An item which consists of conductive elements such as BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT; RING,ELECTRICAL CONTACT, and the like, rotating or sliding relative to each other and ensuring a permanent connection of various forms of electrical energy between two or more components or assemblies. For radio freuency connections, see: COUPLER,ROTARY,RADIO FREQUENCY.
NAMEDITEM NAME
NOUN, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFIERS, BY WHICH AN ITEM OF SUPPLY IS KNOWN.
Enter the item name code.
(NAMED80458*)
ACDCDCURRENT TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF CURRENT WHETHER ALTERNATING,DIRECT,OR BOTH.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(ACDCDB*;ACDCDC$DD*;ACDCDC$$DD*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AB62) | Reply |
| B | AC |
| D | AC/DC |
| C | DC |
ELECBVOLTAGE IN VOLTS
THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(ELECB2.0*;ELECB2.0$BM2.0;ELECB2.0$$BM2.0*)
APGXJMAXIMUM CURRENT RATING IN AMPS
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CURRENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED,EXPRESSED IN AMPERES.
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.
(APGXJAB2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AK53) | Reply |
| AB | NOMINAL |
| AC | RESISTIVE |
FREQBFREQUENCY IN HERTZ
THE CYCLES PER SECOND /HERTZ/ OF THE ALTERNATING CURRENT.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(FREQB2.0*;FREQB2.02.0$BM2.0*)
AFDMBCONTACT RESISTANCE IN OHMS
THE OPPOSITION TO THE FLOW OF CURRENT THROUGH MATING CONTACTS OF AN ITEM,EXPRESSED IN OHMS.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(AFDMB2.0)
AMZEBROTATIONAL SPEED RATING IN RPM
THE SPEED AT WHICH AN ITEM HAS BEEN TESTED AND RATED TO PERFORM WITHOUT DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS,EXPRESSED IN REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE.
Enter a reply with a minimum of one digit on either side of the decimal point.
(AMZEB2.0)
AAPLJTORQUE LOAD RATING
THE ABILITY OF AN ITEM TO WITHSTAND A SPECIFIED TORQUE LOAD WITHOUT FRACTURE.
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.
(AAPLJB2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA56) | Reply |
| D | CENTIMETER-GRAMS |
| K | CENTIMETER-KILOGRAMS |
| F | FOOT-POUNDS |
| A | INCH-OUNCES |
| G | INCH-POUNDS |
| N | METER-NEWTON |
| L | MILLIMETER-KILOGRAMS |
| J | NEWTON-CENTIMETER |
| B | NEWTON-METER |
ASKXAELECTRICAL CONNECTION QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PROVIDED.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(ASKXA10*)
AFRA*ACONTACT QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF CONTACTS WHICH PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AFRAA10*)
AKSF*DCONTACT TYPE
INDICATES THE TYPE OF CONTACT(S) INCLUDED ON THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AKSFDCH*;AKSFDCC$$DCA*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AG81) | Reply |
| CA | FEMALE PIN |
| CD | FEMALE PRONG |
| CB | MALE PIN |
| CE | MALE PRONG |
| BG | PIN |
| CC | PRONG |
| CF | SCREW STUD |
| BM | SOCKET |
| CG | SOLDER HOOK |
| BP | SOLDER LUG |
| CH | TERMINAL STUD |
| BS | THREADED STUD |
| CJ | WIRE CABLE |
| BW | WIRE LEAD |
AFGA*JOPERATING TEMP RANGE
THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE AT WHICH THE ITEM IS RATED FOR OPERATION.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Table 1 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit. Precede negative values (below zero degrees) with the letter M, and positive values (zero and above) with the letter P.
(AFGAJFM32.0/P50.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AB36) | Reply |
| C | CELSIUS |
| F | FAHRENHEIT |
CQXF*DINCLOSURE PROTECTION TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNED
INDICATES THE TYPE OF PROTECTION FOR WHICH THE INCLOSURE IS DESIGNED.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CQXFDACA*;CQXFDACE$$DACH*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AP30) | Reply |
| AAX | ARC RESISTANT |
| AAY | COMBUSTION PROOF |
| AAZ | CORROSION RESISTANT |
| ABA | DRIPPROOF |
| ABB | DUSTPROOF |
| ABC | DUSTTIGHT |
| ABD | EXPLOSION PROOF |
| ABE | EXPLOSION RESISTANT |
| ABF | FLAME RESISTANT |
| ABG | FUNGUS PROOF |
| ABH | FUNGUS RESISTANT |
| ABJ | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ABK | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| ABL | HUMIDITY PROOF |
| ABM | HUMIDITY RESISTANT |
| ABP | MOISTURE PROOF |
| ABN | MOISTURE RESISTANT |
| AAQ | OIL RESISTANT |
| ABQ | OILTIGHT |
| ABR | RAINTIGHT |
| ABS | SALT SPRAY PROOF |
| ABT | SALT WATER RESISTANT |
| ABX | SAND RESISTANT |
| ABW | SANDTIGHT |
| ABZ | SHOCK RESISTANT |
| ABY | SHOCKPROOF |
| ACA | SPLASHPROOF |
| ACB | TAMPERPROOF |
| ACC | VAPORTIGHT |
| ACE | VIBRATION RESISTANT |
| ACD | VIBRATIONPROOF |
| ACF | WATER RESISTANT |
| AAS | WATERPROOF |
| ACG | WATERTIGHT |
| ACH | WEATHERPROOF |
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$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABMK*JOVERALL WIDTH
AN OVERALL MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF AN ITEM,IN DISTINCTION FROM THICKNESS.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABMKJAC2.0*;ABMKJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ADAV*JOVERALL DIAMETER
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST STRAIGHT LINE ACROSS A CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTIONAL PLANE.
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(ADAVJAC2.0*;ADAVJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABKW*JOVERALL HEIGHT
THE DISTANCE MEASURED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF AN ITEM.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ABKWJAC2.0*;ABKWJAC2.0$$JAC2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ABFY*JOVERALL DEPTH
AN OVERALL MEASUREMENT BETWEEN SPECIFIED POINTS OF AN ITEM,IN DISTINCTION FROM 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.
(ABFYJAA2.0*;ABFYJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
ADUM*JOVERALL THICKNESS
AN OVERALL MEASUREMENT OF THE SMALLEST DIMENSION OF AN ITEM,IN DISTINCTION FROM LENGTH OR WIDTH.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from Tables 1 & 2 below followed by a numeric reply with a minimum of one digit, a decimal and a minimum of one digit.
(ADUMJAB2.0*;ADUMJAB2.0$$JAB2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
AXGY*DMOUNTING METHOD
THE MEANS OF ATTACHING THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AXGYDAFX*;AXGYDAKZ$DALH*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AM39) | Reply |
| ABB | BASE |
| AKZ | BINNACLE |
| ALA | BOLT CLAMP |
| ABC | BRACKET |
| ABD | BUSHING |
| ABH | CLAMP |
| ALB | CLAMP W/SUCTION CUPS |
| ALC | FIXED |
| ALD | FIXED FLANGE |
| ACR | FLANGE |
| AGQ | FLUSH |
| AFX | FRONT |
| ACP | HOLE |
| ALE | LOCK PIN |
| BGA | NUT |
| AED | PANEL |
| AEE | PLATE |
| AHT | RING |
| ALF | SELF-LOCKING NUT |
| ALG | SHELF |
| AKC | SLEEVE |
| ALH | SLIDING RAIL |
| ATD | STOP NUTS |
| AAE | STUD |
| AKY | THREADED BEZEL |
| AHF | THREADED HOLE |
| AET | THREADED STUD |
| ALJ | TOP |
| ALK | TOP W/ADJUSTABLE LEGS |
| ALL | TUBULAR |
ALLB*JCABLE LENGTH
A MEASUREMENT OF THE LONGEST DIMENSION OF THE CABLE,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.
(ALLBJAA2.0*;ALLBJAA2.0$$JAA2.1*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA05) | Reply |
| A | INCHES |
| L | MILLIMETERS |
| Table 2 |
| Reply Code (AC20) | Reply |
| A | NOMINAL |
| B | MINIMUM |
| C | MAXIMUM |
AGBL*ACABLE CONDUCTOR QUANTITY
THE NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS,SHIELDED AND UNSHIELDED,WHICH MAKE UP THE CABLE.
Enter the numeric reply with a minimum of one digit.
(AGBLA10*)
BBTY*ACABLE AWG SIZE
DESIGNATES THE AMERICAN WIRE GAGE SIZE OF THE CABLE.
Enter the alpha-numeric reply with a minimum of one character.
(BBTYAQ5)
CBBL*DFEATURES PROVIDED
THOSE FEATURES,NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ITEM.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(CBBLDFNY)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN47) | Reply |
| FNY | ROHS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE |
FEAT*GSPECIAL FEATURES
THOSE UNUSUAL OR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OR QUALITIES OF AN ITEM NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL FOR IDENTIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE OTHER FUNCTIONS.
Enter the reply in clear text. Separate multiple replies with a semicolon.
(FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE CLIP*; FEATGADJUSTABLE NOSE PIECE; DISPOSABLE*)
TEST*JTEST DATA DOCUMENT
THE SPECIFICATION,STANDARD,DRAWING,OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT THAT SPECIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OR TEST CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN ITEM IS TESTED AND ESTABLISHES ACCEPTABLE LIMITS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEM MUST CONFORM IDENTIFIED BY AN ALPHABETIC AND/OR NUMERIC REFERENCE NUMBER. INCLUDES THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE OF THE ENTITY CONTROLLING THE INSTRUMENT.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below, followed by the 5-position CAGE Code, a dash, and the document identification number.
(TESTJA12345-CWX654321*; TESTJA1234A-654321$$JB5556A-663654*; TESTJAA2345-654321$JB55566-663654*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC28) | Reply |
| 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.
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(SPCLGSELECTED AND TESTED FOR NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS*)
AARG*DRELIABILITY INDICATOR
AN INDICATION THAT THE LEVEL OF PROBABILITY THAT AN ITEM WILL OPERATE WITHOUT FAILURE,AT A SPECIFIED RATED CAPABILITY,AT A SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE,AND FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME,HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY TESTING RANDOM SAMPLES OF PRODUCTION LOT.
Enter the applicable reply code from the table below
(AARGDN)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AA61) | Reply |
| E | ESTABLISHED |
| N | NOT ESTABLISHED |
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$$JP80205-NAS1103*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN62) | Reply |
| F | FLAMMABILITY STANDARD |
| S | GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| T | GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
| U | INTERNATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| D | MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL |
| R | MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION |
| N | MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION CONTROL |
| M | MANUFACTURERS STANDARD |
| B | NATIONAL STD/SPEC |
| A | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| P | PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
If the specification/standard cited in reply to MRC ZZZK is nondefinitive, reply to MRC ZZZT. This reply is the data which is not recorded in Segment C.
ZZZT*JNONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA
THE NUMBER, LETTER, OR SYMBOL INDICATING THE TYPE, STYLE, GRADE, CLASS, AND THE LIKE OF AN ITEM IN A NONIDENTIFYING SPECIFICATION OR STANDARD.
Enter the applicable Reply Code from the table below followed by the appropriate number, letter or symbol.
(ZZZTJTY1*; ZZZTJTY1$$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 |
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*)
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.
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 |
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*)
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.
(TMDNAJ2)
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.
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(ZZZVGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE, NONAIRCRAFT*)
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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*)
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*)
HZRD*DHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
THE SUBSTANCES AND/OR MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE ITEM THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAZARDOUS OR ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OR OTHER AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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(HZRDDHAZ285*;HZRDDHAZ092$$DHAZ285*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (HZ00) | Reply |
| HAZ092 | MAGNESIUM |
| HAZ285 | PLASTIC |
TEXT*GGENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION
A RECORDING OF THE PHYSICAL,FUNCTIONAL,AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS FOR AN ITEM OF SUPPLY.
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(TEXTGCLEARTEXT)
ARAG*JCURRENT RATING
THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT FOR WHICH THE ITEM IS DESIGNED.
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(ARAGJA2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AC30) | Reply |
| A | AMPERES |
| L | MILLIAMPERES |
CSBH*JVOLTAGE IN VOLTS AND CURRENT TYPE
THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE,EXPRESSED IN VOLTS,AND THE TYPE OF CURRENT WHETHER ALTERNATING OR DIRECT.
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(CSBHJAR2.0*)
| Table 1 |
| Reply Code (AN87) | Reply |
| AC | AC |
| AD | AC/DC |
| AP | AC-PEAK |
| AR | AC-RMS |
| DC | DC |
CLQL*GCOLLOQUIAL NAME
A COMMON USAGE NAME BY WHICH AN ITEM IS KNOWN.
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(CLQLGWOVEN WIRE CLOTH*)
FSC Information