Miscellaneous Vehicular Components from United Kingdom (UK)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 2590?

Accepted Answer

FSC 2590 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 2590) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Vehicular Components.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 2590?

Accepted Answer

NSC 2590 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 2590 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Vehicular Components.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 2590 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 2590 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 25 which contains Vehicular Equipment Components.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 2590 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 2590is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 25 which contains Vehicular Equipment Components.

Question 5

What is a Metal Molding?

Accepted Answer

A Metal Molding (MOLDING,METAL) is a shaped piece of metal having a plane or curved surface, either sunk or projecting, used for ornamental or other application.

Question 6

What is a Push-Pull Control Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Push-Pull Control Assembly (CONTROL ASSEMBLY,PUSH-PULL) is a control consisting of a wire, wire rope, or a center load rail with ball bearings, within a flexible conduit. One end must have a threaded sleeve for mounting to a wall, bulkhead, or handle, or clevis. It is used to operate or control, either manually or mechanically a mechanical device. It may include such attaching devices as nut(s), washer(s), clevis, bracket(s), and/or the like. For items designed to transmit rotary motion, see SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FLEXIBLE.

Question 7

What is a Cable Reel?

Accepted Answer

A Cable Reel (REEL,CABLE) is a reel designed to accommodate wire, cord and/or cable. Excludes REEL, SOUND RECORDING WIRE. See also REELING MACHINE, CABLE (as modified).

Question 8

What is a Vehicle Mounting Drum Winch?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Mounting Drum Winch (WINCH,DRUM,VEHICLE MOUNTING) is a power operated mechanical device designed to be mounted on a self-propelled vehicle and driven by the vehicle power take-off or an integral power unit. The device has a horizontally mounted revolvable drum(s) on the periphery of which the end of a rope, line, or chain is secured for exerting a raising, lowering, or pulling motion. The device may also contain a revolvable head(s) or spool(s) (gypsy head) around which one or more turns must be taken for exerting pulling power. See also WINCH, GYPSY. Excludes WINCH, DRUM, POWER OPERATED and WINCH, AIRCRAFT MOUNTED.

Question 9

What is a Hydraulic System Oil Tank?

Accepted Answer

A Hydraulic System Oil Tank (TANK,OIL,HYDRAULIC SYSTEM) is a fully inclosed tank used to hold the reserve hydraulic oil in hydraulic systems. It must have an opening for manual filling. Excludes hydraulic cylinders, TANK, PRESSURE and TANK, HYDRAULIC FLUID, AIRCRAFT.

Question 10

What is a Hydraulic Accumulator?

Accepted Answer

A Hydraulic Accumulator (ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAULIC) is an accumulator in which liquids are stored under pressure for momentary energy in a hydraulic system. Excludes ACCUMULATOR, HYDRAULIC, SQUIB ACTUATED.

Question 11

What is a Cushioning Pad?

Accepted Answer

A Cushioning Pad (PAD,CUSHIONING) is a pad of various shapes and cross sections, designed for mounting on vehicular panels, doors, hatches, bulkheads, racks, boxes, and the like, for the protection of personnel and equipment from injury and/or damage resulting from sudden stops, jarring, bumping, etc.

Question 12

What is a Semitrailer Retractable Support Leg?

Accepted Answer

A Semitrailer Retractable Support Leg (LEG,SEMITRAILER RETRACTABLE SUPPORT) is a rigid metal item of various shapes and cross sections which may be a single member component of a SUPPORT, RETRACTABLE, SEMITRAILER. It may have a shoe, foot, wheel, or the like, attached at one end for a base. It must have facilities for direct or indirect mounting to a semitrailer.

Question 13

What is a Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly Parts Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY) is a collection of various o-rings, seals, sleeves, wear rings and gaskets to repair actuating cylinders. May include cylinder and mounting hardware.

Question 14

What is an Access Cover?

Accepted Answer

An Access Cover (COVER,ACCESS) is a rigid or flexible item of various shapes attached to a structure for the purpose of providing access for inspection, service, replacement of components and/or adjustments or mounting operations. It is designed to be attached by means of bolt holes, slots, mounting ears, tabs, and the like. To permit access, the mounted cover requires partial or complete removal. It may include an observation window. For items permanently attached by hinges and the like, see DOOR, ACCESS (as modified). Excludes all covers not specifically designed to provide access for the purposes listed above.

Question 15

What is a Filler Opening Cap?

Accepted Answer

A Filler Opening Cap (CAP,FILLER OPENING) is a part basically circular in shape, designed to cover or seal the filler-neck or inlet opening of a fuel tank, radiator, oil reservoir, liquid storage tank or the like. It may be either permanently attached to the object for which it is designed or provided with a means of removal and replacement. Excludes CAP, VENT, FUEL STORAGE TANK; and COVER (1), (as modified).

Question 16

What is a Trailer Retractable Support?

Accepted Answer

A Trailer Retractable Support (SUPPORT,RETRACTABLE,TRAILER) is an assembly usually having one or more adjustable legs with wheels or shoes at their ends, designed to support the front of a trailer when disengaged from the towing vehicle. Excludes support and leveling jacks.

Question 17

What is an Automotive Multifunction Control?

Accepted Answer

An Automotive Multifunction Control (CONTROL,MULTIFUNCTION,AUTOMOTIVE) is an item which is normally mounted on the steering column below the steering wheel of a motor vehicle, that performs a variety of functions. The respective actuators are pressed, flipped, pushed, pulled, or rotated to control the operation of the directional signal light, headlamp flasher, high-low beam, wiper, washer, horn, and the like. It may have cable assemblies or single conductor cords that provide correction with the circuitry. Excludes CONTROL, DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LIGHT, AUTOMOTIVE.

Question 18

What is an Ammunition Stowage Rack?

Accepted Answer

An Ammunition Stowage Rack (RACK,AMMUNITION STOWAGE) is an open frame structure for the stowage of ammunition, which may or may not contain subdivisions.

Question 19

What is a Mine Clearing Blade?

Accepted Answer

A Mine Clearing Blade (BLADE,MINE CLEARING) is consists of two independently, mechanically operated moldboards with scarifier teeth (tines) supported by skid shoes. Each blade is designed to be mounted on the front of a full-tracked, combat tank with the sole purpose of clearing antitank mines from within the track path. The bottom section of each moldboard has scarifier teeth welded permanently in place. The scarifier teeth dig into the ground and act as the cutting edge for the blade. The teeth cast the mines up into the moldboards which in turn throws them aside and away from the tank's track.

Question 20

What is a Jack-Support Shoe?

Accepted Answer

A Jack-Support Shoe (SHOE,JACK-SUPPORT) is an item of various materials and shapes, designed to create, enhance, or secure a supporting surface of a JACK &#40;as modified&#41; or SUPPORT &#40;as modified&#41; and the like. It can be installed temporarily or permanently under the material to bear for some maintenance operations, lifting, handling and the like.

Question 21

What is a Hydraulic Manifold Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Hydraulic Manifold Assembly (MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY,HYDRAULIC) is a hydraulic system component designed to distribute fluids between components such as accumulators, restrictors, valves, filters and the like. It includes some or all of the above components.

Question 22

What is a Lift Blade Arm Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Lift Blade Arm Assembly (ARM ASSEMBLY,LIFT BLADE) is a metallic item of different design configurations with fastening devices on both ends. One end is mounted on the vehicle. The other end is designed for accomodation of attachments such as a lift blade. Excludes BOOM JIB, CRANE.

Question 23

What is a Vehicular Equipment Components Modification Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Equipment Components Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS) is an item or items employed individually or conjunctively to modify vehicular equipment components.

Question 24

What is a Vehicular Components Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Components Bracket (BRACKET,VEHICULAR COMPONENTS) is a rigid item designed to suspend, support, retain and/or position vehicular component and/or attachment items. Do not use if a more specific item name exists.

Question 25

What is a Mounting Plate?

Accepted Answer

A Mounting Plate (PLATE,MOUNTING) is a metallic or nonmetallic item which is rigid, flat and generally smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to its length and width. It is designed for mounting another item and may have drilled or threaded holes or other facilities for mounting to a supporting object or surface. See SUPPORT, as modified. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

Question 26

What is a Control Cable Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Control Cable Assembly (CABLE ASSEMBLY,CONTROL) is an assembly of wire cables fitted to runners, guides, levers and the like to remotely operate controls.

Question 27

What is a Mine Clearing Supplementary Equipment?

Accepted Answer

A Mine Clearing Supplementary Equipment (SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT,MINE CLEARING) is a collection of items such as mineclearing equipment, armor plates and any other protective devices designed to enhance the operational capabilities of a vehicle.

Question 28

What is a Spare Tire Retainer?

Accepted Answer

A Spare Tire Retainer (RETAINER,SPARE TIRE) is an item&#47;items, which may contain winching capabilities, designed to position and&#47;or restrain movement of a WHEEL, PNEUMATIC TIRE.

Question 29

What is a Vehicular Baggage Rack?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Baggage Rack (RACK,BAGGAGE,VEHICULAR) is an open frame structure designed for transporting baggage and other objects. It is primarily mounted on the roof and/or exterior of a vehicle. Mounting hardware, a ladder, a handrail and facilities for securing the cargo during transport may be included.

Question 30

What is a Roller Fairlead Roller?

Accepted Answer

A Roller Fairlead Roller (ROLLER,ROLLER FAIRLEAD) is a cylindrical item with an essentially crowned face used for guiding or changing direction of ropes, cables, wires, bands or like items. The item may form part of a FAIRLEAD, ROLLER or FAIRLEAD, ROLLER AND SHEAVE or may be used as a separate item Excludes PULLEY, FLAT; PULLEY, GROOVE and PULLEY, CONE.

Question 31

What is a Vehicular Components Bracket Parts Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Components Bracket Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,BRACKET,VEHICULAR COMPONENTS) is a parts kit used for the repair or replacement of the worn or damaged parts of a BRACKET, VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.

Question 32

What is a Vehicular Components Cover?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Components Cover (COVER,VEHICULAR COMPONENTS) is a usually flexible item designed to partly or completely cover vehicle components, vehicle attachments or vehicles and to protect them mainly against weather elements and dirt. It is generally adapted to the external dimensions of the item to be covered. Excludes TARPAULIN.

Question 33

What is a Vehicular Small Arms Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Small Arms Bracket (BRACKET,SMALL ARMS,VEHICULAR) is an item which retains a rifle, shotgun or the like in a vehicular cab, body or turret. It may be a component of a rack or cabinet. The weapon must be removed from its stowed position prior to usage. Excludes BRACKET (1), MOUNTING.

Question 34

What is a Winch Drum?

Accepted Answer

A Winch Drum (DRUM,WINCH) is a cylindrical item which accommodates and secures, on the periphery, a rope, line, chain, or the like, and is used on a WINCH, DRUM POWER OPERATED or WINCH, DRUM, HAND OPERATED. Excludes DRUM, WINCH, AIRCRAFT.

Question 35

What is a Vehicle Mounted Cable Cutter?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Mounted Cable Cutter (CUTTER,CABLE,VEHICLE MOUNTED) is a device specifically designed and mounted on the vehicle with various cutting blades to sever cables (wire rope) of the TIEDOWN, GUYWIRE, CONSTRUCTION type and the like. See also CUTTER, CABLE, AIRCRAFT MOUNTED.

Question 36

What is an Automotive Trim Bezel?

Accepted Answer

An Automotive Trim Bezel (BEZEL,AUTOMOTIVE TRIM) is a preformed shape of nonmetallic material and/or metal specifically designed to add a cosmetic appearance around a headlight, door lock, tailight, instrument cluster,, and the like.  Excludes MOLDING, METAL; BEZEL, INSTRUMENT MOUNTING.

Question 37

What is a Vehicular Components Filler Neck?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Components Filler Neck (FILLER NECK,VEHICULAR COMPONENTS) is a metallic tubular item specificlly designed for directing the flow of a fluid, and must accommodate a CAP (as modified) or BREATHER on one end.  The opposite end has provisions for mounting directly on, or indirectly through a pipe, tube, or hose to an engine crankcase, radiator, fuel tank, transmission housing, and the like.  It may have means for overflow.  For items which do not accommodate a BREATHER or CAP, see TUBE, PIPE or HOSE (as modified).

Question 38

What is a Branched Wiring Harness?

Accepted Answer

A Branched Wiring Harness (WIRING HARNESS,BRANCHED) is an item conforming to the definition of WIRING HARNESS with branches (forks). See also CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL, BRANCHED, Excludes LEAD ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL; and LEAD, TEST.

Question 39

What is a Vehicular Cable And Conduit Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Cable And Conduit Assembly (CABLE AND CONDUIT ASSEMBLY,VEHICULAR) is an item designed for brake, clutch, gear change or other function in motorcycles, automobiles, trucks, heavy duty construction equipment or recreation vehicles.  The item consists of two or more strands of wire or wire rope, laid or twisted together within a flexible conduit.  It may be insulated with an outside wrapping to resist corrosion, be furnished with clip(s), cable guide(s), pin(s), spring(s), or the like and fitted with end fittings which may be threaded, loop, button, or eye.  Excludes CONTROL ASSEMBLY, PUSH-PULL.

Question 40

What is a Vehicular Equipment Components Installation Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Equipment Components Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS) is a collection of small parts, necessary for the installation of vehicular components. It may include items such as hoses, gaskets, clamps, bolts, instruction sheets, and the like. Does not apply to parts kits used for repair.

Question 41

What is a Vehicular Step Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Step Assembly (STEP ASSEMBLY,VEHICULAR) is a single item designed to be mounted on the exterior of a vehicle for ascending or descending.

Miscellaneous Vehicular Components - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 2590

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 2590

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 25 Vehicular Equipment Components

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 25 Vehicular Equipment Components

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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