What is Federal Supply Class 4931?

FSC 4931 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4931) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4931?

NSC 4931 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4931 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4931 in?

FSC 4931 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 49 which contains Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4931 in?

NSC 4931 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 49 which contains Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment.

What is a Fire Control System Test Set?

A Fire Control System Test Set (TEST SET,FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of a fire control system. Excludes TEST SET, BOMB DIRECTOR.

What is a Test Adapter?

A Test Adapter (ADAPTER,TEST) is an adapter which provides facilities for electrically connecting an item to be tested and a piece of test equipment. Do not use for interconnecting cables. Includes plug-in electronic component socket adapters which provide terminations for dynamic testing while an electronic component is inserted. See also COUPLER, TEST SET.

What is a Computer Range Scale?

A Computer Range Scale (SCALE,RANGE,COMPUTER) is a flat circular interchangeable item, graduated in common units of linear measurement, which is designed to be mechanically secured to a simulated computer output shaft. It is used in conjunction with an electro-mechanical test fixture to check the accuracy of, and/or calibrate, the superelevation output data with the known input data of a COMPUTER, BALLISTICS, or the like. For items not attached to a moving element, see DIAL, SCALE.

What is an Optical Gun Bore Alignment Device?

An Optical Gun Bore Alignment Device (ALIGNMENT DEVICE,OPTICAL GUN BORE) is a device utilizing a cross-hair reticle for alignment of the axis of a gun bore with the line of sight of an optical instrument. It may be designed for use under all weather conditions. Excludes BORESCOPE; and COLLIMATOR (as modified).

What is a Laser Ranging Electronic Unit?

A Laser Ranging Electronic Unit (ELECTRONIC UNIT,LASER RANGING) is a group of components in a single unit designed to be used with a CONTROL (2), COMMANDERS SIGHT AND RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER, LASER RANGING. It contains electronic circuitry that serves as a pulse forming network to generate and control voltages for a flash tube (which stimulates a ruby rod in the laser cavity). It also cantains range counters (electronic), range storage, and portions of the built-in test circuitry (performs internal checks to show that the laser, range finder is functioning correctly). In addition, it contains protective circuitry to guard against severe voltage changes.

What is a Fire Control Subsystem Test Set?

A Fire Control Subsystem Test Set (TEST SET,FIRE CONTROL SUBSYSTEM) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of a fire control subsystem. Excludes TEST SET, FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM.

What is a Portable Boresight Fixture?

A Portable Boresight Fixture (FIXTURE,BORESIGHT,PORTABLE) is a structure consisting of borescopes, support frames, alignment blocks and the like, with portable case for carrying disassembled components, designed to provide and maintain alignment of weapons systems in a common attitude to a helicopter telescope sighting.

What is an Air Defense Gun Program Test Set?

An Air Defense Gun Program Test Set (TEST SET,PROGRAM,AIR DEFENSE GUN) is a group of instruments including computer software designed to be mounted and/or connected to a test station, to provide the testing of any of the components of the air defense gun. May be included in a test station. Does not include a computer. It modifies a test set for a specific function.

What is a Laser Simulator System Test Set?

A Laser Simulator System Test Set (TEST SET,SIMULATOR SYSTEM,LASER) is a portable test set which can be used for fault - isolation/testing all MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems) mounted in air/ground vehicles.

What is an Optical Instrument Tool And Equipment Kit?

An Optical Instrument Tool And Equipment Kit (TOOL AND EQUIPMENT KIT,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a group of items specifically designed to perform maintenance on an optical instrument.

What is a Collimator Set Case?

A Collimator Set Case (CASE,COLLIMATOR SET) is a portable case designed to hold COLLIMATOR SET (as modified). For single collimators see CASE (2), OPTICAL INSTRUMENT or CASE (2), SURVEYING INSTRUMENT.

What is an Integrated Helmet Unit Test Set?

An Integrated Helmet Unit Test Set (TEST SET,HELMET UNIT,INTEGRATED) is a test set primarily designed for use in making examinations of a HELMET UNIT, INTEGRATED. It may or may not incorporate a built in or internal reliability tester to determine the functionality of the test set.

What is a Test Fixture Adjustable Support?

A Test Fixture Adjustable Support (SUPPORT,ADJUSTABLE,TEST FIXTURE) is an item which holds a piece in various positions within a single plane for a test fixture. Excludes HOLDER, MAINTENANCE FIXTURE, MULTIPOSITION.

What is a Shop Equipment Installation Kit?

A Shop Equipment Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,SHOP EQUIPMENT) is an installation kit to adapt a SHOP EQUIPMENT (as modified) in a container, trailer, semitrailer, shelter or the like.

What is a Fire Control Instrument Test Equipment Holder?

A Fire Control Instrument Test Equipment Holder (HOLDER,TEST EQUIPMENT,FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENT) is an item specifically designed to accomodate a fire control instrument or tester during handling. It may have clamping or locking devices to retain the held item when it is moved from a vehicle to a test bench and back. Detachable handles, lifting eyes, and the like may be provided, Excludes HOLDER, MAINTENANCE FIXTURE, MULTIPOSITION and FIXTURE (1), (as modified).

What is a Fire Control Instrument Test Fixture?

A Fire Control Instrument Test Fixture (FIXTURE,TEST,FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENT) is a fixture designed to position a fire control instrument for testing and calibration. Excludes FIXTURE (1), TEST, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.

What is a Fire Control Equipment Alignment Set?

A Fire Control Equipment Alignment Set (ALIGNMENT SET,FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT) is a collection of items not all having the same name which aligns a cupola mounted weapon such as a machine gun with an optical fire control device such as a periscope. Some items are mounted temporarily on the weapon while other items are mounted on the fire control device. The equipment may be provided with a chest for shipping and storage.

What is a Fire Control Test Equipment Case?

A Fire Control Test Equipment Case (CASE,TEST EQUIPMENT,FIRE CONTROL) is a case specifically designed to store and carry the special tools and test equipment of the fire control equipment.

What is an Interface Test Device?

An Interface Test Device (TEST DEVICE,INTERFACE) is an item designed as a test aid for the extended selftesting of interface signals in connector plugs and circuit cards.

What is a Telescope Collimator?

A Telescope Collimator (COLLIMATOR,TELESCOPE) is a small, tubular item utilizing an eyepiece, cross hair reticle, and an objective lens, to align the optical axis to the mechanical axis of a telescopic instrument. It does not have the viewing power of a telescope. It may have two like items secured in a common holder for simultaneous checking of a dual optical system.

What is a Fire Control System Test Bench Set?

A Fire Control System Test Bench Set (TEST BENCH SET,FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM) is a complete electronic set for testing, by the substitution method, the components of a fire control system. The item consists of two or more test benches on which are mounted operable fire control system components, and includes provisions for the application of electrical operating power. Components of a fire control system are systematically substituted for the test bench component until the defective system component is located.

What is an Alignment Collimator Set?

An Alignment Collimator Set (COLLIMATOR SET,ALIGNMENT) is a fixed number of components and/or items, not all having the same basic name, which are specifically designed for checking the alignment of a boresight-type fixture.

What is a Laser Range Finder Test Set?

A Laser Range Finder Test Set (TEST SET,LASER RANGE FINDER) is a test set specifically designed for use in making examination of a laser range finder, including electronic components and circuits. Excludes individual test sets designed for a specific function.

What is a Laser Range Finder Test Equipment Case?

A Laser Range Finder Test Equipment Case (CASE,TEST EQUIPMENT,LASER RANGE FINDER) is a case specifically designed to store and carry the special tools and test equipment of the laser range finder.

What is an Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Plug-In Unit?

An Electrical-Electronic Test Equipment Plug-In Unit (PLUG-IN UNIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT) is an electronic subassembly designed to be plugged into one or more basic pieces of test equipment to extend the capabilities of the basic instrument. The basic instrument cannot function without one or more plug-in units (as required) in position.

What is a Nitrogen Charging And Testing Unit?

A Nitrogen Charging And Testing Unit (CHARGING AND TESTING UNIT,NITROGEN) is a mobile unit used to charge and test an item (infrared equipment, guided missile, guided missile shipping and storage container and the like) containing nitrogen. It allows one to verify nitrogen pressure and may analyze the item using a nitrogen scan. It can be reloaded from a source containing nitrogen such as a bottle or the like.

Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 4931

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4931

Group Description: Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 49

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 49

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NSN Format for Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

49	31	XX	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

FSC 4931 Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

Includes Specially Designed Test Equipment, Maintenance Fixtures and Stands.

Excludes Instruments for use on both Fire Control and other Equipment; Airborne Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment.

Note-Specialized equipment which is designed for automotive maintenance and repair, and which is also used for the maintenance and repair of nonautomotive vehicles or equipment, will be classified in Class 4910. Jigs, fixtures, and templates used in conjunction with maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment are classified in this group. However, jigs, fixtures, and templates used in conjunction with metalworking machinery are classified in Group 34. Infrared assemblies, subassemblies, and components specifically designed as test and maintenance specialized equipment are classified in the appropriate classes of this group. Excluded from this group is infrared equipment designed for testing communications and night vision equipment.

Additional Information for Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

NATO Supply Class 4931 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 49, which is dedicated to Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 4931 focuses on Fire Control Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment.

This classification is used to categorize equipment and tools that are specifically designed for the maintenance and repair of fire control systems. Fire control systems are used in various military applications, such as artillery, tanks, and aircraft, to accurately aim and control the firing of weapons.

The specialized equipment included in NATO Supply Class 4931 may include items such as diagnostic tools, calibration equipment, testing devices, and specialized tools for disassembling and repairing fire control systems. These tools and equipment are essential for ensuring the proper functioning and accuracy of fire control systems, which are critical for military operations.

By classifying these specialized equipment under NATO Supply Class 4931, it becomes easier for NATO member countries to identify, procure, and maintain the necessary tools and equipment for fire control maintenance and repair shops. This classification system helps streamline logistics and ensure that the right equipment is available to support military operations effectively.

It is important to note that NATO Supply Class 4931 is just one of many classifications within NATO Supply Group 49, which encompasses a wide range of maintenance and repair shop equipment for various purposes. Each classification within NATO Supply Group 49 serves to categorize specific types of equipment, making it easier for military organizations to manage their inventory and procurement processes.

Additional Information for Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4931

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4931

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