Tech Manual Parts Index

The Tech Manual Parts Index database enables you to search Army technical manuals for end item and component information on specific parts.

To do a Tech Manual Parts Index search

  1. All the information we have for the part we want to verify in a Tech Manual is that it was manufactured by Parker Hannifin Corporation, whose CAGEClosedCommercial Activity Government Entity - listings of firms that manufacture or distribute items procured by the U.S. Government; also known as the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers. The following are the types of activities and documents that are assigned CAGE Codes: Manufacturers; Vendors; Government agencies who manufacture an item of supply; Government agencies that control the development of government specifications and/or standards; Government specifications or standards when no single government source can be identified; NATO manufacturers. number is 83259, and we only know part of the NIINClosedNational Item Identification Number - nine-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. It is the last nine digits of the National Stock Number. number.
  2. Click DatabaseUSClosedUSP UNIT (Unit of Measure). ArmyTech Manual Parts Index.
  3. Type 83259 in the CAGE field and 01125% in the NIIN field, and then click Search.
    The result list displays two records.
  4. Click the first NIIN 011259912 (associated with TM 1-1520-238-23P-4) to go to a Details/Summary window for the NIIN.
    On the summary window, we see that the Parker Hannifin Corporation is the vendor for part number 678-655-4, which has a RNCCClosedReference Number Category Code - specifies the relationship of the part number to the Item of Supply. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Manual. of 3, a VC (RNVCClosedReference Number Variation Code - a one-character code that indicates the extent to which the reference number identifies the item. The codes and their definitions are derived from the Department of Defense DIDS Manual.) of 2, an AACClosedActivity Address Code - six-position code assigned to identify specific units, activities or organizations authorized to direct, ship or receive material, documentation or billing. Also Acquisition Advise Code - indicates how (as distinguished from where), and under what restrictions, an item is acquired. of CTClosedCause and Treatment. and a DACClosedDescription Availability Code - whether a description is available in the Total Item Record (TIR). This code is generated from the Type of Item identification code. Type 2 indicates no description is available. of 5.
  5. Click the Procurement History in the Pricing and Procurement column. In the NSNClosedNational Stock Number - a 13-digit number assigned to a part under the Federal Cataloging Program. The first four digits of the NSN are the Federal Supply Class (FSC) of the part. The last nine digits are the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the part. Detail column, click CTDFClosedContract Technical Data File - an assortment of technical characteristic information as well as additional approved manufacturers/part numbers, drawing numbers, and military specification references. to view the Contract Technical Data File that has the PIDClosedProcurement Item Description., or click MOEClosedMajor Organizational Entity Rule Number - code that refers to a specific Major Organizational Entity (MOE) rule that represents the collection of specific purchase rules that apply to management of an item or a group of items of supply. The first position identifies the service/agency responsible for establishing and maintaining the MOE Rules. The remaining three positions are insignificant and are used for sequencing purposes only. to view Major Organization Entity data. You also click any databases that are underlined to go to the NIIN information in those databases.
  6. To view an ILSMart listing for part number 678-655-4, click the ILSClosedInventory Locator Service. ILS is aviation's largest and most active eMarketplace and is used by more than 200 airlines and 700 repair stations, as well as manufacturers, FBOs and distributors. Aviation suppliers around the world list over 5 billion parts in the ILS database. The ILS electronic marketplace includes parts, equipment, overhaul and service capabilities from suppliers around the world, and company profiles, ILS also offers Parts Manufacturer Approvals from suppliers holding a PMA issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and United States Government Cross References. This electronic marketplace enables suppliers to selectively advertise inventory to target markets and/or government buyers. The company has served the aviation industry since 1979 and the marine industry since 1989. If you click the underlined ILS Mart link for the NIIN (when available by selecting More Databases) or click the ILS icon, the NSN used to display the list of Part Numbers is derived by matching the ILS Part Number and Item Name to the FLIS Part Number and Item Name. By clicking the part number link you will be taken to the ILSMart Website which provides you a list of Part Numbers with Item Names and Vendor Names, for your review, that may or may not include the item you are looking for. You must type a user name and password to Login to the site. icon (ILS icon).
    A list of different items appear. The item we are looking for is packing w/retainer.
  7. Click the line item for Packing w/ Retainer.
    A separate window opens and we are taken to the ILS Mart Website Login window. If you have a username and password, type your username and password. If you do not have a username and password, go to http://www.ilsmart.com/ilshome/ and contact an ILS representative.
  8. Type your username and password. When the ILSMart Parts Availability Results display, there are 46 hits for part number 678-655-4. We see that the only listing ILS has for part number 678-655-4 (packing w/ retainer), is a vendor called The Leading Edge Aero Spares, under the heading ILS Market - Updated No Less Than Monthly.
  9. Click the link for The Leading Edge Aero Spares.
    To receive a quote on the item, click the check box and then click Create RFQClosedRequest For Quote (Government Solicitations) at the bottom of the window.
  10. Close the ILS Website window to return to the Haystack Gold window with the ILS listing.
  11. Right-click the cursor on Back to Brief and select Back to return the Details/Summary window.
  12. Right-click the cursor on Back to Brief and select Back to return the result list with the two records.
  13. Click View to open a PDF image of the TM 1-1520-238-23P-4 document.
    This 585 window document lists and authorizes spare and repair parts; special tools; special TMDEClosedTest, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment.; and other special support equipment required for the performance of the aviation unit and aviation intermediate maintenance of the AH-64A Advanced Attack Helicopter. It authorizes the requisitioning, issue, and disposition of spares, repair parts and special tools as indicated by the SMRClosedSource Maintenance Recoverability Code - the repair concept and management of an item. The first two digits indicate the source of an Item, PA meaning procured as a replenishment item and stock in the system. The next two digits are assigned by application and indicate which level of maintenance can remove, replace, and repair the item. The last digit designates which level of maintenance is authorized to dispose of the item. Also identified as SMRC codes.
  14. To verify part number 678-655-4 is a component or end item for the AH-64A Advanced Attack Helicopter, in the View column, click View PDF.  
  15. In the search field, type 678-655-4. The part appears in the Cross Reference Index on window 437 of the Technical Manual. In addition the CAGE number, the NSN/NIIN number, the figure number, and item number are listed.
  16. Click the browser's Back button to return to the Haystack Gold application.

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