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Item Name:
COMPASS , MAGNETIC , UNMOUNTED
Definition:
AN INSTRUMENT WHICH UTILIZES A MAGNETIC NEEDLE OR INDICATOR AND A GRADUATED DIAL OR CARD TO DETERMINE DIRECTION IN RELATION TO THE MAGNETIC NORTH. IT DOES NOT HAVE PROVISIONS FOR MOUNTING IN A FIXED POSITION WHEN IN USE. IT MAY INCLUDE A MIRROR BISECTED BY A HAIRLINE AND AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF A HINGED COVER.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED |
Federal Supply Class
Title
NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AZIMUTHS; SEXTANTS; OCTANTS; COMPASSES; PLOTTING BOARDS; UNDERWATER LOG EQUIPMENT; AIR POSITION INDICATORS; DRIFT METERS.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| BBWX | READING FACILITY FINISH | PHOSPHORESCENT |
| BBWX | READING FACILITY FINISH | PHOSPHORESCENT |
| BBWW | READING FACILITY SMALLEST INCREMENT | 5.0 DEGREES AND 20.0 MILS |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | R1 TO 5000 METER MAP SCALE ON THE COMPASS SIDE,MAGNIFYING GLASS IN SIGHTING VANE TO READ MAP SCALES,SELF LUMINOUS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN HERMETICALLY SEALED GLASS TUBES,LANYARD FOR CARRYING THE COMPASS AROUND THE NECK |
| BCGY | SIGHTING DEVICE TYPE | VANE ON LID OF CASE |
| BCKG | READING FACILITY TYPE | CARD |
| ABKW | OVERALL HEIGHT | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ZZZW | DEPARTURE FROM CITED DOCUMENT | FEAT |
| BCHB | COVER MIRROR | NOT PROVIDED |
| BBWT | READING FACILITY GRADUATION RANGE | +0.0/+360.0 AND +0.0/+6400.0 |
| BBWR | READING FACILITY DIAMETER | 1.580 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ADTV | CASE MATERIAL | ALUMINUM |
| BBWS | READING FACILITY UNIT OF MEASURE INSCRIPTION | DEGREES AND MILS |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | TOP READING |
| BCGZ | COURSE SETTING DEVICE | INCLUDED |
| BBWN | INSTRUMENT TYPE | DRY |
| AFJU | CARRYING CASE | PROVIDED |
| APQB | UNIT TYPE | LENSATIC |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL |