MATERIAL RESPONSE
C2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE
D3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE
E4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
F5TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
H6TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
J7TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
K8TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
L9TH MATERIAL RESPONSE
GALL MATERIAL RESPONSES
ASINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
SFTT*DSURFACE TREATMENT
THE METALLIC,NONMETALLIC,AND/OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES WITH WHICH THE ITEM IS PLATED,DIPPED,AND/OR COATED.THE TREATMENT IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE SURFACE(S) AND CANNOT BE WIPED OFF.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(SFTTDPSA000*;SFTTDCMA000$DPHA000*;SFTTDCMA000$$DPHA000*)
Table 1
Reply Code (SF01)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
CDA000CADMIUM
CMA000CHROMATE
CUA000COPPER
XXC000OXIDE IRON
PSA000PASSIVATE
PHA000PHOSPHATE
PHB000PHOSPHATE IRON
PHC000PHOSPHATE MANGANESE
ZNA000ZINC
STDC*JSURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION
THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,OR MANUFACTURERS REFERENCE,AND THE CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION,SUCH AS TYPE,CLASS,GRADE,AND THE LIKE,THAT IDENTIFIES THE SURFACE TREATMENT MATERIAL.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the first, second, and third examples. If ISAC coding is authorized for this requirement, enter the applicable ISAC from Table 1 below followed by the mode code and applicable Reply Code from Tables 2 & 3 below followed by an alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character as in the fourth, fifth, and sixth examples.
(STDCJEGTEXT1234*;STDCJEGTEXT1234$$JEGTEXT1234*;STDCJEGTEXT1234$JEGTEXT1234*; STDC1BJEGTEXT1234*;STDC1BJEGTEXT1234$$JEGTEXT1234*;STDC1BJEGTEXT1234$JEGTEXT1234*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AP33)Reply
GASSN STD
ACOMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
KDEF STAN/SPEC
BFED SPEC
CFED STD
LGOVERNMENT STD/SPEC
NINTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC
FMFR REF
DMIL SPEC
EMIL STD
HNATIONAL SPEC
PNATIONAL STD
MNATIONAL STD/SPEC
Table 2
Reply Code (AP39)Reply
M10TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
N11TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
P12TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
Q13TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
R14TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
S15TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
B1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE
C2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE
D3RD TREATMENT RESPONSE
E4TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
F5TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
H6TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
J7TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
K8TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
L9TH TREATMENT RESPONSE
GALL TREATMENT RESPONSES
ASINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE
AKGQ*JNOMINAL PITCH DISTANCE
A NOMINAL MEASUREMENT OF THE CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN TEETH OR PINS,TAKEN ALONG THE PITCH LINE.
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.
(AKGQJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) F1, F2 OR F3 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AWFQ, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AWGA and AWRF and AWRE)
AWFQ*LFIRST CHAIN LINK STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE FIRST CHAIN LINK.
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.
(AWFQLF2)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAI1265F1CAST PLAIN
AAI1266F2STAMPED, PLAIN
AAI1267F3CAST, RIBBED
AWGA*JFIRST CHAIN LINK PLATE NOMINAL THICKNESS
NONE.
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.
(AWGAJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWRE*JFIRST CHAIN LINK NOMINAL WIDTH BETWEEN PLATES
NONE.
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.
(AWREJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWRF*JFIRST CHAIN LINK NOMINAL WIDTH
NONE.
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.
(AWRFJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) F1, F2 OR F3 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AWFR, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AWRW and AWSB and AWSA)
AWFR*LSECOND CHAIN LINK STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE SECOND CHAIN LINK.
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.
(AWFRLF1)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAI1265F1CAST PLAIN
AAI1266F2STAMPED, PLAIN
AAI1267F3CAST, RIBBED
AWRW*JSECOND CHAIN LINK PLATE NOMINAL THICKNESS
NONE.
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.
(AWRWJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWSA*JSECOND CHAIN LINK NOMINAL WIDTH BETWEEN PLATES
NONE.
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.
(AWSAJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWSB*JSECOND CHAIN LINK NOMINAL WIDTH
NONE. MRC DISCONTINUED WITH NO REPLACMENT ON 01/12/2024.
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.
(AWSBJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
IF STYLE/REPLY CODE(s) F1, F2 OR F3 WERE ENTERED FOR MRC AJXT, YOU MUST ANSWER MRC (AWSQ and AWWQ and AWWP)
AJXT*LLINK STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE LINK.
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.
(AJXTLF3)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAI1265F1CAST PLAIN
AAI1266F2STAMPED, PLAIN
AAI1267F3CAST, RIBBED
AWSQ*JLINK PLATE NOMINAL THICKNESS
NONE.
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.
(AWSQJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWWP*JLINK NOMINAL WIDTH BETWEEN PLATES
NONE.
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.
(AWWPJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWWQ*JLINK NOMINAL WIDTH
NONE.
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.
(AWWQJA2.0*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
AWFNALINK ROW QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF ROWS THAT COMPRISE THE WIDTH OF A LINK OR CHAIN ASSEMBLY.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AWFNA10*)
AJFX*LEND CONNECTION STYLE
THE STYLE DESIGNATION INDICATING THE CONFIGURATION THAT MOST NEARLY CORRESPONDS TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE END CONNECTION.
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.
(AJFXL3)
Table 1
Physical Drawing IDReply Code (STYL)Reply
AAI12691ROLLER
AAI12702ROLLERLESS
AAI12713PIN HOLE
AAI12724PIN
AGVF*JBUSHING HOLE DIAMETER
THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF A BUSHING 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.
(AGVFJAC2.0*;AGVFJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AWFW*DPIN FASTENING METHOD
THE MEANS OF SECURING THE PIN(S).
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AWFWDBW*;AWFWDBT$$DLT*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AF69)Reply
AANY ACCEPTABLE
BPCOTTER PIN
BQHEADED STRAIGHT PIN
BRRIVETED
LTS RETAINER
BSSPIRAL PIN
BTSPRING CLIP
BWSPRING TENSION
ACHT*JPIN OVERALL LENGTH
THE OVERALL DIMENSION MEASURED ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS,WITH TERMINATED POINTS AT THE EXTREME ENDS OF THE PIN.
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.
(ACHTJAA2.0*;ACHTJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
BZQQ*JBREAKING STRENGTH
THE MEASURED LOAD REQUIRED TO BREAK THE ITEM IN TENSION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(BZQQJPC2.0*;BZQQJPC2.0$$JPC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AB18)Reply
XNEWTONS
PPOUNDS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
CQBC*JMINIMUM TENSILE STRENGTH
THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD IN TENSION APPLIED IN A LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION,PER UNIT OF CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA,THAT THE MATERIAL CAN WITHSTAND WITHOUT RUPTURE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(CQBCJKTEXT1234*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN71)Reply
KKILOGRAMS PER SQUARE CENTIMETER
SMEGAPASCALS
PPOUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
ABNZ*JEFFECTIVE LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST EFFECTIVE DIMENSION 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.
(ABNZJAC2.0*;ABNZJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
CCENTIMETERS
FFEET
AINCHES
MMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
FEAT*GSPECIAL FEATURES
THOSE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL FOR IDENTIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE OTHER FUNCTIONS.
Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP*; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE*)
TEST*JTEST DATA DOCUMENT
THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,DRAWING,OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT THAT SPECIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OR TEST CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ITEM IS TESTED AND ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE LIMITS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEM MUST CONFORM IDENTIFIED BY AN ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC REFERENCE NUMBER. INCLUDES THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE OF THE ENTITY CONTROLLING THE INSTRUMENT.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.
(TESTJA12345-CWX654321*; TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*; TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AC28)Reply
ASPECIFICATION (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.).
BSTANDARD (INCLUDES INDUSTRY OR ASSOCIATION STANDARDS, INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTUREER STANDARDS, ETC.).
CDRAWING (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*)
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$$JP80205-NAS1103*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN62)Reply
VFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD
FFLAMMABILITY STANDARD
SGOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
TGOVERNMENT STANDARD
UINTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC
DMANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL
RMANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION
NMANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL
MMANUFACTURERS STANDARD
BNATIONAL STD/SPEC
APROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
PPROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
If the specification/standard cited in reply to MRC ZZZK is nondefinitive, reply to MRC ZZZT. This reply is the data which is not recorded in Segment C.
ZZZT*JNONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA
THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL INDICATING THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below followed by the appropriate number, letter or symbol.
(ZZZTJTY1*; ZZZTJTY1$$JSTA*; ZZZTJTY1$JSTA*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AD08)Reply
ALALLOY
BEANNEALED
ANANNEX
APAPPENDIX
ACAPPLICABILITY CLASS
ARARRANGEMENT
ASASSEMBLY
ABASSORTMENT
BFBOND
BXBOX
CYCAPACITY
CACASE
CTCATEGORY
CFCIRCUMFERENCE
CLCLASS
CECODE
CRCOLOR
CCCOMBINATION CODE
CNCOMPONENT
CPCOMPOSITION
CMCOMPOUND
CDCONDITION
AVCONFIGURATION
CSCONSTRUCTION
BGCORE CONDITION
CBCUT OFF
AMDELAY CLASS
DEDESIGN
DGDESIGNATOR
DWDRAWING NUMBER
DUDUPLEX
EGEDGE
ENEND
FYFAMILY
FGFIGURE
AKFILE NUMBER
FNFINISH
FBFLAVOR
BHFLUX PERCENTAGE
FMFORM
FAFORMULA
AJGAGE STOCK NUMBER
GRGRADE
GAGRADUATION
AXGRANULES
AYGRIT
GBGROUND
GPGROUP
HAHEAVY DUTY
BAIMAGE COLOR
NSINSERT
TMITEM
KDKIND
KTKIT
LGLENGTH
LVLEVEL
LTLIMIT
MKMARK
AAMARKER
ADMASK APERTURE
MLMATERIAL
BBMAXIMUM DENSITY
TAMEDIUM TEMPER
MHMESH
MEMETHOD
BCMINIMUM DENSITY
MDMODEL
MTMOUNTING
AQNATURAL
AUNON-DELAY CLASS
NRNUMBER
BLOUTFIT NUMBER
PAPARAGRAPH
PTPART
PNPATTERN
PCPHYSICAL CONDITION
PSPIECE
PLPLAN
PRPOINT
PDPOLISHED
PBPRESSURE RATING
QAQUALITY
QBQUENCHED
RNRANGE
AERAPID
RTRATING
RFREFERENCE NUMBER
RAREGULAR DUTY
BJRMA FLUX
SJSALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
SCSCHEDULE
SBSECTION
SLSELECTION
BDSERIALIZED
SESERIES
SVSERVICE
SXSET
SASHADE
SHSHAPE
SGSHEET
SZSIZE
AGSLOW
TCSOFT TEMPER
SKSOURCE
PZSPECIES
SQSPECIFICATION SHEET
SDSPEED
AWSTANDARD
SRSTRAIGHT
STSTYLE
SSSUBCLASS
SFSUBFORM
SPSUBTYPE
BKSUPPORT
SNSURFACE CONDITION
SYSYMBOL
SMSYSTEM
TBTABLE
TNTANNAGE
TPTEMPER
TXTEXTURE
TKTHICKNESS
TTTREATMENT
TRTRIM
TYTYPE
YNUNIT
AZUNSERIALIZED
VAVARIETY
WTWEIGHT
WDWIDTH
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*)
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*)
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.
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
AADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON MANUAL RECORD
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
CFCUBIC FEET
CMCUBIC METERS
BGTB*HSTORAGE FACILITY
THE STORAGE FACILITY STANDARDS ESTABLISHED TO ASSURE THE SERVICEABILITY OF SUPPLIES IN STORAGE.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 & 3 below.
(BGTBHBABAC2.0*;BGTBHBABAC2.0$HBABAC2.0*;BGTBHBABAC2.0$$HBABAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AN11)Reply
DALTERNATE
BMANDATORY
CPREFERRED
Table 2
Reply Code (AM81)Reply
ABABOVE GROUND MAGAZINE
ATDOCK LEVEL HEATED WAREHOUSE
AXDOCK LEVEL UNHEATED WAREHOUSE
ASGROUND LEVEL HEATED WAREHOUSE
AWGROUND LEVEL UNHEATED WAREHOUSE
AFIGLOO MAGAZINE
AGIMPROVED OPEN
ARSHED
AKUNIMPROVED OPEN
Table 3
Reply Code (AN12)Reply
AFCHILL
ACCONTROLLED HUMIDITY
ADFLAMMABLE
AGFREEZE
ABGENERAL PURPOSE
AHHEAVY DUTY
AESECURITY
AJAG*JUNPACKAGED UNIT WIDTH
A MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF AN ITEM UNENCUMBERED BY PACKAGING OR PACKING,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(AJAGJAC2.0*;AJAGJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AJAH*JUNPACKAGED UNIT HEIGHT
A MEASUREMENT FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF AN ITEM UNENCUMBERED BY PACKAGING OR PACKING,IN DISTINCTION FROM DEPTH.
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.
(AJAHJAC2.0*;AJAHJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
AJAF*JUNPACKAGED UNIT LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF AN ITEM UNENCUMBERED BY PACKAGING OR PACKING, IN DISTINCTION FROM WIDTH.
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(AJAFJAA2.0*;AJAFJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AA05)Reply
AINCHES
LMILLIMETERS
Table 2
Reply Code (AC20)Reply
ANOMINAL
BMINIMUM
CMAXIMUM
BBRH*JINSPECTION FREQUENCY
THE SPECIFIED TIME INTERVAL,FROM RECEIPT,NECESSARY TO DETECT MATERIAL DETERIORATION THAT WILL AFFECT STOCK READINESS.
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(BBRHJMHAC2*;BBRHJMHAC2$$JMHAC3*)
Table 1
Reply Code (AH68)Reply
MHMONTHS
YRYEARS
Table 2
Reply Code (AM82)Reply
ABFIRST INSPECTION
ACREINSPECTION
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.
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(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.
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(AGAVG3930-00-000-0000*; AGAVGFORKLIFT TRUCK, SMITH CORPORATION, MODEL 12, TYPE A*)
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.
(PDNBA81A37-30624A*)
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.
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(ZZZVGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE, NONAIRCRAFT*)
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.
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(CXCYGLINE PROCESSOR CONTROL BOARD*)
CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME
A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.
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(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)