JLAB APPROVED ABBREVIATIONS [PDF]

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ASME Y14.38-1999

JLAB APPROVED ABBREVIATIONS Contact Jim Takacs, X7268, [email protected] regarding changes, corrections and/or additions. March2004 (The material in this section is in alphabetical order based on the entries under the heading "Term.") Term

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APL ABDNSHP ABBR ABNL ABT ABV ABL AW ABRSV ABRSVRES ABS ABSCLG ABSORB ABSTR ACCEL ACLTR ACCLRM ACPT AQL AQT ARL ACPTR ACS AO AP ACST ACCESS ACDT ACCOM AW ACCT ACCUM ACC ACS ACCUR ACTT

APL abdnshp abbr abnl abt abv abl aw abrsv abrsvres abs absclg absorb abstr accel acltr acclrm acpt AQL AQT ARL acptr acs AO AP ACST access acdt accom aw acct accum acc ACS accur actt

ACET AW AP APF AR ACK ACST AMNSWP

acet aw ap APF AR ack acst AMNSWP

[insul] A a programming language abandon ship abbreviate abnormal about above above baseline above water abrasive abrasive-resistant absolute absolute ceiling absorption abstract accelerate accelerator accelerometer accept acceptable quality level acceptable quality test acceptable reliability level acceptor access access opening access panel access time accessory accident accommodate accordance with account accumulate accumulator accumulator switch accurate acetate acetate [insul] (see cellulose acetate) acetylene acid waste acidproof acidproof floor acid-resisting acknowledge acoustic acoustic mine sweeping

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

acoustical plaster ceiling acoustical tile ceiling acquire acquisition acquisition advice code across across flats acrylic action action cutout action time activate activation analysis activator active element group activity actual actuate actuating actuator adaptation adapter adapter booster Adaptive Flight Control Systems addendum addition additional additive address adhere adhesive adjacent adjust adjustable speed administer admitting Adoptive Flight Control System adsorbent advance advance alteration notice advance change notice advance engineering change proposal advance engineering order advance material request advanced battery acquisition radar advertisement advisory aerodynamic aerodynamic center aerological aeronautic aeronautical material specification aeronautical national taper pipe thread aeronautical recommended practice

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APC ATC ACQ ACQ AAC ACR ACRFLT ACRYL ACTN ACO AT ACM ACTVNANAL ACTVTR AEG ACT ACTL ACTE ACTG ACTR ADAPT ADAPR AB AFCS ADD ADD ADDL ADDT ADRS ADH ADH ADJ ADJ ADJSP ADMIN ADMG AFCS ADSORB ADV AAN ACN AECP AEO AMR ABAR AD ADVSY AERODYN AC AEROL AERO AMS ANPT ARP

APC ATC acq acq AAC acr ACRFLT acryl actn aco at actvt actvnanal actvtr AEG act actl acte actg actr adapt adptr AB AFCS add add addl addt adrs adh adh adj adj adjsp admin admg AFCS adsorb adv AAN ACN AECP AEO AMR ABAR ad advsy aerodyn AC aerol aero AMS ANPT ARP

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

aeronautical standards group aerospace ground equipment after after cooler after engine room after peak after perpendicular after torpedo room afterburner agent aggregate agitate aileron air blast air blast circuit breaker air blast transformer air circuit breaker air circulating air cleaner air data computing air escape Air Force-Navy Air Force-Navy Aeronautical Air Force-Navy Design Air Force-Navy-Civil air header air induction air installations air lock air movement data air munitions air over air over hydraulic air passage air route traffic control center air shutoff air shutter air starting air traffic control air transport radio air turbine motor airborne airborne early warning airborne interceptor airborne surveillance radar air-break switch air-condition air-cooled aircraft aircraft approach light aircraft control and warning airframe airframe-mounted accessory drive airplane airport airport surveillance radar air-position indicator airscoop airspeed

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ASG AGE AFT AFTCLR AER AP AP ATRM AB AGT AGGR AG AIL AB ABCB ABT ACB ACIRC AIRCLNR ADC AE AN ANA AND ANC AHDR AINDTN AI AL AMD AMUN AO AH AP ARTCC ASHOF AIRSHTR ASTRG ATC ATR ATM ABN AEW AI ASR ABSW AIRCOND ACLD ACFT AAL ACW AFR AMAD APL APRT APSR API AS AS

ASG AGE aft AFTCLR AER AP AP ATRM ab agt aggr ag ail ab ABCB ABT ACB acirc AIRCLNR ADC AE AN ANA AND ANC ahdr AINDTN AI AL AMD amun AO ah AP ARTCC ASHOF AIRSHTR ASTRG ATC ATR atm abn AEW AI ASR absw aircond acid acft AAL acw afr AMAD apl aprt APSR API as as

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS airspeed indicator airtight air-to-air air-to-air identification air-to-air-missile air-to-ground air-to-surface missile air-to-underwater missile alarm alarm check valve alclad alcohol algebra algebraic compiler and translator algorithm algorithmic-oriented language alidade alignment alkaline alkalinity all-number calling allocate allowance allowance parts list alloy alloy-steel protective plating alphabetical alphanumeric output alteration altered alternate alternating current alternating current synchronous alternation alternative alternator altimeter altitude altitude transmitting equipment aluminum aluminum conductor steel-reinforced amalgam amateur television amatol amber amber light ambient ambulance amendment American American Gage Design Standard American National Standard American Standard Elevator Code American Steel Wire Gage American Wire Gage ammeter ammeter switch ammonia ammonium nitrate ammunition ammunition hoist ammunition hoist drive ammunition identification code ammunition rack amount ampere ampere [turn] ampere demand meter ampere-hour ampere-hour meter amphibian amphibious amphibious truck amplidyne amplidyne generator

ASME Y14.38-1999 AI AT AA AAI AAM AG ASM AUM ALM ACV ALCD ALC ALG ACT ALGO ALGOL ALDD ALIGN ALK ALKY ANC ALLOC ALLOW APL ALY ASPP ALPHA ANO ALTRN ALTRD ALTN AC ACS ALT ALTNV ALTNTR ALTM ALT ALTE AL ACRS AMLG ATV AM AMB AL AMB AMB AMEND AMER AGDS ASCII ASEC ASWG AWG AMM AS AMNA AMNIT AMMO AMOHST AMOHSTDR AIC AMMORK AMT AMP* AT AD AMPHR* AHM AMPH AMPH AMPHTRK AMPLDN AMPLG

AI at as AAI AAM AG ASM AUM aim ACV alcd alc alg ACT algo ALGOL aldd align alk alky ANC alloc allow APL aly ASPP alpha ANO altrn altrd altn AC ACS alt altnv altntr altm alt alte AL ACSR amlg ATV am amb AL amb amb amend Amer AGDS ASCII ASEC ASWG AWG amm AS amna amnit ammo AMOHST AMOHSTDR AIC AMMORK amt amp* at AD amphr* AHM amph amph amphtrk ampldn AMPLG

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS amplidyne motor generator amplifier amplitude amplitude modulation analog analog-to-digital analog-to-digital converter analysis analytical rework program analyze anchor anchor bolt anchor light anchor order anchor windlass anchored filament and so forth anechoic angiocardiogram angle order angle stop valve angular anhydride anhydrous anneal announcing annular annunciator anode anodize answer ante meridiem [before noon] antenna antenna scan anti tracking control antiair output antiaircraft antiaircraft artillery antiaircraft common antiaircraft fire control antiaircraft self-destroying antifriction bearing antifriction metal antihunt antiicing antijamming antilogarithm antimissile missile antimotor torpedo boat antimotorboat antipersonnel antirepeat relay antiseptic antisubmarine antisubmarine warfare antitank antitank nonmetallic antitorpedo antitoxin antitransmit-receive antitransmit-receive tube antiunderwater warfare apartment aperture apothecary apparatus apparent appearance appendix application applied applique approach approval approve

ASME Y14.38-1999 AMPLMG AMPL AMPTD AM ANLG AD ADC ANAL ARP ANALY AHR AB ANLT AOR AWNDLS ANCFIL ETC ANCH ACG ANLOR ASV ANLR ANHYD ANHYD ANL ANCG ANLR ANN AD ANDZ ANS AM ANT SCAN ATRC AAO AA AAA AAC AAFC AASD AFB AFM AH AI AJ ANTILOG AMM AMTB AMB APERS ARR ANTSPT AS ASW AT ATNM ATORP ANTOX ATR ATRT AUW APT APERT APOTH APPAR APRNT APP APPX APPL APLD APLQ APRCH APPVL APPV

AMPLMG ampl amptd AM anlg ad ADC anal ARP analy ahr AB anlt aor AWNDLS ANCFIL etc anch acg ANLOR ASV anlr anhyd anhyd and ancg anir ann ad andz ans am ant SCAN ATRC aao AA AAA AAC AAFC AASD AFB AFM ah ai aj antilog AMM AMTB amb APERS ARR antspt AS ASW AT ATNM atorp antox ATR ATRT AUW apt apert apoth appar aprnt app appx appl apld aplq aprch appvl appv

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS approved approximate April aqueous arbitrary arc weld arccosecant arccosine arccotangent architectural projected window architecture archive arcing arcsecant arcsine arctangent area drain area moving target indicator area weight average resolution area weighted average T-number argument programming arithmetic arithmetic and logic unit arithmetic average arithmetic unit armament armament and electronics armature armature accelerator armature shunt arming Arming and Fusing System arming wire armor grating armor plate armored armored cable armored infantry vehicle armored personnel carrier armored utility vehicle armor-piercing armor-piercing-capped armor-piercing-capped armor-piercing-capped armor-piercing-incendiary armor-piercing-incendiary armor-piercing-with tracer Army-Navy Army-Navy British Army-Navy Commercial Army-Navy Design Army-Navy-Air Force aromatic arrange array processing instruction set arrester arresting [gear or hook] arsine article articulated artificial artificial neutron artillery as drawn as required as soon as possible asbestos asbestos cement asbestos millboard asbestos roof shingles asbestos-cement board asbestos-covered metal asphalt asphalt roof shingles asphalt-plank floor

ASME Y14.38-1999 APVD APPROX APR AQ ARB ARCW ARCCSE ARCCOS ARCCOT APW ARCH ARCH ARNG ARCSEC ARCSIN ARCTAN AD AMTI AWAR AWAT AP ARITH ALU AA ARITHU ARMT AE ARM AA ARMSHT ARM AFS AW AG ARMPL ARMD ARMCA AIV APC AUV AP APC APCI APCIT API APIT APT AN ANB ANC AND ANAF AROM ARR APIS ARSR ARG ARS ART ARTCLD ARTF ARTRON ARTY AD AR ASAP ASB AC AMB ARS ACB ACM ASPH ASPHRS ASPHPF

apvd approx Apr aq arb arcw arccse arccos arccot APW arch arch arng arcsec arcsin arctan AD AMTI awar awat AP arith alu AA arithu armt ae arm AA armsht arm AFS AW AG armpl armd armca AIV APC AUV AP APC APCI APCIT API APIT APT AN ANB ANC AND ANAF arom arr APIS arsr arg ars art artcld artf artron arty AD AR ASAP asb AC amb ARS ACB ACM asph asphrs asphpf

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

asphalt-tile base asphalt-tile floor aspirator assemble assemble [auto manufacturing] assembly assembly and repair assembly jig assign assignment assistance assistant Assisted Takeoff System associate association assort astern astigmatism astragal astronomical time switch astronomical unit astrophysics asymmetric asymptote at a later date athwartship atmosphere atomic (comb form) atomic explosion atomic hydrogen weld atomic weight atomizing attach attachment attack attention attenuation attenuator attitude attorney audible audio audio frequency auditor augment August authorize automatic automatic bandwidth control automatic bass compensation automatic bias compensation automatic brightness control automatic check valve automatic checkout equipment automatic circuit exchange automatic clutter eliminator automatic data processing automatic digital network automatic direction finder automatic door seal automatic flight control equipment Automatic Flight Control System automatic frequency control automatic gain control automatic ground-controlled approach automatic ground-controlled landing Automatic Instrument Landing Approach System Automatic Instrument Landing System automatic lean automatic level control automatic message accounting

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ATB ATF ASPRTR ASSEM ASM ASSY AR AJ ASGN ASGMT ASSTN ASST ATOS ASSOC ASSN ASRT ASTN ASTIG A ATS AU ASTROPHYS ASYM ASYMP ALD ATH ATM AT ATXPL ATW ATWT ATMG ATCH ATCH ATCK ATTN ATTEN ATTEN ATTD ATTY AUD AUD AF AUDTR AGMT AUG AUTH AUTO ABWC ABSC ABCP ABC AUTOCV ACE ACKTX ACLE ADP AUTODIN ADF ADS AFCE AFCS AFC AGC AGCA AGCL ATLAS AILS AUTOLEAN ALC AMA

ATB ATF asprtr assem asm assy AR AJ asgn asgmt asstn asst ATOS assoc assn asrt astn astig a ATS AU astrophys asym asymp ALD ath atm at atxpl atw atwt atmg atch atch atck attn atten atten attd atty and and AF audtr agmt Aug auth auto ABWC ABSC ABCP ABC autocv ACE ACKTX ACLE ADP AUTODIN ADF ADS AFCE AFCS AFC AGC AGCA AGCL ATLAS AILS autolean ALC AMA

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

automatic meteorological automatic mixture control automatic monitoring automatic moving-target indicator automatic noise limiter automatic number identification automatic output control automatic overload automatic overload circuit automatic phase control automatic phase lock automatic pistol automatic reclosing automatic rich automatic sensitivity control automatic starter automatic starting automatic stop and check valve automatic terrain recognition and navigation automatic test equipment automatic transformer automatic voice network automatic volume control automatic volume expansion automatic zero set automation automobile automotive autotransformer auxiliary auxiliary power unit auxiliary register auxiliary switch auxiliary switch [breaker] auxiliary switch [breaker] normally open availability available avenue average average daily traffic average diameter average efficiency index average outgoing quality average outgoing quality limit average picture level average sample number average total inspection aviation aviation electronics aviation gas turbine avoirdupois awning axial flow axial pitch axial pressure angle azimuth azimuth and elevation azimuth and range

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AMOS AMC AUM AMTI ANL ANI AOC AUTOOVLD AOVC APC APL AUTOP AUTORECL AUTORICH ASC AUTOSTRT AUTOSTRTG AUTOSCV ATRAN ATE AXFMR AUTOVON AVC AVE AZS AUTOMN AUTO AUTOM AUTOXFMR AUX APU AUXR ASW ASC ASO AVLBL AVAIL AVE AVG ADT AVGDIA AEI AGO AOQL AVPL ASN ATI AVN AVIONICS AGT AVDP AWN AXFL AXP APA AZ AZEL AZRNG

AMOS AMC AUM AMTI ANL ANI ACC AUTOOVLD AOVC APC APL AUTOP AUTORECL AUTORICH ASC AUTOSTRT autostrtg AUTOSCV ATRAN ATE AXFMR AUTOVON AVC AVE AZS automn auto autom AUTOXFMR aux APU AUXR ASW ASC ASO avlbl avail ave avg ADT avgdia AEI AOQ AOQL AVPL ASN ATI avn AVIONICS AGT avdp awn AXFL AXP APA az AZEL AZRNG

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS B babbitt back end back focal distance back focal length back gear back of board back pressure back shelf back to back back view back-connected backface back-feed background backlash backlash allowance back-pressure control backward-wave magnetron backward-wave oscillator backward-wave power amplifier backwater valve bacteriological baffle baggage bail out bakery balance balanced line driver balanced voltage balancing coil balancing rheostat balancing set ball bearing ball stop ballast ballistic Ballistic Missile Early Warning System band display band elimination band filter cutoff bandpass bandstop filter bandwidth barbette barge, cargo barge, knockdown barge, training barium crown barometer barracks barred barrel tile roof barrier barrier coat Barrier Ready Light System Barrier Up Indicator System barrier, greaseproof barrier, moisture-vaporproof barrier, waterproof barring baryta light fling base [electron device] base and increment base band base detonating base detonating fuze base detonating, self-destroying base diameter base ejection base fuze base helix angle base ignition base line base percussion

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BAB BE BFD BFL BG BB BP BKSLF BB BV BC BF BF BKGD BL BA BPC BWM BWO BWPA BWV BACT BAF BAG BO BAK BAL BLD BALV BALCL BALRHEO BALS BBRG BSP BLST BAL BMEWS BNDDIS BDELIM BFCO BP BSFL BW BARB BC BK BT BC BARO BKS BRRD BTR BARR BC BRLS BUIS BGP BMVP BWP BRRG BLF B B&I BB BD BDF BDSD BDIA BE BF BHA BI BL BP

bab BE BFD BFL BG BB BP bkslf bb by BC bf bf bkgd bl BA BPC BWM BWO BWPA BWV bact baf bag BO bak bal BLD baly balcl balrheo bals bbrg bsp blst bal BMEWS BNDDIS BDELIM bfco by bsfl bw barb BC BK BT BC baro bks brrd BTR barr BC BRLS BUIS BGP BMVP BWP brrg BLF B B&1 BB BD BDF BDSD bdia BE BF BHA BI BL BP

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

base pitch base plate basement basic basic contour line basic impulse insulation level basic network basket batch mixer bathythermograph battalion batten batter battery battery [electrical] battery charger battle battle dressing bayonet bayonet candelabra bayonet candelabra bayonet candelabra double contact bayonet candelabra single contact bayonet skirted beacon beams and stringers

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BP BP BSMT BSC BCL BIL BASNET BSKT BMXR BT BN BATT BAT BTRY BAT BATCHG BAT BD BAY BAYC BAYCAND BAYCANDDC BAYCANDSC BAYSK BCN BS

BP BP bsmt bsc BCL bil basnet bskt bmxr bt bn batt bat btry bat batchg bat BD bay bayc baycand baycanddc baycandsc baysk bcn bs

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

beamsteering beamwidth bearing bearing deviation indicator bearing procurement beat frequency beat-frequency oscillator becket bedding bedpan bedroom before beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code (computers] bell alarm switch bell and bell bell and flange bell and spigot bell cord bell crank bell end belling bellmouth bellows below belt work line bench bench mark benchboard bend down bend line bend radius bend up bending bent berth berthing Bessemer between between centers between perpendiculars bevel beveled wood siding beverage biconditional biconvex bicycle bill of exchange bill of lading bill of material bill of sale billet billet steel bimetallic binary binary coded decimal binary coded information binary counter binary decoder binary digit binary divide binary subtract binder binding binding head

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BMSTRG BMW BRG BDI BPS BF BFO BCKT BDNG BDPN BR BFR BASIC BASW BB BF BS BC BELCRK BE BLNG BLMTH BLWS BLW BWL BNCH BM BNCHBD BDN BL BR BUP BUG BT BTH BERTH BESS BETW BC BP BEV BWS BVGE BICOND BCVX BCL BE BL BM BS BL BLSTL BMTLC BIN BCD BCI BC BD BIT BDV BS BDR BDG BDGH

bmstrg bmw brg BDI BPS BF BFO bckt bdng bdpn br bfr BASIC basw BB BF BS BC belcrk BE blng blmth blws blw BWL bnch BM bnchbd bdn BL BR bup bng bt bth berth Bess betw BC BP bev BWS bvge bicond bcvx bcl BE BL BM BS bl blstl bmtlc bin BCD BCI BC BD BIT BDV BS bdr bdg BDGH

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

binnacle binocular binominal expansion bioastronautic orbiting space station biochemical ox ygen demand biological biological defense biological electronics biological warfare biology biology (comb form) biparting doors bipost Birmingham Wire Gage bistaple bits per inch bits per second bituminous black black black and white black and white prints black enamel slate black iron black oil finish slate black powder black scale black varnish cambric [insul] blackboard blacken blackening blackout blackout door blackout window blacksmith blade blank blanket blanking blanking die blasting powder bleed bleeder blend blinder block blocking blocking oscillator blowdown blower blowoff blowout blowout coil blowtorch blue blue blue indicating light blue stern light

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BNCL BNCLR BINOMEXP BOSS BOD BIOL BIODEF BIONICS BW BIOL BID BIPD BPT BWG BSTL BPI BPS BITUM BLK BK BW BW BES BI BOFS BP BS BVC BKD BLKN BLKNG BO BOD BOW BSMITH BL BLK BLKT BLKG BLKGD BLSTGPWD BL BLDR BLN BLD BLK BLKG BO BLWDN BLO BO BLWT BOC BLWT BLU BL BIL BSTLT

bncl bnclr BINOMEXP BOSS BOD biol BIODEF BIONICS BW biol bio BIPD bpt BWG bstl BPI BPS bitum blk bk bw bw BES BI BOFS BP BS BVC bkd blkn blkng bo BOD BOW bsmith bl blk blkt blkg blknd blstgpwd bl bldr bln bld blk blkg BO blwdn blo bo blwt boc blwt blu bl BIL bstlt

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

blue tool steel blueprint board board foot [measure] boatswain bobbin body-bound bolts body-on-chassis boiler boiler feed boiler feed compound tank boiler feed pump boiler feedwater boiler house boiler pressure boiler water boilermaker boiling boiling point boldface type bolster bolt circle bolted bonnet bolted on base bolted plate bomb nose fuze bomb service bomb tail fuze bomb testing device bombardier bombardment [projectile] bombsight bonded bonderize bonding boneless bonnet bookcase book-form drawing bookrack boost rocket booster bootstrap borescope boresight borosilicate crown borrowed light both faces both sides both ways bottle bottom bottom chord bottom face bottom layer bottom lead left

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BTS BP BD FBM BOSN BOB BBB BOC BLR BF BFCT BFP BFW BH BOPRESS BOWR BMKR BOG BP BF BOLS BC BLTBT BOBS BP BNF BS BTF BTD BMBDR BBT BOMST BND BNDZ BNOG BNLS BNT BC BFD BR BSTRKT BSTR BTST BS BRSIT BSC BLT BF BS BW BTL BOT BC BF BL BTLL

BTS by bd FBM bosn bob BBB BOC blr BF BFCT BFP BFW BH bopress BOWR bmkr bog BP BF bols BC bltbt bobs BP BNF BS BTF BTD bmbdr bbt bomst bnd bndz bndg bnls bnt be BFD br bstrkt bstr btst bs brsit BSC BLT BF BS BW btl bot BC BF BL BTLL

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

bottom lead right bottoming boundary bow buoyancy bow designation light bow diving bow door bow light bow plane bowstring box fin boxcar detector bracket braid braided braided wire brake brake band brake mean effective pressure branch brass brass divider strip braze brazier brazier head brazing bread wrapping and sealing machine break break before make break jaw breakdown breakdown diode breaker breaker end breaking breathe breather breathing apparatus breech loading breech mechanism brick bridge bridge cutoff bright brightness brilliance Brinell hardness Brinell hardness number British Standard British Standard Wire Gage British thermal unit broach broadcast bronze broom closet brown brown

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BTLR BOTMG BDY BBYCY BDLT BDVG BDO BWLT BPLA BWSTRN BXF BXDT BRKT BRD BRD BW BK BRKBD BMEP BR BRS BDS BRZ BRAZ BRAZH BRZG BWSM BRK BBM BJ BKDN BKDNDIO BRKR BE BRKG BRTH BRTHR BA BL BM BRK BRDG BCO BRT BRT BRIL BH BHN BSI SWG BTU* BRCH BC BRZ BCL BRN BR

BTLR botmg bdy bbycy bdlt bdvg bdo bwlt BPLA bwstrn bxf BXDT brkt brd brd BW bk brkbd BMEP br brs BDS brz braz brazh brzg BWSM brk BBM BJ bkdn BKDNDIO brkr BE brkg brth brthr BA BL BM brk brdg BCO brt brt bril BH BHN BSI SWG BTU* brch be brz bcl brn br

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Brown & Sharpe Wire Gage browning aircraft machine browning automatic rifle browning machine gun brush brush holder bubble memory bucket buckram buffer buffer amplifier buffer register buffing building building line built in test built-in bulk [substrate] (electron bulkhead bulldozer bulletin bulletin board bulletproof bullnose bunching bunching black bundle buoy messenger buoyant bureau burlap burner burning burnish burster bursting strength bus selector bus tie bus transfer bush transfer bushel bushing bushing current transformer bushing potential device business business input-output rerun butane butcher but-live butt line butt weld butterfly buttock line button button head buzzer

ASME Y14.38-1999

BS BAMG BAR BMG BR BRH BUBMEM BKT BUCK BFR BA BR BFG BLDG BL BIT BLTIN BU BHD BDZR BULL BB BPRF BN BCHG BB BDL BMSS BYNT BU BRLP BNR BRNG BNSH BRSTR BRSTSTR BSLR BT BTR BTR BU BSHG BCT BPD BUS BIOR BUTN BTCR BL BL BTWLD BTFL BL BTN BTNHD BUZ

BS BAMG BAR BMG br brh BUBMEM bkt buck bfr BA BR bfg bldg BL BIT bltin BU bhd bdzr bull BB bprf bn bchg BB bdl BMSS bynt bu brlp bnr brng bnsh brstr brststr bslr BT BTR BTR bu bshg BCT BPD bus BIOR butn btcr bl BL BTWLD BTFL BL btn BTNHD buz

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

bypass C cable fuzing [firing] cable television cable termination equipment calibration cam timing contact camera control unit canceled transmission candlepower canister capable capacitance capacitor diode capacitor diode gate carbon film resistor carbon steel card per minute card random access memory card-to-tape tape carrier elimination filter carrier frequency carrier frequency shift carrier operated relay carrier supply carrier to noise carrier wave carrying cartographer carton cartridge cartridge storage case casing cast steel cast stone castellate casting catalyst category cathode-ray oscilloscope cathode-ray tube catwalk caution ceiling and visibility unlimited celestial center center frequency center frequency modulation center frequency stabilization

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BYP

byp

CF CAN CTE CAL CTC CCU CANTRAN CID CSTR CPBL CAP CD CDG CFR CS CPM CRAM CTT CEF CF CFS COR CS CN CW CRYG CRTOG CTN CRTG CSC CSG CS CS CSTL CSTG CTLST CAT CRO CRT CTWALK CAUT CAVU CEL CTR CTRF CFM CFS

Cf catv CTE cal CTC CCU CANTRAN cp cstr cpbl cap CD CDG CFR CS CPM CRAM CTT CEF CF CFS COR CS CN CW cryg crtog ctn crtg CSC csg CS CS cstl cstg ctlst cat CRO CRT CTWALK caut CAVU cel ctr CTRF CFM CFS

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

center line average center line vertical keel center section center tap center to center centering centipoise central central command decoder central logic unit central processing element central processing unit central timing equipment central timing unit centralized traffic control ceramic file ceramic-tile base ceramic-tile floor chamber change change point change request changeable type-plate style charge coupled device check value checkout and automatic monitoring chemical biological munitions chemical warfare chloropicrin chrome vanadium chrome-tanned leather chromium plate chronometer circuit circuit master circuit requirement table circuit switching magnetic tape circuit switching unit circular polarization circular probable error circulating water pump civil clarification clear air turbulence clear write condition clock pulsed control clockwise close packed close support close to shoulder close type control circuit contact closed loop closed loop approach control close-in support cluster bomb unit coarse

ASME Y14.38-1999

CLA CVK CS CT C TO C CTRG CP CTL CCD CLU CPE CPU CTE CTU CTC CT CTB CTF CHAMB CHG

CLA CVK CS CT C TO C CTRG CP CTL CCD CLU CPE CPU CTE CTU CTC CT CTB CTF chamb chg

CID

CP

CR CTPS CCD CV CAM CBM CW PS CRVAN CRTANLTHR CRPL CRNMTR CKT CM CRT CSMT CSU CP CPE CWP CVL CLAR CAT CWC CPC CW CID CS CTS CTCCC CL CLAC CIS CBU CRS

CR CTPS CCD CV CAM CBM CW PS crvan crtanlthr CRPL crnmtr CKT CM CRT CSMT CSU CP CPE CWP cvl clar CAT CWC CPC cw CP CS CTS CTCCC CL CLAC CIS CBU crs

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

coated coating code identification number coded automatic gain control coded biphase coded pulse anticlutter coder sequential pulse coherent master oscillator coherent phase shift keying coil sketch cold drawn copper cold side cold water cold-rolled steel collimator color code combat ready combat vehicle combined combined distribution frame combining command and service module command control number command data acquisition command destruct receiver command destruct transmitter command module command pulse output command radio link commission common digitizer common steel [projectile] communication line terminator communications access device communications and data communications and navigation communications automatic processing equipment communications electronics meteorological communications intelligence communications jamming communications moon relay communications need communications network communications satellite communications satellite relay communications support element communications zone indicator community automatic exchange comparator buffer compatible single sideband compensated avalanche diode compiler complementary semiconductor controlled complementary transistor logic complementary unijunction transistor complete with component board component board assembly

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CTD CTG CIN CAGC COB[ CPACS CSP COMO CPSK CS CSC CSD CW CRS COL

cc CR CV CMBD CDF COMB CSM CCN CDA CDR CDT CM CPO CORAL COMSN CD CS COLT CAD C&D CN CAPE CEM COMINT COMJAM CMR COMNEED COMNET COMSAT CSR CSE COZI CAX CB CSSB CAD COMP CSCR CTL CUJT CW CB CBA

ctd ctg cin CAGC COBI CPACS CSP COMO CPSK CS CSC CSD CW CRS Col CC CR CV cmbd CDF comb CSM CCN CDA CDR CDT CM CPO coral comsn CD CS colt CAD c&d cn CAPE CEM COMINT COMJAM CMR comneed COMNET comsat CSR CSE COZI CAX CB CSSB CAD comp CSCR CTL CUJT CW CB CBA

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

component change control component metal parts component repair compressor computed air release point computer access device computer access device input computer access device output computer aided design computer aided manufacturing computer aided test equipment computer automated computer data word computer direct to telegraph computer indicator computer process control computerized tomography concentric concept formulation concession concrete splash block concurrent condensation trail condition conducted susceptibility conductor conference configuration item confine conical conical scan conical scan on receive only connection consecutive console consolidated cryptologic program constant current transformer constant level speech constant output amplifier constant speed drive contact contact lost contact potential difference continental horsepower continental polar air mass continental tropical air mass continued continued continuous current monitoring device continuous rod continuous wave continuous wave acquisition continuous wave frequency modulated continuous wave illuminator continuous wave intermediate frequency continuously variable contour

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CCC CMP CR COMPR CARP CAD CADI CADO CAD CAM CATE CASE CDW CODIT CI CPC CT CONC CF CON CSB CNCR CONTRAIL COND CS COND CONF CI CONF CONL CONSCAN CSORO CONN CONSEC CSL CCP CCT CLS COA CSD CONT CL CPD CONTHP CPAM CTAM CONTD CONT CCMD CR CW CWAR CWFM CWI CWIF CV CTR

CCC CMP CR compr CARP CAD CADI CADO CAD CAM CATE CASE CDW codit CI CPC CT conc CF con CSB cncr contrail cond cs cond conf ci conf conl conscan CSORO conn consec csl CCP CCT CLS COA CSD cont CL CPD CONTHP CPAM CTAM contd cont CCMD CR CW CWAR CWFM CWI CWIF CV ctr

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

contract data requirements list contract end item contractor furnished aircraft equipment contrast control [computers] control point control power switch control read-only memory control shift register control stick steering control switch control transmitter control wheel steering controllable radar target simulator controlled blip scan controlled carrier modulation controlled current feedback transformer controlled rectifier controls and displays convection convector conventional convergence conversion convex coordinated universal time copper oxide coppersmith core memory core memory driver core shift core shift driver core storage element core transistor logic corrective maintenance correlated orientation tracking and ranging correlation display analyzing and recording correlation radar correlation radio link corrosion corrosive corrugated wire glass cosecant count count per minute count per second counter counter intelligence counter voltage counterfire counterinsurgency countermeasures and deception countermeasures homing countershaft countersink countersink other side

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CDRL CEI CFAE CTRS CTRL CP CSW CROM CSR CSS CS CX CWS CRTS CBS CCM CCFT CR CD CONVN CONVR CVNTL CONVG CVRSN CVX UTC CLIO CSMITH CM CMD CS CSD CSE CTL CM COTAR CODAR CORAD CORAL CRSN CRSV CWG CSC CT CTM CTS CTR CI CV CF COIN CMD CMH CTSHFT CSK CSKO

CDRL CEI CFAE ctrs ctrl CID CSW CROM CSR CSS CS CX CWS CRTS CBS CCM CCFT CR CD convn convr cvntl convg cvrsn cvx UTC cuo CSMITH CM CMD CS CSD CSE CTL CM COTAR CODAR CORAD CORAL crsn crsv CWG csc ct ctm cts ctr CI CV CF coin CMD CMH ctshft csk CSKO

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

countersunk countersunk head counterweight county course deviation indicator cradle crankshaft crash position indicator crating credit crimp critical design review critical flicker frequency cross bracing cross section crossarm crossbar crossbar tandem cross-connection cross-connection cross-country crosshair crosshead crossing crossover cross-point cruising cryogenics cryptograph cryptography crystal crystal oscillator crystalline cubic cubic foot cubic inch cubic meter cubic millimeter cubic yard cubicle culvert cumulative cupboard current current source current transformer curtain curve curve drawing cushing cushion customer cut stone cutlery cutter cutting

ASME Y14.38-1999

CTSK CSKH CTWT CTY CDI CRDL CSHAFT CPI CTG CR CRP CDR CFF XBRA XSECT XARM XBAR XBT XCO XCONN XCY XHAIR CRSHD XING CRSVR XPT CRUIS CRYOG CTGH CRYPTO XTAL XTLO CRYST CU CUFT* CUIN* CUM* CUMM* CUYD* CUB CULV

cum CUP CUR IGEN CT CURT CRV CRVOWG CSHG CUSH CUST CUTS CTLRY CTR CTG

ctsk CSKH ctwt CTY CDI crdl cshaft CPI ctg cr crp CDR CFF xbra xsect xarm xbar xbt xco xconn xcy xhair crshd xing crsvr xpt cruis cryog ctgh crypto xtal xtlo cryst cu cuft* cuin* cum* cumm* cuyd* cub culv cum cup cur igen CT curt crv crvdwg cshg cush cust cuts ctlry ctr ctg

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

cyanide cycle cycle per second cyclonite cyclotron cylinder cylinder lock cylindrical cylindrical cartridge D damage control damper damping dampproofing dashpot [relay] data base update time data line translator data link data list data management data processing machine data recording data reduction data scanning and routing data terminal equipment data transmitting equipment dated datum daughterboard daylight daylight opening dead light dead load dead reckoning dead reckoning analyzer dead reckoning equipment dead reckoning indicator dead reckoning tracer dead reckoning trainer deadweight deaerating deaerating feed tank dealer decade scaler decalcomania decanning scuttle decay time decelerate December decibel decimal decision deck drain valve deck edge deck edge light deck piercing deck surface light

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CYN CY CS* RDX CYCLO CYL CYLL CYL CYLCART

cyn cy cs* rdx cyclo cyl cyll cyl cylcart

DC DMPR DPG DP DP DBUT DLT DL DL DMGT DPM DRCDG DRDCN DSR DTE DXE DTD DAT DTRBD DL DLO DL DL DR DRA DRE DRI DRT DRTR DWT DEARTG DFT DLR DS DECAL DS DT DCLR DEC DB* DEC DECN DDV DKE DELT DP DSLT

DC dmpr dpg dp dp DBUT dlt DL DL dmgt DPM drcdg drdcn DSR DTE DXE DTD dat dtrbd dl dlo dl dl dr dra DRE DRI DRT DRTR dwt deartg DFT dlr DS decal DS DT dclr Dec dB* dec decn ddv dke delt dp dslt

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

deckhouse declutch decode decoder decompression decontamination decrease decrement dedendum deep tank deep underwater measuring device deep-drawn deep-space instrumentation facility defective defense deficiency in allowance definite time definite-time relay definition deflating deflect deflection plate deflector defogging defrost degasifier degaussing degaussing compass degaussing computer degaussing system degrease degree dehumidify dehydrator deicing delay delay line delayed automatic gain control delayed automatic volume control delete delineation delivery delta amplitude deluxe demagnetize demagnetizer demand indicator demand meter demand meter, printing demand-totalizing relay demineralizer demodulator demodulator band filter demolition denatured denote dense flint

ASME Y14.38-1999

DKHSE DCLU DCD DCDR DECOMPN DECONTN DECK DECRT DED DT DUNC DD DSIF DEF DEF DIA DEFT DTR DEF DFL DEFL DP DFTR DF DFR DGSFR DEGUSG DCMPS DCMPTR DGS DGR DEG* DHMY DYHR DI IDLY DL DAGC DAVC DELE DEL DLVY DA DLX DMGZ DMTZR DI DM DP DTR DMNRLZR DEMOD DBF DML DNTRD DEN DF

dkhse dclu dcd dcdr decompn decontn decr decrt ded DT DUNC DD DSIF def def DIA DEFT DTR def dfl defl DP dftr df dfr DGSFR DEGUSG DCMPS DCMPTR DGS dgr deg* dhmy dyhr di dly dl DAGC DAVC dele del divy DA dix dmgz dmtzr DI DM DP DTR dmnrlzr demod DBF dml dntrd den DF

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

density dental dental amalgamator dental suction apparatus department deposit depot installed depression depth depth charge depth deviation indicator depth keeping derivative dermatine derrick desalter describe description descriptor attribute matrix desensitize desiccant design design specification designation designator designed waterline desk, combination flat-top and typewriter desk, double-pedestal flat-top desk, double-pedestal typewriter desk, single-pedestal flat-top desk, single-pedestal typewriter destination destroyer antisubmarine transportable array detection destructive firing destructive readout destructor desuperheater detached detail detector detector back bias detent detention determinant determination detonator develop developed length development deviate deviation deviation equalizer device device under test dew point dewatering diagnostic diagonal

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DENS DNTL DAMLG DISCAPRS DEPT DEP DEPINST DEPR DP DC DDI DKPG DERIV DER DRK DSLTR DESCR DESCP DAM DSNTZ DSCC DSGN DSPEC DES DES DWL FTTW DPFT DPTW SPFT SPTW DESTN DASTARD DESTRFIR DRO DESTR DSUPHTR DTCH DET DET DBB DTT DETN DET DETN DET DVL DEVLG DEV DEV DEVN DEVEQL DVC OUT DP DEWTRG DIGN DIAG

dens dntl DAMLG DISCAPRS dept dep depinst depr dp DC DDI DKPG deriv der drk dsltr descr descp DAM dsntz dscc dsgn DSPEC des des DWL FTTW DPFT DPTW SPFT SPTW destn DASTARD destrfir DRO destr dsuphtr dtch det det DBB dtt detn det detn det dvl DEVLG dev dev devn DEVEQL dvc OUT DP dewtrg dign diag

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

diagram diagrammatic dial illumination dial indicating dial lock diallyl phthalate diameter diameter bolt circle diametral pitch diamond diamond-pyramid hardness diaphragm diaphragm gland diazo print die lock die template dielectric diesel diesel belt drive diesel direct diesel engine diesel engine, direct drive diesel engine, reduction diesel mechanical diesel oil diesel v-belt drive diesel-electric diethanolamine difference difference channel differential differential amplifier differential pressure differential thermocouple voltmeter differential time relay diffraction diffusing digital digital block AND-OR gate digital counting unit digital differential analyzer digital microcircuit digital voltmeter digitally directed control digital-to-analog digital-to-analog converter digitizer dihydrate dilute dimension dimmer dining diode diode resistor transistor logic diode transistor logic diopter

ASME Y14.38-1999

DIAG DIAGR DLILMN DLINDG DLOCK DIALPHTH DIA DBC DP DMD DPH DIAPH DGLD DPR DLX DT DIEL DSL DBD DD DENG DED DER DM DO DVBD DE DEA DIFF DCHAN DIFF DIFA DP DTVM DIFFTR DIFFR DIFFUS DGTL DBAO DCU DDA DMC DVM DDC DA DAC DGTZR DIHY DIL DIM DMR DNG DID DRTL DTL DIOPT

diag diagr dlilmn dlindg dlock dialphth dia DBC DP dmd DPH diaph dgld dpr dlx DT diel dsl "DBD dd deng DED DER DM DO DVBD de dea diff dchan diff difa DP DTVM difftr diffr diffus dgtl DBAO DCU DDA DMC DVM DDC DA DAC dgtzr dihy dil dim dmr dng dio DRTL DTL diopt

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

diplex diplexer dipstick direct direct acting direct acting steam direct current direct distance dialing direct drive direct inward dialing direct memory access direct noise amplification direct outward dialing direct-connect direct-coupled transistor logic direction direction finder directional directional coupler directional filter directly director disable disassemble disassembly discarding sabot discharge disconnect disconnect switch disconnecting device discontinue discrete fourier transform discriminator disengaging dish-rinsing dishwasher disk grind disk operated system disk storage unit dismantle dispatcher dispensary dispenser dispensing displacement display display and control unit display and storage disposal disposition dissipation factor dissolved dissolved oxygen distance distance-measuring equipment distant distant early warning

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DIPX DIPLXR DPSK DIR DACT DAS DC DDD DDR DID DMA DINA DOD DIRCONN DCTL DIR DF DIR DIRCOUP DIRFLT DRCTY DIR DSBL DISASSM DISASSY DS DISCH DISC DS DD DSCONT DFT DSCRM DSENGA DSHR DW DG DOS DSU DISM DISP DISP DISP DSPNSG DISP DSPL DCU DS DSPL DISPN DF DISLVD DO DIST DME DIST DEW

dipx diplxr dpsk dir dact DAS DC DDD DDR DID DMA DINA DOD dirconn DCTL dir df dir dircoup dirfit drcty dir dsbl disassm disassy DS disch disc DS DD dscont DFT dscrm dsenga dshr dw d9 DOS DSU dism disp disp disp dspnsg disp dspl DCU DS dspl dispn DF dislvd DO dist DME dist DEW

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

distill distillate distilled water distinguish distortion distress distribute distributed emission magnetron amplifier distribution amplifier distribution box distribution panel distributor district dither ditto diver diverter divide division do not use docking document does not apply dogged dolly domestic domestic service dominant wavelength door closer door stop door switch doppler velocity and position double double bottom double break double contact double end double extra strong double face double feeder double secondary current transformer double single-sideband double weight double-acting double-acting door double-acting steam double-based solid propellant double-biased [relay] double-groove [insulators] double-groove double-petticoat [insulators] double-hung windows double-pole double-pole back-connected double-pole double-throw double-pole double-throw switch double-pole front-connected double-pole single-throw

ASME Y14.38-1999

DSTL DSTLT DW DISTING DISTN DTRS DISTR DEMA DAMP DB DPNL DISTR DIST DTER DO DVR DIV DIV DIV DNU DCKG DOC DNA DG DLY DOM DS DWL DCL DST DSW DOVAP DBL DB DB DC DE XXSTR DBLF DF DSCT DSSB DW DBLACT DAD DASTM DBSP DB DG DGDP DHW DP DPBC DPDT DPDTSW DPFC DPST

dstl dstlt DW disting distn dtrs distr DEMA DAMP DB DPNL distr dist dter do dvr div div div DNU dckg doc DNA dg dly dom DS DWL DCL DST DSW DOVAP dbl DB DB DC DE xxstr DBLF DF DSCT DSSB DW DBLACT DAD DASTM DBSP DB DG DGDP DHW DP DPBC DPDT DPDTSW DPFC DPST

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

double-pole single-throw switch double-pole switch doubler double-sideband double-throw double-wall double-wall fiberboard douglas fir dovetail dowel down down beam downdraft downspout down stream dozen draft draft stop drafting drafting machine drafting request drafting room manual draftsman drain drain tile dram draw out drawbar pull drawer drawing drawing list drawn dredger dressed [lumber) dressed and matched dresser dressing drift drill drill jig drill plate drill rod drinking fountain dripproof dripproof and ratproof dripproof open dripproof protected dripproof semi-enclosed dripproof totally enclosed driptank drive drive end drive fit drive unit

ASME Y14.38-1999

DPSTSW DPSW DBLR DSB DT DBLW DWLFBD DF DVTL DWL DN D/B DNDFT DS D/S DOZ DFT DS DFTG DFMACH DR DRM DFTSMN DR DT DR DO DBP DWR DWG DL DWN DRGR DRS DM DRSR DRSG DFT DR DJ DP DR DF DP DPRP DPO DPP DPS DPT DRTA DR DE DF DRU

DPSTSW DPSW dblr DSB DT DBLW DWLFBD DF dvtl dwl do d/b dndft ds d/s doz dft DS dftg DFMACH DR DRM DFTSMN dr DT dr DO DBP dwr dwg DL dwn drgr drs DM drsr drsg dft dr DJ DP DR DF dp DPRP DPO DPP DPS DPT drta dr DE DF DRU

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

driver drone [aircraft] drop forge drop hammer die drop manhole drop wood siding dry battery dry bulb dry chemical dry pipe valve drydock drying dual inline package dual tires dual-purpose dual-speed drive duct type dull black finish slate dumbwaiter dumbwaiter door dummy dumping duplex duplexer duplicate dust and moisture dust-tight dutch door duty cycle dwelling dynamic dynamic breaking dynamic octal load dynamite dynamo dynamometer dynamotor E each each face each layer each way ebony asbestos eccentric eccentric-orbit geophysical observatory echelon echo ranging echo sounding economize edge of cutter edge thickness edgewise education educator eductor effect effective effective diameter of objective effective focal length

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DRVR Q DF DHD DMH DWS DP DB DCHEM DPV DD DYG DIP DT DP DSD DCTP DBFS DW DWD DUM DMPG DX DPLXR DUP DUMB DT DD DTYCY DWEL DYN DYB DOL DYNMT DYN DYNMT DYNM

drvr Q DF DHD dmh DWS DP DB dchem DPV DD dyg DIP DT dp DSD DCTP DBFS dw DWD dum dmpg dx dplxr dup DUMR DT DD DTYCY dwel dyn DYB DOL dynmt dyn dynmt dynm

EA EF EL EW EBASB ECC EGO ECH ER ES ECON EOC ET EDGW EDUC EDUC EDUC EFT EFF EDO EFL

ea EF EL EW ebasb ecc EGO ech ER ES econ EOC ET edgw educ educ educ eft eff EDO EFL

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

efficiency effluent ejection ejection seat ejector el electrostatic elapsed time elapsed-time code generator elastic elastic limit elasticity elbow electric electric contact electric contact brush electric contact ring electric discharge tube electric dynamometer electric power and distribution electric power supply electric water cooler electrical discharge machining electrical metallic tubing electrical resistance electrical specification electrical time electrical time, superquick electrically operated valve electrically polarized [relay] electric-motor driven electro optical light modulator electrocardiogram electrocardiograph electrochemical diffused collector electrode electroencephalogram electroencephalograph cephalograph electrogasdynamics electrohydraulic electroluminescent electroluminescent-photoconductive electrolyte electrolytic electromagnetic electromagnetic intelligence electromagnetic interference electromagnetic wave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation electromechanical electromotive force electron electron (n)-type semiconductor material electron-coupled oscillator electronic electronic automatic exchange electronic checkout electronic control electronic counter- countermeasures

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EFF EFL EJN EJNST EJCTR ES ET ETCG ELAS EL ELAS ELB ELEC ELCTC ELCTCBR ELCTRG EDT EDYNMT EPD EPS EWC EDM EMT ER ESPEC ET ETSQ ELV EP EMD EOLM ECG ECG ECDC ELCTD EEG EEG EGD ELHYD EL ELPC ELCTLT ELCTLT EM EMINT EMI EWASER ELMCH EMF ELCTRN N ECO ELEK EAX ECO ELECTC ECCM

eff efl ejn EJNST eictr es ET ETCG elas EL elas elb elec ELCTC ELCTCBR ELCTRG EDT EDYNMT EPD EPS EWC EDM EMT ER ESPEC ET ETSQ ELV EP EMD EOLM ECG ECG ECDC elctd EEG EEG egd elhyd el ELPC elctlt elctlt em EMINT EMI EWASER ELMCH EMF elctrn N ECO elek EAX ECO ELECTC ECCM

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

electronic countermeasures electronic countermeasures environment electronic countermeasures program electronic data processing electronic differential analyzer electronic digital analyzer electronic funds transfer electronic intelligence electronic interface electronic private branch exchange electronic standard electronic switching electronic voltmeter electronic voltohmmeter electronic warfare electronically alterable read-only memory electronically steerable array radar electronically steerable phased array radar electronics electronics switching system electroplate electropneumatic electrostatic discharge electrostatic discharge resistive electrostatic storage tube element elementary elevate elevation elevator eliminate elliptical elliptical head elongate elongation embedded wiring board emboss emergency Emergency Coolant System emergency decelerating [relay] emergency identification light emergency power emergency power supply emergency room emergency ship service emission emitter emitter follower emitter-coupled current-steered logic emitter-coupled logic empennage employee emulator emulsion enable enamel encapsulation encased

ASME Y14.38-1999

ECM ECME ECMP EDP EDFA EDA EFT ELINT El EPBX ESTD ES EVM EVOM EW EAROM ESAR ESPAR ELEX ESS EPS ELPNEU ESD ESOS EST ELEM ELEM ELEV EL ELEV ELIM ELP ELPH ELNG ELONG EWB EMB EMER ECS EDE EIDLT EPWR EMPS ER ESS EMSN EMTR EF ECCSL ECL EMP EMPL EMU EMUL ENBL ENAM ENCAP ENCSD

ECM ECME ECMP EDP EDFA EDA EFT ELINT El EPBX ESTD ES EVM EVOM EW EAROM ESAR ESPAR elex ESS epl elpneu ESD ESOS EST elem elem elev el elev elim elp ELPH elng elong EWB emb emer ECS EDE eidlt EPWR EMPS . ER ESS emsn emtr EF ECCSL ECL emp empl emu emul enbl enam encap encsd

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

enclose enclosure encode encoder end cell switch end half end of part end of tape end of transmission [computers] end to end endless tangent screw endstone energize energy engage engaging engine engine drive engine negative torque control engine oil engine order engine propeller order engine room engine v-belt engineer engineering engineering change notice engineering change order engineering change proposal engineering change request engineering department sketch engineering field change engineering order engineering release notice engineering sketch engineering support activity engineering work order English engrave enlarge enlarged enlisted men entrance enumeration envelope environment environmental epitaxial mesa epitaxial planar equal equal section equalizer equally equally spaced equation equilibrium equip and install equipage category number

ASME Y14.38-1999

ENCL ENCL ENCD ENCDR ECSW EHF EOP EOT EOT EE ETS ESTN ENRGZ ENGY ENGA ENGA ENG ED ENTC EO FOR EPO ENGRM ENGV ENGR ENGRG ECN ECO ECP ECR EDSK EFC EO ERN ESK ESA EWO ENG ENGRV ENLG ENLGD EM ENTR ENUM ENV ENVIR ENVIR EM EP EQL ES EQL EQL EQLSP EQ EQUIL El ECN

encl encl encd encdr ECSW EHF EOP EOT EDT EE ETS estn enrgz engy enga enga eng ED ENTC EO FOR EPO ENGRM ENGY engr engrg ECN ECO ECP ECR EDSK EFC EO ERN ESK ESA EWO Eng engrv enlg enlgd EM entr enum env envir envir EM EP eql ES eql eql eqlsp eq equil El ECN

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

equipment equipment and spare parts equipment condition analysis equivalent equivalent airspeed equivalent direct radiation equivalent focal length equivalent series resistance equivalent-noise-sideband input erasable programmable read-only memory erased erecting erection erector error correction error correction code escape escutcheon especially estimate estimated completion date et cetera ethylene oxide evacuate evacuator evaluate evaluation evaporate evaporator ever-lock examination example excavate excellent except excessive exchange excitation exciter exclusive execute executive exercise exhaust exhaust gas temperature exhaust vent exhibit existing exit guide vane expand expanded binary-coded expanded direct distance dialing expanded metal expansion expansion joint expedite

ASME Y14.38-1999

EQPT ESP ECA EQUIV EAS EDR EFL ESR ENSI EPROM ERS ERCG ERECT ERCR ERRC ECC ESC ESC ESP EST ECD ETC EO EVAC EVAC EVAL EVLTN EVAP EVAP EVRLK EXAM EX EXC EXC EXC EXCSV EXCH EXC EXCTR EXCL EXEC EXEC EXER EXH EGT EXHV EXH EXST EGV EXP EBCDIC EDDD EM EXP EXPJT EXPED

eqpt ESP ECA equiv EAS EDR EFL ESR ENSI EPROM ers ercg erect ercr ERRC ECC esc esc esp est ECD etc EO evac evac eval evltn evap evap evrlk exam ex exc exc exc excsv exch exc exctr excl exec exec exer exh EGT EXHV exh exst EGV exp EBCDIC EDDD EM exp expjt exped

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

expendable expense experiment experimental experimental order explanation explode explosion explosion-proof explosive explosive device explosive ordnance disposal exponent exponential exposed exposure express expulsion extender extension exterior external external pipe thread extinguish extra extra control wire extra fine [threads] extra heavy extra strong extracting extractor extra-long wheel base extraordinary wave extreme extreme high water extreme low water extremely high frequency extremely low frequency extrude extrusion extrusion trim and drill template extrusion trim template eye guard eye lens eyelet eyepiece F fabricate face or field of drawing face to face face width faceplate facility facing facsimile factor factory factual complier

ASME Y14.38-1999

EXPEN EXP EXP EXP EXPO EXPL EXPLD EXPLN EP XPL XPLD EOD EXPNT EXPNT EXP EXPSR EXP EXP EXTND EXT EXT EXT EPT EXT EX ECWIRE EF XHVY XSTR EXTG EXTR XLWB XWAVE EXTM EHW ELW EHF ELF EXTD EXTRN ETDT ETT EGRD EL EYLT EYPC

expen exp exp exp EXPO expl expld expln EP XPI XPLD EOD expnt expnt exp expsr exp exp extnd ext ext ext EPT ext ex ECWIRE EF XHVY XSTR extg extr XLWB XWAVE extm EHW ELW EHF ELF extd extrn ETDT ETT EGRD EL eylt eypc

FAB FD FF FW FP FACIL FCG FAX FAC FCTY FACT

fab FD FF FW FP facil fcg fax fac fcty FACT

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Fahrenheit failure failure rate fairing fairwater planes familiar fan in fan out far side fast automatic shuttle transfer fast Fourier transform fast operate [relay] fast release [relay] fast time constant fastener fault fault isolation test feasible feather February Federal Specification Federal Stock Number Federal Supply Catalog Identification List Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers feedback feedback positive feedback potentiometer feedback resistance feeder feedwater feedwater pump feeler female female flared female pipe thread female soldered female thread ferrule-contact fiber fiberboard fiberboard, corrugated fiberboard, double wall fiberboard, solid fibrous field field accelerator field artillery field decelerator field discharge field dynamic braking field failure field forcing [decreasing] field forcing [increasing] field manual

ASME Y14.38-1999

F* FLR FR FAIR FWPLN FAM FNI FNI FS FAST FFT FO FR FTC FSTNR FLT FIT FSBL FTR FEB FS FSN FSCIL FSCM FDBK FP FPOT FBR FDR FDW FWP FELR FEM FFL FPT FS FTHRD FERCON FBR FBRBD FBDC FDWL FBDS FBRS FLD FAC FA FDE FDI FDB FFL FFD FFI FM

F* flr FR fair FWPLN fam FNI FNI FS FAST FFT FO FR FTC fstnr flt FIT fsbl ftr Feb FS FSN FSCIL FSCM fdbk FP FPOT FBR fdr fdw FWP felr fem FFL FPT FS FTHRD fercon FBR fbrbd FBDC FDWL FBDS fbrs fld FAC FA FDE FDI FDB FFL FFD FFI FM

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

field protective field reversing field service field service modification work order field support equipment field switch field weakening field-effect transistor figure filament filament center tap filament ground file cabinet file finish filler fillet filling fillister fillister head film processing film sound filter filter (comb form) final assembly final limit, down final limit, forward final limit, hoist final limit, lower final limit, reverse final limit, up find number finder finger finish finish all over finish one side finish specification [number] finish two sides fin-stabilized fire alarm bell fire alarm box fire and bilge fire and flushing fire control Fire Control System fire department connection fire door fire extinguisher fire fighting fire hose fire hose rack fire hydrant fire main fire plug fire room fire station fire wall firebrick

ASME Y14.38-1999

FP FR FS FSMWO FSE FSW FWK FET FIG FIL FCT FG FC FF FLR FIL FILL FIL FILH FLMPRS FLMSD FLTR FL FA FLDO FLF FLH FLL FLR FLU FN FDR FGR FNSH FAO FlS FS F2S FS FABL FABX FB FF FC FCS FDC FDR FEXT FF FH FHR fhy FM FPL FIRM FS FW FBCK

FP FR FS FSMWO FSE FSW FWK FET fig fil FCT FG FC FF flr fil fill fil FILH FLMPRS FLMSD FLTR fl FA FLDO FLF FLH FILL FLR FLU FN fdr fgr fnsh FAD FlS FS F2S FS FABL FABX FB FF FC FCS FDC FDR FEXT FF FH FHR FHY FM fpl frm FS FW fbck

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

fireclay fire-hose cabinet fireplace fireproof fire-resistant first-aid box first-in-first-out fiscal year fishpaper fission fitted fitting fixed fixed autotransformer fixed point fixed transom fixture flagstaff flagstone flame flame resistant flame retardant flameproof flametight flammable flange flange focal distance flapper flared flared tube fitting flared tube fitting gasket seal flaring flash welding flashing flashless flashless nonhygroscopic flashlight flat bar flat fillister head flat head flat nose [projectile] flat oval flat pattern flat point flat tile roof flat trim template flat washer flat work flatten fleet ballistic missile flexible flexure flight Flight Control Ready Light System flight data entry flight deck flight space flip-flop

ASME Y14.38-1999

FC FHC FP FPRF FRES FAB FIFO FY FPPR FSSN FTD FTG FXD FATR FXP FTR FXTR FLGSTF FLGSTN FLM FLMRES FLMRTD FLMPRF FLMTT FLMB FLG FD FLPR FLKD FTF FTFGS FLRG FLW FL FLHLS FNH FLT FB FFILH FLH FN FO F/P FP FTR FTT FLW FLWK FLN FBM FLEX FLEX FLT FCRLS FLIDEN FLDK FLSP FF

fc FHC fp fprf FRES fab FIFO FY fppr fssn ftd ftg fxd FATR FXP FTR fxtr flgstf flgstn flm FLMRES FLMRTD flmprf flmtt flmb fig FD flpr fl rd FTF FTFGS FLRG FLW fl flhls FNH fit FB FFILH FLH FN FO F/P FP FTR FTT FLW FLWK fin FBM flex flex fit FCRLS FLIDEN FLDK FLSP FF

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

flip-flop complementary flip-flop latch float floating floating commutator floating machine shop floating-point instruction set flood [vent] flooding floodlight floor floor drain floor line flooring flotation flow line flow rate flow switch fluid fluid flow fluid pressure line fluked fluorescent fluorescent penetrant inspection flurry flush flush armor balance watertight hatch flush metal threshold flush mount flush oiltight ventilation hole flush threshold flush type flush value flute lead fluted fluted socket fluted socket head flutter flux logic element array flyweight flywheel foam liquid focal focal length focus focusing fog foam fog oil smoke generator foggy folding folding-fin aircraft rocket foldout follow following follow-up food service foot foot board measure foot per minute foot per second

ASME Y14.38-1999

FFC FFL FLT FLTG FLOCOM FMS FIS FL FLDNG FLDT FL FD FL FLG FLOT FLL FLRT FLSW FL FDFL FDPL FLKD FLUOR FPI FLRY FL FABWH FMT FLMT FOVH FT FLTP FV FL FLTD FLUSOC FLUSOCH FLUT FLEA FLYWT FLYWHL FOLD FOC FL FOC FCSG FOFM FOSGEN FGY FLDG FFAR FO FOL FF FLWP FDSVC FT* FBM FPM* FPS*

FFC FFL fit fltg FLOCOM FMS FIS fl fldng fidt fl FD FL fig flot FLL FLRT FLSW fl FDFL FDPL flkd fluor FPI flry fl FABWH FMT FLMT FOVH FT FLTP FV FL fltd FLUSOC FLUSOCH flut FLEA flywt flywhl FOLD foc FL foc fcsg FOFM FOSGEN fgy fldg FFAR fo fol ff flwp FDSVC ft* FBM FPM* FPS*

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

foot pound force footcandle footing footlambert foot-pound-second for example for your information and guidance force forced-draft forced-draft blower fore and aft forecastle foreign object damage foreign service foreman forepeak foresight forged forged steel forging forked form block template formation former formula formula translation forward forward ballast tank forward engine room forward perpendicular forward propagation tropospheric scatter foundation foundry four-conductor four-dimensional four-pole four-pole double-throw switch four-pole single-throw switch four-pole switch four-stage fourth stage four-way four-wire foyer fractional fragment fragmentation frame frame synchronization word framework free aperture free height free on board freeboard free-cutting brass freemachining steel freezer freezing point

ASME Y14.38-1999

FTLB* FC FTG fL FPS EG FYIG F FD FDB FA FCSLE FOD FS FMAN FP FS FGD FST FORG FKD FBT FORM FRMR FORM FORTRAN FWD FBT FER FP FPTS FDN FDRY 4/C 4D 4P 4PDTSW 4PSTSW 4PSW 4STG 4STG 4WAY 4W FOY FRAC FRAG FRAG FR FSW FRWK FA FRHGT FOB FREEBD FCB FMS FRZR FP

FTLB* fc ftg fL FPS eg FYIG F FD FBD FA fcsle FOD FS fman fp fs fgd FST forg FKD FBT form frmr form FORTRAN fwd FBT FER FP FPTS FDN fdry 4/c 4d 4p 4PDTSW 4PSTSW 4PSW 4STG 4STG 4WAY 4W foy frac frag frag fr FSW frwk FA FRHGT FOB freebd FCB FMS frzr FP

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

freight freight supply [vessel] french fry frequency frequency changer frequency converter frequency division frequency division multiplex frequency doubler frequency interference control frequency meter frequency modulated radar frequency modulation frequency of optimum operation frequency time indicator frequency tracker frequency-shift keying fresh water fresh water drain collecting tank fresh water pump friction fringe from below front front connection front end front focal length front of board front of dash front upset jaw front vertex back focal distance front view front-connected frozen storage fuel and defueling fuel indicator reading fuel injection line fuel injection pump fuel line fuel oil fuel oil pump fuel service nozzle fuel tank fuel transfer pump fuel-air ratio fueling fueling-at-sea fuel-oil transfer fulcrum full dog point full duplex teletype full field full hard full indicator movement full indicator reading full load

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FRT FS FRFY FREQ FREQCHG FREQCONV FD FDM FDBLR FIC FREQM FMR FM FOT FTI FT FSK FW FWDCT FWP FRICT FRNG FRBEL FR FC FRTN FFL FOB FD FUJ FVD FV FC FZSTO FDF FIR FIL FIP FLN FO FOP FSN FTK FTP FARATIO FLNG FAS FOT FUL FDP FDTT FF FH FIM FIR FLLD

frt FS frfy freq freqchg freqconv FD FDM FDBLR FIC FREQM FMR FM FOT FTI FT FSK FW FWDCT FWP frict frng frbel fr FC frtn FFL FOB FD FUJ FVD FV FC fzsto FDF FIR FIL FIP fln FO FOP FSN FTK FTP faratio flng FAS FOT ful FDP FDTT FF FH FIM fir flld

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

full scale full size full voltage full wave full-load amperes fully automatic compiler-translator fully heat-treated fumetight function functional configuration audit functional electronic block functional schematic functional test functional test requirement fundamental fungus proof funnel furnace furnish furniture fuse block fuse box fuse holder fuselage fuselage station fusible fusible cutout fusion point future fuze G gage (gauge) gage board gage code number gain time control gallery galley gallon gallon per hour gallon per minute gallon per second galvanic galvanize galvanized iron galvanized steel galvanized-steel-wire rope galvannealed galvanometer Gamma Scintillation System gang punch gap-filler data garage garbage garbage in, garbage out garboard garnish molding garter gas amplification

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FSC FS FV FW FLA FACT FHT FT FCTN FCA FEB FS FT FTR FUND FP FUNL FUR FURN FURN FB FUBX FUHLR FUSLG FS FSBL FSBLCUT FNPT FLIT FZ

fsc fs fv fw fla FACT fht ft fctn FCA feb FS ft ftr fund FP funl fur furn furn FB FUBX fuhlr fuslg FS fsbl fsblcut FNPT fut fz

GA GABD GCN GTC GALL GALV GAL* GPH* GPM* GPS* GALV GALV GALVI GALVS GSWR GALVND GALVNM GSS GP GFD GAR GBG GIGO GARBD GMLDG GTR GA

ga GABD GCN GTC gall gally gal* GPH* GPM* GPS* galy galv galvi galvs GSWR galvnd galvnm GSS GP GFD gar gbg GIGO garbd gmldg gtr GA

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

gas ejection gas operated gas turbine gas turbine compressor gas weld gas, nonpersistent gas, persistent gaseous mixture gaseous oxygen gasket gasoline gasoline engine gasoline engine, close-coupled gasoline-engine driven gasproof gastight gate turnoff gate valve gear rack gear shaft gearbox gearcase gearing general general contractor general operational requirement general plant equipment requirements general purpose Generalized Information Retrieval and Listing System generation generator generator field geological geomagnetism geometric dilution of precision geometric mean geometry German silver gimbal glass glass block glaze glazed facing unit glazed structural facing unit glazed structural unit base glazed structural units glazed wall tile glazed wall tile base glazed wallboard glide angle glide slope glider globe stop valve globe valve glossary glow plug glycerin gold governing

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GE GOPR GTRB GTC GASW GNP GP GM GOX GSKT GAS GENG GECC GED GPF GT GTO GTV GRK GRSHFT GRBX GRC GRG GENL GENCONT GOR GPER GP GIRLS GEN GEN GFLD GEOL GEOMAG GDOP GM GMTRY GSIL GMBL GL GLB GLZ GFU GSFU GSUB GSU GWT GWTB GLWB GA GLS GLI GSV GLV GLOSS GLPG GLYCN GLD GOVG

GE GOPR GTRB GTC GASW GNP GP gm gox gskt gas geng GECC GED gpf gt GTO GTV grk grshft grbx grc grg genl gencont GOR GPER gp GIRLS gen gen gfld geol geomag GDOP GM gmtry GSIL gmbl gl glb glz GFU GSFU GSUB GSU GWT GWTB glwb GA GLS gli GSV GLV gloss glpg glycn gld govg

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

government government test laboratory government-furnished aircraft equipment government-furnished equipment government-furnished material government-furnished parts government-furnished property Government-Industry Data Exchange Program government-loaned equipment governor grab rod grade grade ability grade line gradient graduation grain granite granodize granolithic base granolithic finish floor granulated graph isomorphism tester graphic graphic ammeter graphic demand meter graphic kilovolt-ampere meter graphic varmeter graphite grater grating gravel gravel-surface buildup roof gray gray gray iron grease grease nozzle grease trap greatest common divisor green green indicating lamp green light Greenwich mean time grid leak grid resistor grid return griddle grille grind grommet groove grooved groover grooving grooving gross

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GOVT GTL GFAE GFE GFM GFP GFP GIDEP GLE GOV GR GR GRAB GL GRAD GRDTN GR GRAN GRAN GRB GFF GNLTD GIT GRPH GA GD GVA GRVA GPH GRTR GRTG GVL GSBR GRA GY GI GRS GNOZ GT GCD GRN GIL GL GMT GDLK GR GRTN GRDL GRL GRD GROM GRV GRVD GRVR GRVG GRVG GR

govt GTL GFAE GFE GFM GFP GFP GIDEP GLE gov gr gr grab GL grad grdtn gr gran gran GRB GFF gnltd GIT grph GA GD GVA GRVA gph grtr grtg gvl GSBR gra gy gi grs GNOZ GT gcd grn GIL GL GMT GDLK GR GRTN grdl grl grd grom grv grvd grvr grvg grvg gr

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

gross vehicle weight gross weight ground ground control center ground detector ground glass ground lamp ground mapping radar ground operation equipment ground speed ground support equipment ground zero ground-controlled approach ground-controlled interception ground-fault interrupter ground-position indicator ground-protective [relay] ground-to-air ground-to-ground group grown diffused grown junction guarantee guaranteed minimum value guard guard rail guidance guide guide light guided guided aircraft missile guided aircraft rocket guided missile guided missile countermeasures guillotine gun carriage gun metal gun motor carriage gunnery gunsight aiming point gusset gutter gymnasium gypsum gypsum sheathing board gypsum wallboard gypsum-plaster ceiling gypsum-plaster wall gyrocompass gyroscope H halberd half breadth half dog point half wave half-hard

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GVW GRWT GND GCC GD GGL GRLP GMR GOE GS GSE GZ GCA GCI GFI GPI GP GA GG GP GD GJ GUAR GMV GD GDR GDNC GDE GLT GDE GAM GAR GM GMCM GLTN GCRG GMET GMC GUN GSAP GUS GUT GYM GYP GSB GWB GPC GPW GCMPS GYRO

GVW GRWT gnd GCC GD GGL GRLP GMR GOE GS GSE GZ GCA GCI GFI GPI GP GA GG gp GD GJ guar GMV gd GDR gdnc gde glt gde GAM GAR GM GMCM gltn GCRG gmet GMC gun GSAP gus gut gym gyp GSB gwb gpc gpw gcmps gyro

HLBRD HB 1/2DP HW 1/2H

hlbrd hb 1/2dp HW 1/2h

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

half-moon half-round halftone half-track Halpern antiradar point hammer hand (comb form) hand control hand crank hand form block hand generator hand lantern hand rail hand reset handbook handhold handhole handicap handle handling handling room handset handshake [computers] handwheel hanger hanging harbor defense hard chromium hard-drawn harden harden and grind hardened voice channel hardened voice circuit hardness hardness assurance hardness maintenance hardness surveillance hardness-critical item hardness-critical process hardover hardware hardware cloth hardwood harmonic harmonic distortion harness harness leather haversine hazard beacon hazardous head and cover head diameter head wind header heading headless headlining

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HLFM 1/2RD HT HTRK HARP HMR HD HNDCONT HC HFB HNDGEN HL HNDRL HNDRST HDBK HH HH HDCP HDL HDLG HR HNDST HDSHK HNDWL HGR HNG HD HDCR HDDRN HDN HG HVCH HVC HDNS HA HM HS HCl HCP HDOV HDW HDWC HDWD HMNC HD HARN HARNLTHR HAV HBCN HAZ H&C HD HW HDR HDG HDLS HLNG

hlfm 1/2rd ht htrk HARP hmr hd hndcont HC HFB hndgen HL hndrl hndrst hdbk hh hh hdcp hdl hdlg hr hndst hdshk hndwl hgr hng HD HDCR HDDRN hdn HG HVCH HVC hdns HA HM HS HCI HCP hdov hdw hdwc hdwd hmnc HD harn harnlthr hav HBCN haz h&c hd hw hdr hdg hdis hlng

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

headquarters headset heat emergency service tanks heat exchange heat shield heat sink heated heater heating heating cabinet heat-resisting heat-treat heavy heavy aircraft fuel heavy end aviation fuel heavy machine gun heavy-barrel [rifle] heavy-duty heel breaster heel line heel sanding heel to heel height height by width by length height finding helical helical compression helical extension helicopter helipotentiometer helix angle helper hermetic sealed container herringbone hertz heterodyne hexachlorethane hexagon hexagonal head hexagonal socket hexagonal socket head high altitude high capacity (projectile) high carbon high explosive high fidelity high frequency high humidity high impact high intensity high pass high point high potential high pressure high speed high temperature high tensile

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HQ HDST REST HE HTSHLD HTSK HTD HTR HTG HC HTRES HTTR HVY HAF HEAF HMG HB HD HLBR HL HLSD HH HGT HXWXL HTF HLCL HLCPS HLEXT HLCPTR HPOT HLXA HLP HSC HGBN Hz* HET HC HEX HEXHD HEXSOC HEXSOCH HA HC HC HE HIFI HF HIHUM HIMP HINT HP HPT HIPOT HP HS HTM HTNSL

hq hdst HEST HE htshld htsk htd htr htg HC htres httr hvy HAF HEAF HMG HB HD HLBR HL HLSD HH hgt HXWXL HTF hicl hicps hlext hlcptr hpot hlxa hlp HSC hgbn Hz* het he hex hexhd hexsoc hexsoch HA HC HC HE HIFI HF HIHUM HIMP HINT HP HPT HIPOT HP HS HTM HTNSL

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

high tension high voltage high-altitude platform high-altitude terrain contour data sensor high-carbon steel high-carbon steel, heat-treated high-explosive antiaircraft high-explosive antitank high-explosive armor-piercing high-explosive discarding sabot high-explosive incendiary high-explosive incendiary with tracer high-explosive plastic high-explosive ramjet high-explosive rocket-assisted high-explosive spotting high-explosive with tracer high-frequency current high-frequency oscillator high-grade plow steel high-level language (computers) highline high-noise-immunity logic highpass filter high-potential test high-power acquisition radar high-pressure steam high-pressure test high-speed reader high-speed steel high-tensile cast iron high-tensile steel high-tensile strength high-threshold logic high-velocity, aircraft rocket high-velocity, armor-piercing high-velocity, target practice high-voltage regulator high-water line highway hinge hinge jaw hinge line hinge pillar hinged plotting board hinged seat hoist hold off generator holddown holder holding holding coil holding fixture hollow hollow metal hollow metal door and frame hollow tile

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HT HV HAP HATCDS HCS HCSHT HEAA HEAT HEAP REDS HEI HEIT HEP HERJ HERA HES HET HFCUR HFO HGPS HLL HL HNIL HPFL HIPOTT HIPAR HIPS HPT HSR HSS HTCI HTS HTS HTL HVAR HVAP HVTP HVR HWL HWY HNG HJ HL HPLR HPB HS HST HOGEN HLDN HLDR HLDG HC HF HOL HM HMDF HT

HT HV HAP HATCDS HCS HCSHT HEAA HEAT HEAP HEDS HEI HEIT HEP HERJ HERA HES HET HFCUR HFO HGPS HLL hl HNIL HPFL HIPOTT HIPAR HPS HPT HSR HSS HTCI HTS HTS HTL HVAR HVAP HVTP HVR HWL hwy hng HJ HL HPLR HPB HS hst HOGEN hldn hldr hldg HC HF hol hm HMDF HT

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

homing hone-finish monolithic floor honeycomb honorary hook rail hookup hopper horizon horizon scanner horizon sensor horizontal horizontal center line horizontal impulse horizontal impulse reaction horizontal location of center of gravity horizontal reaction horizontal reference line horizontal shear horizontal tabulation horizontal volute spring suspension horn fiber horn gap switch horsepower horsepower-hour hose bib hose clamp hose connector hose rack hose thread hospital hot brine pump hot leg hot side hot tin hot water hot water, circulating hot-galvanize hot-press hot-rolled hot-rolled steel hot-rolled, pickled and oiled hot-water heater hotwell hour house household housing hovering howitzer howitzer motor carriage howler humid humidity hunting hybrid hybrid electromagnetic wave

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HOM HFMF HNYCMB HON HR HKP HPR HRZN HSC HS HORIZ HCL HZMP HIR HCG HZRN HRL HS HT HVSS HNDFBR HGSW HP* HPHR* HB HC HCONN HR HSTH HOSP HBPUMP HLG HSD HT HW HWC HGALV HP HR HRS HRPO HWH HWL HR* HSE HSHLD HSG HVRNG HOW HMC HW HMD HMD HNTG HYB HEMW

horn HFMF hnycmb hon HR hkp hpr hrzn HSC HS horiz HCL HZMP HIR HCG HZRN HRL HS HT HVSS hndfbr HGSW hp* HPHR* HB HC HCONN HR HSTH hosp HBPUMP HLG HSD HT HW HWC HGALV HP HR HRS HRPO HWH hwl hr* hse hshld hsg hvrng how HMC hw hmd hmd hntg hyb HEMW

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

hybrid microelectronic device hydrated hydraulic hydraulic clean hydrid digital-analog and pulse time hydrocyanic acid hydroelectric hydro-form die hydrogen-ion concentration hydrometer hydrophone hydrostatic hyperbola hyperbolic secant hyperbolic sine hyperbolic tangent hyperfine structure hypergolic clean hypervelocity, armor-piercing hypervelocity, armor-piercing discarding sabot hypervelocity, target practice hypervelocity, target practice, discarding sabot hypotenuse hypothetical I ice cream ice-cuber ideal lowpass filter identification identification beacon identification friend or foe identification friend or foe identification light identification number identification of position identified foe identify idler ignition ignitor ignitron illuminate illuminating [projectiles] illustrate illustrated parts breakdown image, storage translation and reproduction imaginary imitation immediate immersion impact impedance impedor impeller imperfect imperial

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HYBMED HYDTD HYDR HC HYDAPT HCN HYDRELC HFD pH HYDM HYPH HYDRST HYPERB SECH SINH TANH HFS HGC HVAP HVAPDS HVTP HVTPDS HYP HYPOTH

HYBMED hydtd hydr HC HYDAPT HCN hydrelc HFD pH hydm hyph hydrst hyperb sech sinh tanh HFS hgc HVAP HVAPDS HVTP HVTPDS hyp hypoth

ICBM ICBR ILPFL (DENT IBCN IFF IFFS IDLT IDNO IP IDFO DDENT IDL IGN IGNTR IGN ILLUM SS ILLUS IPB ISTAR IMAG IMIT IMMED IMRS IMP IMPD IMFR IMPLR IMPF IMPRL

icrm icbr ILPFL ident ibcn IFF IFFS idlt idno IP IDFO ident idl ign igntr ign illum ss illus IPB ISTAR imag imit immed imrs imp impd impr impr impf imprl

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

impingement implement impose impregnate impression improved plow steel improvement impulse impulse conductor in accordance with in the place cited inboard incandescent incendiary incendiary bomb inch inch per second inch-pound incinerator inclined inclined ladder inclosure include inclusive incoherent incoming incomplete incomplete sequence [relay] incorporated incorrect increase increment incubator indent indentured parts list independent indeterminate index index list indicate indicated airspeed indicated horsepower-hour indicated mean effective pressure indicating lamp indicator driver indicator-transmitter indirect waste indirectly individually induced draft inductance inductance regulator inductance-capacitance inductance-capacitance resistance induction induction compass inductor inductosyn

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IGMT IMPL IMPS IMPRG IMPRSN IMPPS IMPROV IMPLS IC IAW LOCCIT INBD INCAND INCND IB IN* IPS* INLB* INCIN INCLN IL INCLS INCL INCL INCOH INCM INCOMP IS INC INCOR INCR INCR INCBR INDT IPL INDEP INDET IDX IL IND IAS IHPH IMEP INDLP ID INDTR IW IDRTY INDV ID IND INDREG LC LCR IND ICMPS IDCTR ISYN

igmt impl imps imprg imprsn IMPPS improv impls IC IAW loccit inbd incand incnd IB in* IPS* inlb* incin incin IL incls incl incl incoh incm incomp IS INC incor incr incr incbr indt IPL indep indet idx IL ind IAS IHPH IMEP indlp ID INDTR iw idrty indv ID ind indreg LC LCR ind ICMPS idctr isyn

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

industrial industrial service industry inert inert filler inert gas inertial inertial demand servomotor inertial guidance inertial guidance system inertial measurement unit inertialess scanning, tracking, and ranging inference infinite infinity inflatable inflating-deflating information information retrieval center information sort and predict infrared infrared acquisition radar infrared countermeasures infrared maser infrared monochromatic radiation ingot inhibit inhibit halt flip-flop initial initial velocity initiation inject inlet inlet and outlet head inlet guide vane inlet manhole inner inner back end inner bottom inner front end inner keel inoperative inorganic input input translator input-output input-output buffer input-output element input-output register inquiry inscription insect screen insecticide inseparable insert insert character insert screw thread

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INDL

is IND INRT INRTFLR INRTG INSTL IDSM IG IGS IMU INSTAR INFRN INF INF IFL IFLDFL INFO IRC ISAP IR IRACQR IRCM IRASER IRMRA IGT INHB IHFF INIT IV INIT INJ INL IOH IGV IMH INR IBE IB IFE IK INOP INORG INP INXLTR IO IOB IOE IOR INQ INSC IS ICTCD INSEP INSR INSCHAR INST

indl IS ind inrt INRTFLR INRTG inrtl IDSM lG IGS IMU INSTAR infrn inf inf ifl IFLDFL info IRC ISAP IR IRACQR IRCM MASER IRMRA igt inhb IHFF init IV init inj inl ION IGV IMH inr IBE IB IFE IK inop inorg inp INXLTR IO IOB IOE IOR inq insc IS ictcd insep insr inschar INST

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS inside inside diameter inside frosted inside layer inside mold line inside of metal inside radius inside trim template insignia insoluble inspect inspection check fixture inspection check template install installation installation and maintenance installer instantaneous instantaneous automatic gain control instantaneous automatic volume control instantaneous overload instantaneous relay institute instruct instruction book instruction card instruction folder instruction leaflet instruction plate instruction pulse instruction tag instrument instrument flight rules instrument landing approach Instrument Landing Approach Instrument Landing system instrument panel instrumentation insufficient insulate insulated-gate field-effect transistor insulating transformer insulation resistance insulation specification insulation test specification insure intake integral integrated circuit integrated data processing integrated injection logic integrated passive-action detection and acquisition equipment integrated time and absolute error integrating intelligence intensity intensive-care unit intercept interceptor missile interchangeable interchangeable solid and screen panels interchanger intercommunication intercommunication [short form] intercommunication drum Intercommunication System interconnection intercontinental ballistic missile intercooler intercylinder interface interface control drawing interference intergovernmental interior

ASME Y14.38-1999 INS ID IF IL IML IM IR ITT ISGN INSTL INSP ICF ICT INSTL INSTIL IM INSTLR INST IAGC IAVC IOL INSTRLY INST INSTR IB IC IF IL IP IP IT INSTR IFR ILA ]LAS ILS INSTPN INSTM INSUF INSUL IGFET IT IR ISPEC ITS INS INTK INT IC IDP IIL IPADAE ITAE INTEG INTEL INTEN ICU INTCP IM INTCHG IP INTCHGR INTERCOM ICM ICDRUM ICS INTCON ICBM INCLR INTCYL INTFC ICD INTRF INTERGOVT INTR

ins ID IF IL IML IM IR ITT isgn insol insp ICF ICT instl instl IM instir inst IAGC IAVC IOL instrly inst instr IB IC IF IL IP IP IT instr IFR ILA ILAS ILS INSTPN instm insuf insul IGFET IT IR ISPEC ITS ins intk int IC IPD IIL IPADAE ITAE integ intel inten ICU intcp IM intchg IP intchgr intercom icm ICDRUM ICS intcon ICBM inclr intcyl intfc ICD INTRF INTERGOVT intr

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

interior communication interior communication and fire control distribution interlock intermediate intermediate distributing frame intermediate frequency intermediate missile intermediate power amplifier intermediate pressure intermediate voltage intermediate-range ballistic missile intermittent intermittent commercial and amateur service intermittent duty intermodulation distortion internal internal combustion internal combustion engine internal connection internal diameter internal pipe thread international International Annealed International Critical Tables international direct distance dialing International Pipe Standard International Standard Thread [metric] International System of Units interoffice memorandum interphase transformer interphone interphone control station interpolation interpole interpost interpret interpupillary interrogate interrogator-responder interrogator-transponder

ASME Y14.38-1999

IC ICFCD INTEK INTMD IDF IF IM IPA IP IV IRBM INTMT ICAS IDTY IMD INTL IC ICE INTCON ID IPT INTL IACS ICT IDDD IPS IST SI IOM INTPHTR INTPH ICS INTRPL INTPO IP INSTR INTRPLRY INSTG IR IT

IC ICFCD intlk intmd IDF IF IM IPA IP IV IRBM intmt ICAS IDTY IMD intl IC ICE intcon ID IPT intl IACS ICT IDDD IPS IST S] IOM INTPHTR intph ICS intrpl intpo ip intpr intrplry intrg IR IT

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

interrupt interrupt control register interrupted continuous wave interrupter [relay] intersect intership interstage interval intervalometer intricate introduction invariant inventory inventory schedule inverse inverse cosecant inverse cosine inverse cotangent inverse secant inverse sine inverse tangent inverse time limit inverse time relay invert inverter involute inward ion chamber iron pipe iron pipe size iron pipe thread iron-body bronze-mounted iron-core reactor ironing board ironsphere irregular island isolate isolated-gate field-effect transistor isolation isolation ward isometric isosceles issue item identification item reduction studies J jacket jacket water jackscrew jamming janitor's closet January japanned jet propelled jet-assisted takeoff jettison jig template

ASME Y14.38-1999

INTRPT INCR ICW INT INTSCT INTSHP INTSTG INTVL INTVLM INTRC INTRO INVAR INVN INVS ARCCSE ARCCOS ARCCOT ARCSEC ARCSIN ARCTAN ITL ITR INVT INV INVLT INWD IC IP IPS IPT IBBM ICR IB IONO IRREG IS ISOL IGFET ISLN ISLNWD ISO ISOS ISS II IRS

intrpt INCR ICW int intsct intshp intstg intvl intvlm intrc intro invar invn IS invs arccse arccos arccot arcsec arcsin arctan ITL ITR invt inv invlt inwd IC IP IPS IPT IBBM ICR lB IOnO irreg is isol IGFET isln islnwd iso isos iss ii IRS

JKT JW JKSCR JAMG JC JAN JAP JP JATO JTSN JT

jkt JW jkscr jamg JC Jan jap JP JATO jtsn JT

is

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

job order joggle joiner pilaster fume tight joiner pilaster nontight joint Joint Army-Navy Joint Army-Navy-Air Force joint bar joint compound joints joists and planks journal July junction junction box junction field-effect transistor June junior just not noticeable difference just noticeable difference K Kalamein Kalamein door Kalamein door and frame keene's cement plaster keene's cement plaster ceiling keeping kerosene key locker key pulsing keyboard keypunch keyseat keyway kick plate kick plate & drip kickoff [relay] kickpipe kiln-dried kilovolt-ampere hour kilovolt-ampere hour meter kilovolt-ampere meter kilowatt-hour meter kinescope kinetic energy knee brace knife switch knife-blade knife-edge knock down knockout Koroseal

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JO JOG JPFT JPNT JT JAN JANAF JTB JC NPSM JP JNL JUL JCT JB JFET JUN JR JNND JND

JO jog JPFT JPNT jt JAN JANAF JTB JC npsm JP jnl Jul jct JB JFET Jun jr JNND JND

KAL KALD KDF KCP KCPC KPG KRSN KL KPLS KYBD KP KST KWY KPL KPD KO KIP KID KVAH* KVAHM KVAM KWHM KINE KE KB KNSW KNBL KNED KID KO KRAL

kal KALD KDF KCP KCPC kpg krsn kl KPLS kybd kp kst kwy KPL KPD ko kp kd KVAH* KVAHM KVAM KWHM kine KE KB KNSW KNBL KNED KID ko kral

LBL LAB LBYR LBYRPK

lbl lab lbyr LBYRPK

L label laboratory labyrinth labyrinth pack

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

lacquer ladder ladder rung lagging laminate lampblack lampholder landing landing gear Landing Observer Signal System landing signal wand light landmark lantern lanyard lapping large large artificial neuron network large tug large-scale hybrid integration large-scale integration laser detection and ranging lashing last-in-first-out latch latch checking switch lateral latitude lattice launch launch and control center launcher launcher site laundry laundry chute laundry tray lavatory lawn faucet layer layout lead angle lead-coated metal lead-covered leader leading leading edge leading edge radius leakage leakoff least common multiple least material condition leather leaves left arithmetic element left bank left hand left male

ASME Y14.38-1999

LAO LAD LR LAG LAM LMPBLK LPHLDR LDG LDGGR LOSS LSWLT LDMK LTRN LNYD LPG LGE LANNET LT LSHI LSI LADAR LSHG LIFO LCH LCSW LATL LAT LTC LANH LCC LCHR LS LAU LC LT LAV LF LYR LYT LA LCM LC LDR LD LE LER LKG LOFF LCM LMC LTHR LVS LAE LBK LH LM

laq lad LR lag lam lmpblk lphldr ldg ldggr LOSS lswlt ldmk ltrn lnyd lpg lge LANNET lt LSHI LSI LADAR lshg LIFO lch LCSW latl lat ltc lanh LCC lchr LS lau LC LT lav LF lyr lyt LA LCM LC ldr ld LE LER lkg loff LCM LMC lthr lvs LAE lbk LH LM

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

left side left-hand drive left-hand side left-right indicator length length between length of chord length of curve length of lead (actual] length overall lengthening length-to-diameter ratio lens board lens speed letter letter box lettering letterpress level level detector level discriminator levelometer lever liberty library license life float life jacket life preserver lifeboat life-cycle survivability lifesaving lifting lifting eye lift-up door light light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation light case light distribution box light lock light switch light tank light trap light-activated semiconductor controlled rectifier light-emitting diode lightening lightening hole lighter-than-air light-gun pulse generator lighting light-intensity detector lightning arrester lightning hole light-optic microscope lightproof louver lightproof shade lightproof vent lightweight concrete

ASME Y14.38-1999

LS LHDR LHS LRI LG LBP LC LCRV LOL LOA LNG LGD LNBD LNSP LTR LB LTR LTRPRS LVL LDET LDISCR LEVMETR LVR LBRT LBRY LIC LF LJ LPSVR LB LCS LSVG LFT LE LUD LT LASER LC LOB LL LTSW LTTK LT LASER LED LTG LTGH LTA LGG LTG LTID LA LGTH LOM LPL LPS LPV LWC

LS LHDR LHS LRI lg LBP LC LCRV LOL LOA lng LGD lnbd lnsp Itr LB ltr ltrps lvl LDET LDISCR levmetr Ivr lbrt lbry lic LF LJ LPSVR lb LCS lsvg lft LE LUD lt laser LC LDB LL LTSW LTTK LT LASER LED Itg LTGH LTA LGG Itg LTID LA LGTH LOM LPL LPS LPV LWC

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

lightweight insulating concrete lignum vitae limber limestone limit limit switch limited limiter limiting line amplifier and super sync mixer line drawing line printer line receiving amplifier lineal linear linear detonating card linear integrated circuit line-carrying line-drop compensator line-of-sight lining linkage linoleum linoleum base linoleum floor lintel liquid liquid fuel liquid in glass liquid oxygen liquid petroleum gas liquid rocket liquid-crystal display liquidometer liquid-rocket engine liquor list of material list of specifications and lithograph litter litter hook live load lizard load carrier load center load factor [tabular] load list load ratio load shifting resistor load waterline load, update, subset load-compensating [relay] loader load-indicating relay loading

ASME Y14.38-1999

LWIC LGNMVTE LIM LS LIM LIMSW LTD LMTR LMTG LASSM LD LPTR LRA LIN LIN LDC LIC LC LDC LOS LNG LKGE LINOL LB LF LNTL LIQ LIQFL LQGLS LOX LPG LR LCD LQMETR LRE LQR LM LSST LITHO LIT LH LL LIZ LC LC LF LL LR LSR LWL LUS LC LDR LIRLY LDR

LWIC LGNMVTE lim Is lim LIMSW ltd Imtr Imtg LASSM LD LPTR LRA lin lin LDC LIC LC LDC LOS Ing Ikge linol LB LF Intl liq LIQFL LQGLS LOX LPG LR LCD Igmetr LRE Iqr LM LSST litho lit LH LL liz LC LC LF LL LR LSR LWL LUS LC LDR LIRLY Idr

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

load-limiting resistor load-ratio control load-resistor (relay] local local apparent time local automatic message accounting local oscillator local sidereal time local standard time localizer locate lock pillar lock washer locked locked closed locked in device locked open locked rotor locked-rotor amperes locker locking locknut locknut pipe thread lock-on lockscrew locksmith lockup lockwire locomotive locus of radius locust loft line logarithm logarithm (natural] logarithmic amplifier logic logic unit long baseline radar long side long taper long wheelbase longeron longitude longitudinal longitudinal expansion joint longitudinal position of center of buoyancy longitudinal position of center of flotation longitudinal position of center of gravity longleaf yellow pine long-range navigation long-range radar input looking lookout loop-control [relay] looper loss of signal lot fraction reliability definition

ASME Y14.38-1999

LLRES LRC LR LCL LAPT LAMA LO LSDT LST LOC LCT LPLR LKWASH LKD LKDC LID LKDO LKROT LRA LKR LKG LKNT NPSL LO LKSCR LSMITH LKUP LKWR LOCO LR LCT LL LOG LN LOAMP LGC LU LOBAR LSD LTPR LWB LONGN LONG LONG LEJ LCB LCF LCG LLYP LORAN LRI LKG LKT LPC LPR LOS LFRD

LLRES LRC LR Icl LAPT LAMA LO LSDT LST loc Ict LPLR LKWASH Ikd LKDC LID LKDO LKROT LRA Ikr Ikg Iknt NPSL LO lkscr Ismith Ikup Ikwr loco LR Ict LL log In LOAMP Igc LU LOBAR LSD LTPR LWB LONGN long long LEJ LCB LCF LCG LLYP LORAN LRI Ikg Ikt LPC Ipr LOS LFRD

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS lot tolerance percent defective loudspeaker louver louver opening louvered door low carbon low coolant low explosive low frequency low level low pass low point low power output low pressure low speed low steam low temperature low tension low torque low voltage low-alloy steel low-altitude bombing lower lower control limit lower deck lower sideband lowercase lowest lowest usable frequency lowest usable high frequency low-frequency acquisition and ranging low-frequency oscillator low-frequency outer marker low-level logic lowpass filter low-power acquisition radar low-powered fan marker low-resolution infrared radiometer low-voltage protection low-voltage release low-voltage release effect low-water line lox clean lubricant lubricate lubricating oil lubricating oil pump lubrication order lumber lumen per watt luminous lunar excursion module lunar orbit-rendezvous lunette M Mach number machine machine gun machine rifle machine screw machine steel machined surface machinery machinist magazine magazine flooding and sprinkling magnesium magnesium-thorium magnet magnetic magnetic amplifier magnetic armature magnetic core memory magnetic ink character recognition magnetic mine sweeping

ASME Y14.38-1999 LTPD LS LVR LVO LVD LC LCOLNT LE LF LL LP LP LPO LP LSP LSTM LTEMPT LT LTQ LV LAS LAB LWR LCL LDK LSB LC LWST LUF LUHF LOFAR LFO LFOM LLL LPFL LOPAR LPFM LRIRR LVP LVRLSE LYRE LWL LC LUST LUB LUBO LOP LO LBR LPW* LUM LEM LOR LUN

LTPD Is Ivr LVO LVD LC LCOLNT LE LF LL LP LP LPO LP LSP LSTM LTEMPT LT LTQ LV LAS LAB Iwr LCL LDK LSB lc Iwst LUF LUHF LOFAR LFO LFOM LLL LPFL LOPAR LPFM LRIRR LVP LVRLSE LVRE LWL LC lubt lub lubo LOP LO lbr LPW* lum LEM LOR lun

MACH MACH MG MR MSCR MST MASU MCHRY MCHST MAG MFS MAG MAGTHOR MAG MAG MAGAMP MG MCM MICR MMS

MACH mach MG MR MSCR MST MASU mchry mchst mag mfs mag magthor mag mag MAGAMP mg MCM MICR MMS

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS magnetic modulator magnetic particle inspection magnetic tape magnetic-ink character recognition magneto magnetohydrodynamics magnetometer magnetomotive force magnetostriction magnetron magnify magnitude mahogany mail chute mail tray mailbox main ballast tank main bang suppressor main battery [guns] main battle tank main control tank main coolant main distributing frame main feed main frame main landing gear maintenance maintenance and repair maintenance and supply maintenance engineering analysis record maintenance ground equipment maintenance of close contact maintenance of true bearing maintenance parts kit maintenance parts list maintenance support equipment major makeup makeup feed male and female male flared male pipe thread male threaded malfunction malleable malleable iron man overboard and management manager managing mandrel maneuvering manhole manhole cover manifold manual manual change order manual change request manual data input function manual gain control manual overload manual volume control manually operated manufacture manufactured manufacturing manufacturing information manufacturing instruction manuscript marble marble base marble floor marble threshold March margin

ASME Y14.38-1999 MAGMOD MPI MT MICR MGN MHD MGTMTR MMF MS MAGN MGF MAGTD MAH MCH MT MB MBT MBS MB MBT MCT MC MDF MF MNFRM MLG MAINT MR MS MEAR MGE MCC MTB MPK MPL MSE MAJ MKUP MUFD MF MFLRD MPT MTHRD MALF MAL MI MOBLT MGT MGR MNG MDRL MANUV MH MC MANF MNL MCO MCR MDIF MGC MANOVLD MVC MNLOPR MFR MFD MFG MFGINFO MI MS MR MRB MRF MRT MAR MARG

MAGMOD MPI MT MICR mgn mhd mgtmtr MMF ms magn mgf magtd mah MCH MT mb MBT MBS MB MBT MCT MC MDF MF MNFRM MLG maint MR MS MEAR MGE MCC MTB MPK MPL MSE maj mkup MUFD MF MFLRD MPT MTHRD malf mal MI MOBLT mgt mgr mng mdrl manuv mh MC manf mnl MCO MCR MDIF MGC MANOVLD MVC MNLOPR mfr mfd mfg MFGINFO MI ms mr MRB MRF MRT Mar marg

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS marginal [relay] marine marine-finish slate mark sensing marked marker markings masking mason operated masonite hydropress die masonry mast hull loop master master change record master cross-reference list master data record master layout duplicate master layout original master lines layout master makeup and display master oscillator master oscillator power amplifier master sensitized material print master switch master synchronizer masthead masthead light mastic mastic floor mastic joint matched material material list material test specification mathematical mathematics matrix matrix output amplifier matt-finish structural facing units mattress maximum maximum available power gain maximum capacity maximum design meter maximum flight maximum material condition maximum permissible maximum torque maximum usable frequency maximum working pressure maximum working voltage mean aerodynamic chord mean effective pressure mean flight hours between failure mean high tide mean high water mean higher high water mean low tide mean low water mean lower low water mean sea level mean tide mean time mean time between failures mean time to failure mean time to first failure mean time to repair mean up time mean variation mean width ratio measure mechanical mechanical buffer register mechanical time fuze mechanical time, superquick

ASME Y14.38-1999 MGL MAR MFS MS MKD MKR MKGS MASK MO MHPD MSNRY MHL MA MCR MCRL MDR MLD MLO MLL MMD MO MOPA MSMP MSW MSYNC MHD MHDLT MSTC MF MJ MTCHD MATL ML MTS MATH MATH MAT MOA MFSFU MTRS MAX MAPG MAXCAP MDM MAXFLT MMC MPE MT MUF MWP MWV MAC MEP MFHBF MHT MHW MHHW MLT MLW MLLW MSL MT MT MTBF MTTF MTTFF MTTR MUT MV MWR MEAS MECH MBR MTF MTSQ

mgl Mar MFS MS mkd mkr mkgs mask MO MHPD msnry MHL ma MCR MCRL MDR MLD MLO MLL MMD MO MOPA

MSMP MSW

MSYNC MHD mhdlt mstc MF MJ MTCHD MATL ML MTS math math mat MOA MFSFU mtrs max MAPG maxcap MDM MAXFLT MMC MPE MT MUF MWP MWV MAC MEP MFHBF MHT MHW MHHW MILT MLW MLLW MSL MT MT MTBF MTTF MTTFF MTTR MUT MV MWR meas mech MBR MTF MTSQ

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS mechanically cooled mechanically refrigerated mechanism mechanize median medical medicine cabinet medium medium frequency medium high frequency medium pressure medium-range ballistic missile melamine melting point member membrane membrane waterproofing memorandum memory memory allocation and protection unit memory point memory test computer merchandise merchantable mercurial mercury arc meridian meshing message message generator messenger metacentric height metal metal anchor metal anchor slots metal awning-type window metal base metal casement window metal casting pattern metal corner bead metal curb metal door metal flashing metal gravel stop metal grille metal jalousie metal lath and plaster metal mold metal mount metal partition metal portion metal rolling door metal roof metal slitting metal splash pan metal strip metal threshold metal thru-wall flashing metal-aluminum-oxidesilicon silicon metalclad switchgear metal-covered door metal-dielectric-metal [filter] metal-interface amplifier metallic metallize metallurgical metal-nitride-oxide silicon metal-oxide semiconductor metal-oxide-semiconductor metal-oxide-semiconductor metal-thick-oxide silicon meteorological meter (instrument] metering meter-kilogram-second

ASME Y14.38-1999 MCHCL MCHRF MECH MECZ MDN MED MC MDM MF MHF MP MRBM MEL MP MBR MEMB MWP MEMO MEM MAPU MEMPT MTC MDSE MERCH MRCL MA MER MSHG MSG MSGG MESS GM MET MA MAS MATW METB MCW MCP MCB METC METD METF MGS METG METJ MLP METM MMT METP METP MRD METB MLS MSP METS MT MTWF MAOS MCSWGR MCD MDM MIA MTLC MTLZ MET MNOS MOS MOSFET MOST MTOS METRL MTR MTR MKS

MCHCL MCHRF mech mecz mdn med MC mdm MF MHF MP MRBM mel MP mbr memb MWP memo mem MAPU MEMPT MTC mdse merch mrcl MA mer mshg msg MSGG mess gm met MA mas MATW METB MCW MCP MCB METC METD METF MGS METG METJ MLP METM MMT METP METP MRD METR MLS MSP METS MT MTWF MAOS mcswgr MCD MDM MIA mtlc mtlz met MNOS MOS MOSFET MOST MTOS metrl mtr mtr MKS

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS method methyl-violet paper mezzanine microammeter microcomputer microcurrent microelectronic device microelectronics microelement microfilm microfunctional circuit micrometer microminiature micromodule microphone microphone element microprocessor microscope microwave early warning middle middle landing midget mildew-resistant thread mile mile per gallon mile per hour military Military Affiliated Radio System military characteristics military characteristics equipment military characteristics motor vehicles military standard [book] military standard [sheet] milliammeter mine hauling bogie mineral mineral-surface roof minesweeping light miniature minicomputer minimum minimum discernible signal minor mirror miscellaneous miscellaneous simulation generation missile missile impact predictor missile precision instrumentation radar mission and traffic control miter miter end mixed flow mixing mixture mobile mobile engine test stand mobile unit support base mockup template mode transducer model model block modification modification work order modify modulated continuous wave modulator modulator-demodulator module modulus mogul moisture mold line molded molding

ASME Y14.38-1999 MTHD MVP MEZZ MCAM MCMPTR MCKT MED MELEC MELEM MF MFC MIC MMIN MMOD MIC MICELEM MIPRCS MICR MEW MDL MLD MDGT MRT MI MPG* MPH* MIL MARS MC MCE MCM MIL-STD MS MAM MHB MNRL MSR MSLT MINTR MNCMPTR MIN MDS MIN MIR MISC MSG MSL MIP MPIR MTC MIT ME MXFL MXG MXT MBL METS MUSB MUT MXDCR MOD MB MOD MWO MOD MCW MOD MODEM MDL MOD MGL MSTRE ML MLD MLDG

mthd MVP mezz mcam mcmptr mckt MED melec melem mf mfc mic mmin mmod mic MICELEM miprcs micr MEW mdl MLD mdgt MRT mi MPG* MPH* mil MARS MC MCE mcm MIL-STD MS mam MHB mnrl MSR mslt mintr mncmptr min MDS min mir misc MSG msl MIP MPIR MTC mit ME MXFL mxg mxt mbl METS MUSE MUT MXDCR mod MB mod MWO mod MCW mod MODEM mdl mod mgl mstre ML mld mldg

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS molecular electronics molecular weight molecule momentary momentary contact monitor monograph monolithic monolithic integrated circuit monophonic monopulse radar monostable multivibrator month monument mooring mop rack morse taper mortar motor carrier mosaic most probable number most significant bit mostly motherboard motion motion picture control panel motion picture phonographic unit motion picture projector motor motor belt drive motor can motor chain motor circuit switch motor direct motor direct-connected motor field motor generator motor operated motor transport motor v-belt motor whaleboat motorboat motorcycle motor-driven motorized mount mounted mounting mounting center movable movement moving moving-target indicator muffler muller multiaperture logic element multiaperture reluctance switch multichip multifrequency pulsing multigage multilith multimeter multiplane multiple multiple contact multiple gun motor carriage multiple unit multiplex multiplication multiplier multipole multispeed multivibrator munitions music wire Music Wire Gage

ASME Y14.38-1999 MOLELEX MOLWT MOIL mom MC MON MONOG ML MIC MONO MPR MNSTBMV MO MON MRG MOPR MORT MMC MOS MPN MSB MSLY MTHBD MTN MPC MPPH MPP MOT MBD MOCAN MC MCSW MD MDC MF MG MO MT MVB MWB MB MTRCL MTRDN MTZ MT MTD MTG MTGC MVBL MVT MVG MTI MUF MULR MALE MARS MC MFP MG MULTH MULTR MLTPL MULT MC MGMC MU MUX MULT MULTR MP MLTSP MV MUN MUW MWG

MOLELEX MOLWT mol mom MC mon monog ml MIC mono MPR MNSTBMV mo mon mrg MOPR MORT MMC mos MPN MSB msly mthbd mtn MPC MPPH MPP mot MBD MOCAN MC MCSW MD MDC MF MG MO MT MVB MWB mb mtrcl MTRDN mtz mt mtd mtg MTGC mvbl mvt mvg MTI muf mulr MALE MARS me MFP mg multh multr mltpl mult MC MGMC MU mux mutt multr mp mltsp my mun muw MWG

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS mutilated muzzle muzzle velocity N nacelle namely nameplate narrow narrow band narrow gage national National coarse [thread] National Electrical Code National Electrical Code Standards National Electrical Safety Code National extra fine [thread] National fine [thread] National form [thread] National Formulary National gas outlet [thread] National pipe thread National special [thread] National taper pipe (thread] National Wire Gage natural natural black slate natural logarithm nautical nautical mile naval naval bronze naval electronic warfare simulator naval oceanographic meteorological automatic device navigate navigation countermeasures and deception navigational aid navigational aid inoperative for parts Navy Primary Standards Navy Secondary Standards navy standard flange navy type near face near side necessary needle negative negative print negative temperature negative torque signal negative-positive-innegative negative negative-positive-negative [transistor] negative-positive-nepositive positive neon indicating light neoprene net weight net-laying light network neutral neutralizing neutron next assembly next higher assembly nickel nickel copper nickel copper alloy nickel steel nickel-plated nickel-silver night message night ration locker night vision goggles night vision imaging system nipple nitride steel nitrostarch

ASME Y14.38-1999 MUT MZL MV

mut mzl MV

NAC VIZ NPL NAR NB NG NATL NC NEC NECS NESC NEF NF N NF NGO NP NS NPT NWG NAT NBS LN NAUT NMI* NAV NAVBRZ NEWS NOMAD NAV NAVCMD NAVAID NAIOP NIPS NSS NFL NT NF NS NEC NDL NEG NEGPR NTC NTS NPIN NPN NPNP NEIL NPRN NTWT NLLT NTWK NEUT NEUT NTN NA NHA NKL NICOP NCA NS NP NISIL NTM NRL NVG NVIS NIP NITSTL NITROS

nac viz npl nar NB NG natl NC NEC NECS NESC NEF NF N NF NGO NP NS NPT NWG nat NBS LN naut NMI* nav NAVBRZ NEWS NOMAD nav NAVCMD NAVAID NAIOP NIPS NSS NFL NT NF NS nec ndl neg NEGPR NTC NTS NPIN NPN NPNP NEIL nprn ntwt NLLT ntwk neut neut ntn na NHA nkl NICOP NCA NS NP nisil NTM NRL NVG NVIS nip NITSTL nitros

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS no bias [relay] no change no coil no connection no control circuit contacts no drawing no good no load no voltage release noise equivalent temperature noise factor noise figure noise frequency noise generator noise meter nolead nomenclature nominal noncombustible noncorrosive metal noncoupled nondestructive evaluation nondestructive inspection nondestructive readout nondestructive testing nonelectric nonenclosure nonflammable nonfused nonhygroscopic nonlinear nonmagnetic nonmetallic nonoscillating nonpetroleum nonprocurable nonpropelled nonreactive [relay] nonreinforced-concrete pipe nonreplenishable demand nonreturn non-return-to-zero nonreversible nonself nonslip tread nonstandard nonsynchronous nontight nonwatertight normal normal charge normal circular pitch normal diametral pitch normal fuel oil tank normal lube oil tank normal overload normal pressure angle normal temperature and normalize normally closed normally open north nose fuse nose landing gear not applicable not available not in contract not to scale notched November nozzle nozzle control unit nuclear nuclear magnetron nuclear reactor

ASME Y14.38-1999 NB NC NC NC NOCCC ND NG NLD NVR NET NF NF NF NGEN NM NL NOMEN NOM NCOMBL NCM NCPLD NDE NDI NDRO NDT NELEC NENCL NFLMB NFSD NH NLNR NMAG NM NOSC NPET NP NP NR NRCP NRD NRETN NRZ NRVSBL NSLF NST NONSTD NONSYN NT NWT NORM NLCHG NCP NDP NFT NLT NOL NPA NTP NORM NC NO N NF NLG NA NA NIC NTS NCH NOV NOZ NCU NUC NM NR

NB NC NC NC NOCCC ND NG nld NVR NET NF NF NF NGEN NM nl nomen nom ncombl NCM ncpld NDE NDI NDRO NOT nelec nencl nflmb nfsd nh nlnr nmag nm nosc npet np np nr NRCP NRD nretn NRZ nrvsbl nslf NST nonstd nonsyn nt nwt norm NLCHG NCP NDP NFT NLT NOL NPA NTP norm NC NO N NF NLG NA NA NIC NTS NCH Nov noz NCU nuc NM NR

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS number numeral numerical numerical control nut plate nylon O object objective oblique obscure obscure glass obscure wire glass observable critical item observable critical processes observation observation window observe obsolete obstruction obverse occupy octagon octahedral octal print punch octane October octuple odometer of true position offensive (ammunition) office officer official offset offset printing press ohmmeter oil burner oil catcher oil circuit breaker oil circuit recloser oil cleaner oil control oil cooler oil differential oil dipstick oil filter oil level oil nozzle oil pan oil plug oil pressure oil pump oil ring oil screen oil seal oil suction pump oil switch oil tank oil-cooled oil-immersed oil-immersed water-cooled oil-insulated oil-insulated fan-cooled oil-insulated self-cooled oilproof oiltight olive drab on center one-pole one-shot one-shot multivibrator one-stage one-way one-wire

ASME Y14.38-1999 NO NUM NUM NC NTPL NYL

no num num NC ntpl nyl

OBJ OBJV OBL OB OGL OWGL OCI OCP OBSV OBW OBS OBS OBSTN OBV OCC OCT OCTAHDR OPP OCT OCT OCT ODOM OTP OFFEN OFC OFCR OFCL OFS OPPR OHM OBNR OCHR OCB OCR OCLNR OCONT OCLR ODIFF ODPSK OFL OLVL ONOZ OPN OPLG OPRS OP OR OSCRN OSL OSP OS OTK OCLD OI OIWC OI OIFC DISC OP OT OD OC SP OS OSMV OSTG OW OW

obi objv obl ob OGL OWGL OCI OCP obsv OBW obs obs obstn obv occ Oct octahdr OPP Oct Oct Oct odour OTP offen ofc ofcr ofcl ofs OPPR ohm obnr OCHR OCB OCR oclnr OCONT OCLR ODIFF ODPSK ofl OLVL ONOZ OPN OPLG OPRS OP OR OSCRN osl OSP OS OTK OCLD OI OIWC OI OIFC OISC op of OD OC SP OS osmv ostg ow ow

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS on-vehicle equipment opalescent indicating light opaque open dripproof open dripproof protected open end open hearth open ventilated open-close-open opener opening open-joisted openside open-type control circuit contacts open-window unit operate operating steam pressure operating system operation operational operational assistance and instructive data equipment operational support equipment operator table opposite opposite commutator end opposite pulley end optical optical axis optical character recognition optical detection and ranging optimum optimum working frequency optional orange orange indicating light orbital determination module orbiting astronomical orbiting geophysical observatory order ordinary ordnance organic organization orientation orifice origin original original equipment manufacturer ornament oscillate oscillating oscillator oscillogram oscillograph, string oscilloscope other design activity otherwise specified ounce ounce-inch outboard outer wing outerback end outgoing outgoing repeater outgoing trunk outlet out-of-print output output display unit output register output shift register output translator outside outside circumference outside diameter

ASME Y14.38-1999 OVE OPIL OPA ODP ODPP OE OH OV OCO OPR OPNG OJ OPSD OTCCC OWU OPR OSP OS OPN OPNL OAIDE OSE OPRT OPP OPPCE OPPPE OPT OPTAX OCR OPDAR OPT OWF OPTL ORN OIL ODM OAO OGO ORD ORD ORD ORG ORG ORIENT ORF ORIG ORIG OEM ORN OSC OSCG OSC OSCGRM OSCG SCOPE ODA OS OZ* OZIN* OUTBD OW OBE OUT OGR OGT OUT OP OUT ODU OR OSR OUTXLTR OUT OC OD

OVE OPIL opa ODP ODPP OE OH OV OCO opr opng OJ opsd OTCCC OWU opr OSP OS opn opnl OAIDE OSE oprt opp oppce opppe opt optax OCR OPDAR opt OWF optl orn OIL ODM OAO OGO ord ord ord org org orient orf orig orig OEM orn osc oscg osc oscgrm OSCG scope ODA OS oz* ozin* OUTBD OW OBE out OGR OGT out OP out ODU OR OSR OUTXLTR out OC OD

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS outside diameter tube outside face outside helix angle outside mold line outside of metal outside radius outside screw & yoke outside trim template outstanding leg oval head oval point overall overarm overboard overcurrent overcurrent relay overflow overfrequency relay overhanging overhaul overhaul and repair overhead overload overload relay overpower overpressurized override override control bits oversize overspeed overtone overtravel overvoltage own doppler nullifier oxide oxidized oxygen oxygen breathing apparatus ozalid print P package pad and boom [refueling] padder [capacitor] padlock page printer paint painted painted base painting stringer paints and oils pallet pan head panel panel point panic bolt panoramic pantograph pantry paper paperboard parabola parabolic paraboloid parachute paragraph parallax parallel parallel-to-serial parameter parametric amplifier parametric synthesis paravane paravane and stores crane parchment parenthesis

ASME Y14.38-1999 DDT OF OHA OML OM OR OSY (OS&Y) OTT OSL OVH OVP OA OVRM OVBD OC OCR OVFL OFR OVHG OVHL OR OVHD OVLD ORLY OVPWR OVPRS OVRD OCB OVS OVSP OT OVTR OVV ODN OXD OXD OXY OBA OP

DDT OF OHA OML OM OR osy (os&y) OTT OSL OVH OVP oa ovrm ovbd oc OCR ovfl OFR ovhg ovhl or ovhd ovld ORLY ovpwr ovprs ovrd OCB ovs ovsp of ovtr ovv ODN oxd oxd oxy oba op

PKG PB PAD PL PPTR PNT PTO PB PNTSTGR PO PLL PNH PNL PP PANB PAN PANT PAN PPR PBD PRB PRBLC PRBD PRCHT PARA PRX PRL PS PRMTR PARAMP PARSYN PARV PARVSTRCRA PCHT PAREN

pkg PB PAD pl PPTR pnt ptd pb PNTSTGR PO pll PNH pnl PP PANB pan pant pan ppr pbd prb prblc prbd prcht para prx prl ps prmtr PARAMP PARSYN parv PARVSTRCRA pcht paren

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS parity bit parkerized parking parkway part number part of part or identification number partial parting line [castings] partition partly parts catalog parts kit parts list party passage passenger passing scuttle passing window passivate passive passive airborne detection and ranging passive countermeasures passive detection and location of countermeasures passive detection and ranging paste pastry patent patent pending pathological patrol pattern payload peacoat locker peak inverse (reverse] voltage peak to peak pedestal peeler pelorus pelorus stand pencil pending pendular penetrate penetration pennant pennyweight pentaerythryte tetranitrate pentagon pentode percent percussion perfect perforate performance performance evaluation and review technique Performance, Operational, and Maintenance Standards for Electronic Equipment performed perimeter acquisition radar periodic peripheral peripheral command indicator peripheral unit [computers] periscope permanent permeability permission perpendicular person personnel personnel carrier perspective petroleum petroleum, oils and lubricants pewter

ASME Y14.38-1999 PBIT PARK PRKG PKWY PN PO PIN PART PL PTN PTLY PC PRTKT PL PTY PASS PASS PS PW PSVT PSIV PAADAR PACM PADLOC PADAR PST PST PAT PATPEND PATROL PTL PATT PLD PLKR PRV PP PED PELR PLRS PLRSTN PCL PEND PNDLR PEN PEN PNNT DWT PETN PNTGN PENT PCT PERC PERF PERF PRFM PERT POMSEE PERF PACK PERD PRPHL PCI PU PERIS PERM PERMS PERM PERP PER PERS PC PERMP PETRO POL PWTR

PBIT park prkg pkwy PN po PIN part PL ptn ptly PC prtkt PL Pty pass pass PS PW psvt psiv PAADAR PACM PADLOC padar pst pst pat PATPEND PATROL ptl patt pld plkr prv PP ped pelr plrs PLRSTN pcl pend pndlr pen pen pnnt dwt PETN pntgn pent pct perc perf perf prfm PERT POMSEE perf PACK perd prphl PCI PU peris perm permb perm perp per pers PC persp petro POL pwtr

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS phantom pharmacological pharmacy phase phase conversion and step/down phase meter phase shift phase-shift driver phenolic Phillips head phonograph phosphate phosphor bronze phosphorescent photo butt line photocopy photodiode photoelectric photoelectric cell photoelectric scanner photoflash photograph photolithographic photostat phototransistor phrase physical physical configuration identification physiological pickled and oiled pickup picture piece piece mark pierce pierce, blank, and form die pierced aluminum plank pierced steel plank piezoelectric-crystal unit pigment pigtail piling pillar pillow block pilot pilot light pilothouse pinion pinion end pint pintle pioneer pipe plug pipe rail pipe sleeve pipe tap pipeline pipette piping pistol piston pitch circle pitch diameter pitch line pitometer-log pivot pivoted door pivoted window place plain plain washer plan position indicator plan view planar planar epitaxial passivated [transistor]

ASME Y14.38-1999 PHM PHARMACOL PHAR PH PHCVSD PHM PSH PSHD PHEN PHH PHOTO PROS PHBRZ PROS PBL PHOC PDIO PELEC PEC PES PHOFL PHOTO PHOTOLITH STAT PXSTR PHR PHYS PCI PHYSIOL PO PU PIX PC PCMK PRC PBFD PAP PSP CU PGMT PGT PLG PLR PLBLK PLT PLTLT PLTHS PIN PE PT* PTL PION PPG PR PSL PT PPLN PPE PP PSTL PSTN PC PD PL PTMTLG PVT PD PW PL PL PW PPI PV PLNR PEP

phm pharmacol phar ph PHCVSD phm psh PSHD phen PHH phono phos phbrz phos PBL phoc pdio pelec PEC PIES phofl photo photolith stat pxstr phr phys PCI physiol po pu pix PC pcmk prc PBFD PAP PSP CU pgmt pgt pig plr PLBLK pit pltlt piths pin PE pt* ptl pion ppg PR PSL PT ppln ppe pp pstl pstn PC PD PL PTMTLG pvt PD PW pl pl PW ppi PV plnr pep

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS plane plane position indicator planet planetary plank planning plaque plaster plastic plate plate glass plated platform plating platinum pliers plotting plow-steel rope plug cock plumbing plumbing and deck drain plunger plus or minus pneumatic pneumatic tube pnpn transistor magnetic pocket point point of compound curve point of curve point of frog point of intersection point of reverse curve point of spiral tangent point of switch point of tangency point-detonating point-detonating fuze point-detonating self-destroying point-initiating point-initiating, base-detonating point-insulating point-to-point polar polar orbiting geophysical observatory polarity polish polyester polyethylene [insul] polyethylene-insulated conductor polystyrene polytetrafluorethylene polyvinyl chloride pontoon poppet popping porcelain porro port and starboard port light port of embarkation port side light portable position position indicator positioner positive positive displacement positive-intrinsic-negative [transistor] positive-negative-intrinsic-positive [electron device] positive-negative-positive [transistor] positive-negative-positive-negative [electron device] post indicator valve post office posts and timbers

ASME Y14.38-1999 PLN PPI PLNT PLNTY PLK PLNG PLO PLAS PLSTC PL PLGL PLD PLATF PLTG PT PLR PLOT PSR PC PLMS PDD PLGR PORM PNEU PT PTML PKT PT PCC PC PF PI PRC PST PS PT PD PDF PDSD PI PIBD PI PP POL POGO PLRT POL POLYEST POLTHN PIC PS PTFE PVC PON PPT POP PORC POR PS PLT POE PSLT PORT POSN PIN PSNR POS PDISPL PIN PNIP PNP PNPN PIV PO PT

pin ppi pint plnty plk plng plq plas plstc pl plgl pld platf pltg PT plr plot PSR PC plmb PDD plgr PORM pneu PT PTML pkt pt PCC PC PF PI PRC PST PS PT PD PDF PDSD PI PIBD PI PP poi POGO plrt poi polyest POLTHN PIC PS PTFE PVC pon ppt pop porc por ps PLT POE pslt port posn PIN psnr pos PDISPL PIN PNIP PNP PNPN PIV PO pt

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS potable water potential potential difference potential switch potential transformer potentiometer pound pound per cubic foot pound per horsepower pound-force foot pound-force inch pound-force per hour pound-force per square foot pound-force per square inch powder powder passing power power amplifier power and lighting power and lighting distribution power circuit breaker power control unit power directional relay power factor power oscillator power package power plant power supply power supply (comb form) power supply unit power switchboard power takeoff power unit power-driven power-factor meter powerhouse power-line carrier power-operated practice preamplifier prearm prebent precast precedence precharge precipitate precipitation precipitin precision precision long-range tracking precision-approach radar prefabricated preference preferred prefix prefocus prefocused preformed preformed beam preheat preheater preinserted preliminary premium premolded preparation prepare prescription present preservation preservation method preservative preserve press press fit

ASME Y14.38-1999 POTW POT PD PSW PT POT LB* PCF* PHP* LBFT* LBIN* PHR* PSF* PSI* PDR (PWD) PWDP PWR PA PL PLDISTR PCB PCU PDR PF PO PPKG PP PWRSPLY PS PSU PSWBD PTO PU PDVN PFM PWRH PLC POPD PRAC PREAMP PA PRBNT PRCST PREC PRCH PPT PRECP PRCPTN PRCN PRELORTR PAR PREFAB PREF PFD PREF PRFCS PREF PREFMD PFB PHT PHR PINSTD PRELIM PREM PRMLD PREP PREP PRESCR PRES PSVTN PVMTD PSVTV PSV PRS PUT

POTW pot PD PSW PT pot Ib* PCF* php* LBFT* LBIN* PHR* PSF* PSI* pdr (pwd) PWDP pwr PA PL pldistr PCB PCU PDR PF PO PPKG PP PWRSPLY PS PSU PSWBD pto PU pdvn PFM pwrh PLC POPD prac preamp pa prbnt prcst prec prch ppt precp prcptn prcn PRELORTR PAR prefab pref pfd pref prfcs pref prefmd PFB pht phr pinstd prelim prem prmld prep prep prescr pres psvtn PVMTD psvtv psv prs PRFT

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS pressboard pressed pressed metal presser presser foot pressure pressure angle pressure gage pressure proof pressure seal pressure vessel pressure-reducing valve pressure-volume-temperature pressurize prevent previous price and availability primary Primary Coolant System prime prime mover primer priming print printed printed circuit printed circuit board printed wiring printed wiring board printed-wiring assembly printer printing printout priority priority data reduction prism private automatic branch exchange private automatic exchange private branch exchange probability probable probable error problem procedure proceedings process process specification [no number] process specification [number] process water cooler processing processing unit procurement product production production illustration production order production-estimate card profile program program drum recording program register programmable integrated control equipment programmable logic array programmable logic controller programmable unijunction [transistor] programmed instruction programming programming language 1 progress progression project projected window projectile projection projector

ASME Y14.38-1999 PBD PRSD PRSDMET PRSR PRFT PRESS PA PG PP PSL PV PRV PVT PRSRZ PVNT PREY PA PRI PCs PRM PMVR PRMR PRM PT PTD PC PCB PW PWB PWA PTR PRNTG PTOUT PRI PDR PSM PABX PAX PBX PROB PROB PE PROB PROC PROC PRCS PRCSSPEC PS PWC PRCSG PROCU PRCMT PROD PROD PI PO PECARD PF PRGM PDR PRGMRGTR PICE PLA PLC PUJT PI PRGMG PL1 PROG PROG PROJ PW PJCTL PJTN PJTR

pbd prsd PRSDMET prsr PRFT press PA PG pp PSL PV PRV pvt prsrz pvnt prev pa pri PCs prm pmvr prmr prm pt ptd PC PCB PW PWB PWA ptr prntg ptout pri PDR psm PABX PAX PBX prob prob PE prob proc proc prcs PRCSSPEC PS PWC prcsg PROW prcmt prod prod PI PO pecard pf prgm PDR prgmrgtr PICE PLA PLC PUJT PI prgmg PL1 prog prog proj PW pjctl pjtn pjtr

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS proof proof shot [projectile] proofread propane propellant propelled propeller propeller order propeller revolution Propeller Revolution Indicator System propelling property property line proportion proportional limit proposal proposed proprietor propulsion prosthetic protect protective protective device protosynthex index prototype protractor proving ground provision provisioning parts breakdown proximity [fuze] public address publication pull and push plate pull box pull button pull rod pull switch pull-button switch puller pulley pulley end pulsating current pulsation pulsator pulse pulse acquisition radar pulse amplifier pulse frequency pulse per minute pulse repetition period pulse time pulse width pulse-amplitude modulation pulse-code modulation pulse-count modulation pulse-duration modulation pulse-frequency modulation pulse-interval modulation pulse-position modulation pulse-repetition frequency pulse-repetition rate pulse-repetition time pulse-time modulation pulse-time multiplex pulse-width modulation pulverizer pump discharge pump, hydraulic-ram, hand-driven punch punch die punching purchase purchase order purchase request purchasing department specification

ASME Y14.38-1999 PRF PS PRFRD PRPN PRPLT PROP PROP PRO PRV PRIS PROP PROP PL PROPN PL PRPSL PRPSD PROP PRPLN PRSTC PTCT PROT PROTDEV PSI PROTO PROTR PG PROV PPB PROX PA PUBN PPP PB PLB PLRD PS PBSW PLR PUL PE PC PLSN PLSR PLS PUAR PA PF PPMIN PRP PT PW PAM PCM PCTM PDM PFM PIM PPM PRF PRR PRT PTM PTMUX PWM PULV PDISCH PHRHD PCH PD PCHG PURCH PO PR PDS

prf ps prfrd prpn prplt prop prop PRO PRV PRIS prop prop PL propn PL prpsl prpsd prop prpln prstc ptct prot PROTDEV PSI proto protr PG prov PPB PROX PA pubn PPP PB PLB PLRD PS PBSW pir pul PE PC plsn plsr pls PUAR PA PF ppmin PRP PT PW PAM PCM PCTM PDM PFM PIM PPM PRF PRR PRT PTM PTMUX PWM pulv PDISCH PHRHD pch pd pchg purch PO PR PDS

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS pure water purge purging purification purifier purple purple indicating light purpose push button push rod push-button station push-pull pyramid pyrogen unit pyrometer pyrotechnic Q quadrangle quadrant quadrature quadruple qualified products list qualitative quality quality assurance quality characteristics list quality conformance quality control quality control reliability quality deficiency report quality operating system quality verification testing quantitative quantity quantum amplification by stimulated emmission of radiation quarry quarry-tile base quarry-tile floor quarry-tile roof quart quarter quarter-hard quarter-phase quarter-round quartz quaternary question question and answer quick disconnect quick engine change quick-acting quick-break quick-cleaning quick-firing quick-look intermediate tape quick-opening device quiescent quintuple quotation quotient R rabbet radar radar (comb form) radar bright display equipment radar countermeasures radar input mapper radar mapper, gap filler radar mapper, long range radar planning device radar simulator radar start radar transmitter radiac radial

ASME Y14.38-1999 PWTR PRG PRNG PRFCN PUR PRP PIL PRP PB PRD PBSTA PP PYR PYGN PYROM PYRO

PWTR prg prng prfcn pur prp PIL prp PB PRD pbsta pp pyr PYGN pyrom pyro

QUAD QDRNT QDRTR QUADR QPL QUAIL QUAIL QA QCL QCI QC QCR QDR QOS QVT QUANT QTY QUASER QRY QTB QTF QTR QT QTR QTRH QTRPH QTRRD QTZ QUAT QUEST QA QDISC QEC QA QB QC QF QLIT QOD QUIES QUIN QUOT QUOT

quad qdrnt qdrtr quadr QPL qual qual QA QCL QCI QC QCR QDR QOS QVT quant qty QUASER qry QTB QTF QTR qt qtr qtrh qtrph qtrrd qtz quat quest qa QDISC QEC QA QB QC QF QLIT QOD quies quin quot quot

RAB RDR R RBDE RCM RIM RMGF RMLR RPD RSIM RST RDRXMTR RDC RDL

rab rdr r RBDE RCM RIM RMGF RMLR RPD RSIM RST rdrxmtr rdc rdl

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS radiate radiated emission radiated susceptibility radiation radiator [automotive] radio radio detection and ranging radio direction finding radio frequency radio frequency amplification by stimulated emission of radiation radio inertial radio interference field intensity radio noise factor [figure] radio operator radio telegraph radio telephony radio teletype radio teletypewriter radioactive radioactive liquid waste radiochemistry radio-frequency choke radio-frequency interference radiographic inspection radiological radiological defense radiological warfare radius railcar railing railroad railway raintight rainwater conductor raised raised face raised face diameter raised face height ramjet random random access discrete address system random-access indestructive advanced memory random-access memory range range and evaluation guidance for approach and landing range error probability range light range marks range surveillance range-height indicator range-rate indicator rapid action change rapid rectilinear ratchet rate of change rateau rating rattail raw material raw tape write submodule raw water rawhide rayon reactance reaction reactivate reactive reactive factor meter reactive volt-ampere meter reactive voltmeter reactor reactor compartment reactor core reader reader common contact

ASME Y14.38-1999 RAD RE RS RADN RDTR RAD RADAR RDF RF BASER RIN RIFT RNF RADOPR RTLG RTEL RTT RTTY RAACT RALW RADCHM RFC RHI RADINSP RADL RADDEF RADWAR RAD RLCR RLG RR RY

rad RE RS radn rdtr rad RADAR RDF RF BASER rin RIFT RNF RADOPR RTLG RTEL FITT RTTY raact RALW radchm RFC RHI radinsp radl RADDEF RADWAR rad rlcr rlg rr ry

FIT

rt

RWC RSD RF RFD RFH RMJ RNDM RADAS RAIAM RAM RNG REGAL REP RALT RM RS RHI RRI RAC RR RCHT RC RAT RTG RTTL RM RTWS RW RWHD RYN REAC RCTN REACTVT REAC RFM RVA RVM REAC RC RCO RDR RCC

RWC rsd RF RFD RFH rmj rndm RADAS RAIAM RAM rng regal REP ralt RM RS RHI RRI RAC RR rcht RC rat rtg rttI RM RTWS RW rwhd ryn reac rctn reactvt reac RFM RVA RVM reac RC RCO rdr RCC

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS reader tape contact readiness reading readout readout and relay read-write [head] ready ready for issue ready service real and not-corrected input data real time real-time input-output transducer reamer rear connection rear view rear-connected rebabbit recalculated recall receive received receive-only tape perforator receiver receiver-transmitter receiving receptacle reception recess recharger reciprocate recirculate reclaiming reclined reclose recognition recoil recoil mechanism recoilless recommend recompression recondense recondition reconnaissance record record and report recording ammeter rigid rough opening roughness height rating round round head round trips per hour rounding route routine rubber rubber base rubber hose jacket rubber insulation rubber-covered cable rubber-tile floor rubble stone rudder rudder angle order rules and procedures running light running telltale light running, signal, and anchor lights runout runway rust preventative rustproof S saddle safe locker

ASME Y14.38-1999 RTC RDNS RDNG RDOUT RR RW RDY RFI RS RANCID FIT RIOT RMR RC RV RC RBBT RECALC RCL RCV RCVD ROTP RCVR RT RCVG RCPT RCPTN REC RECHRG RECIP RECIRC RCLMG RCLD RECL RECOG RCL RECMECH RCLS RECM RCMPRS RECOND RCNDT RECON RCD RAR RAMM RGD RO RHR RND RDH RTPH RDG RTE ROUT RBR RB RJH RINSUL RCC RTF RS RUD RAO RP RNLT RTTL RSALT RO RWY RPVNTV RSTPF SDL SL

RTC rdns rdng rdout RR rw rdy RFI RS RANCID FIT RIOT rmr RC RV RC rbbt recalc rcl rcv rcvd ROTP rcvr FIT

rcvg rcpt rcptn rec rechrg recip recirc rclmg rcld recl recog rcl recmech rcls recm rcmprs recond rcndt recon rcd RAR RAMM RGD RO RHR rnd rdh RTPH rdg rte rout rbr RB RJH RINSUL RCC RTF RS rud RAO RP RNLT RTTL RSALT RO rwy RPVNTV RSTPF sdl SL

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS safe operating area safe working pressure safe-practice data sheet safety safety valve sail area salinity salinity indicator salinometer salt water salt water circulating pump salt water pump salt-glazed structural facing units salt-glazed structural unit base saluting salvage same size sample part sampling sandblast sand-loaded sanitary saponify satellite satellite paper-tape transfers saturable core saturable reactor saturate sawtooth saybolt second furol saybolt second universal scale scale model scanner scanning scanning electron microscope scattered scavenge scavenging oil pump schedule schematic schmitt trigger science scintillator scleroscope scleroscope hardness scooter scraper scraping screen screen door screen gate screw screw down screw thread screwdriver screwed bonnet scullery scupper sea flood sea level sea level static sea loading pipeline sealed seal-in device sealing seamless seamless steel tubing search searchlight seater secant second secondary section

ASME Y14.38-1999 SOAR SWP SPDS SAF SV SA SAL SI SAL SW SWCP SWP SGSFU SGSUB SAL SALV SS SP SMPLG SDBL SL SAN SAPON SATL SATPATT SC SR SAT ST SSF SSU SC SCMOD SCNR SCNG SEM SCTD SCAV SOP SCHED SCHEM ST SCI SCINT SCLER SH SCTR SRPR SRPG SCRN SCD SCRGT SCR SCRDN SCRTHD SCDR SCRDB SCLY SCUP SF SL SLS SLPL SLD SID SEG SMLS SSTU SRCH SCHLT STER SEC SEC* SEC SECT

SOAR SWP SPDS saf SV SA sal SI sal SW SWCP SWP SGSFU SGSUB sal salv SS SP smplg sdbl SL san sapon satl SATPATT SC SR sat st SSF SSU sc SCMOD scnr scng SEM sctd scav SOP sched schem ST sci scint scler SH sctr srpr srpg scrn SCD SCRGT scr SCRDN SCRTHD SCDR scrdb scly scup SF SL SLS SIPI sld SID seg smls SSTU srch schlt ster sec sec* sec sect

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS sector sector scan indicator securing security security guard window security window screen and guard sedan segment select selective identification feature selective ringing selectivity select-operate sense selector selenium rectifier self-cleaning self-closing self-contained self-destroying self-generating self-indicating self-locking self-propelled self-sealing self-synchronous self-tapping self-ventilated selsyn semaphore semiarmor-piercing semiconductor semiconductor bilateral switch semiconductor controlled rectifier semiconductor controlled switch semiconductor unilateral switch semienclosed semifinished semifireproof semifixed semiflush semisteel semitrailer semivital send and receive sender sending senior sense sense amplifier sensitive sensitivity sensitivity time control sensitized sensitized material print sensitizing sensor separate September septuple sequence sequence check sequential coding sequential component automatic testing serial serial number series series relay serrate service service bulletin service ceiling service fuel oil service sink service, sort and merge service-factor amperes

ASME Y14.38-1999 SCTR SSI SECRG SCTY SGW SWSG SED SEG SEL SIF SR SEL SEOPSN SEL SR SLFCLN SELFCL SCNTN SD SLFGEN SLFIND SLFLKG SELFPROP SLFSE SELSYN ST (SLFTPG) SV SELS SMPHR SAP SEMICOND SBS SCR SCS SUS SEN SF SFPRF SFXD SFLS SS STLR SVTL SR SDR SNDG SR SEN SA SENS SENS STC SNTZD SMP SNTZG SNSR SEP SEP SPT SEQ SEQCHK SECO SCAT SER SERVO SER SRLY SERB SVCE SB SRVCLG SFO SS SESAME SFA

sctr SSI secrg scty SGW SWSG sed seg sel SIF SR sel SEOPSN sel SR SLFCLN SELFCL SCNTN SD slfgen slfind slflkg selfprop slfse selsyn st (slftpg) SV sels smphr SAP semicond SBS SCR SCS SUS sen sf sfprf sfxd sfls ss stlr svtl SR sdr sndg sr sen SA sens sens STC sntzd SMP sntzg snsr sep Sep spt seq seqchk SECO SCAT ser SERVO ser SRLY serr svce SB SRVCLG SFO SS SESAME SFA

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS serving servo servomechanism servomotor set screw setter setting settling sewage sewer sexless [connector] sextant sextuple shackle shaft shaft alley shaft center shaft extension shaft gear shakeproof shank shape shaped charge share sharpener shear plate shearing sheathing sheave sheet sheeting shell shellac shell-destroying shield shield [electronic device] shielding shift shift register ship class ship control ship course ship distance Ship Draft Indicating System ship draft indicator transmitter Ship Inertial Navigational System ship parts control center ship service ship service turbo generator ship speed ship status shipboard shipboard allowance list shipbuilder shipfitter shipment shipping shipping center shock absorber shoemaker shop missile assembly and maintenance shop order shore connection shore terminal box shoreline short circuit short range navigation short side short takeoff and landing short taper short time constant short wave short wheelbase short-circuit ratio shortleaf yellow pine

ASME Y14.38-1999 SERG SVO SERVO SVMTR SSCR SETR SET SETLG SEW SEW SXL SXTN SXT SH SFT SA SC SFTEXT SHFGR SHPRF SHK SHP SC SH SHRP SP SHRNG SHTHG SHV SH SH SHL SHL SD SHLD SH SHLD SHF SR SHPCL SCONT SCOU SDIS SDIS SDIT SINS SPCC SS SSTG SSP SHSTS SHPBD SAL SHBLDR SFTR SHPT SHPNG SHCR SHABS SHMKR SMSA

so SHCONN STB SHLN SHORT SHORAN SHTSD STOL STPR SHTC SW SWB SCR SLYP

serg svo servo svmtr sscr setr set setlg sew sew sxl sxtn sxt sh sft SA SC SFTEXT SHFGR shprf shk shp SC sh shrp SP shrng shthg shv sh sh shl shl SD shid SH shld shf SR SHPCL SCONT SCOU SDIS SDIS SDIT SINS SPCC SS SSTG SSP SHSTS SHPBD SAL shbldr sftr shpt shpng SHCR SHABS shmkr SMSA SO SHCONN STB shin short SHORAN SHTSD STOL STPR SHTC SW SWB SCR SLYP

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS shot blast shots per minute shoulder shower shower and toilet shower drain shown shrapnel shredder shrink mockup template shroud shroud fin shunt shunt trip shutdown shutoff valve shutter shuttle side light side looking radar side upset jaw side water depth sideband side-lobe blanking side-lobe cancellation side-lobe suppression sidewinder siding signal signal and homing light signal light bare signaling signal-to-noise ratio silence silencing silicomanganese steel silicon precision alloy silicon unilateral diffused transistor silver silver braze silver brazing silver brazing union silver solder similar simplex simulator simulator compiler sine sine of the amplitude single single conductor single rotating knife single signal single swing blocking oscillator single weight single-base solid propellant single-beam klystron single-conductor cable single-contact single-cylinder single-end single-face single-feeder single-groove [insul] single-groove single-petticoat [insul] single-phase single-pole single-pole double-throw single-pole double-throw switch single-pole single-throw single-pole single-throw switch single-pole switch single-shot single-sideband single-sideboard

ASME Y14.38-1999 SHBL SPM SHLDR SH SHT SD SHN SHRAP SHRDR SMUT SHRD SHRDF SH SHTR SHTDN SOV SHTR SHTL SILT SLR SUJ SWD SB SLB SLC SLS SIWDR SDG SIG SHLT SLB SNLG SNR SIL SILG SMS SPAT SUDT SIL SB SB SBU SILS Sim SPLX Sim SIMCOM SIN SN SGL SC SRKN SSIG SSBO SW SBSP SBK SCC SC SCYL SE SIF SFDR SG SGSP SPH SP SPDT SPDTSW SPST SPSTSW SPSW SS SSB SSBD

SHBL SPM shldr sh sht SD shn shrap shrdr SMUT shrd SHRDF sh SHTR shtdn SOV shtr shtl SILT SLR SUJ SWD sb SLB SLC SLS siwdr sdg sig SHLT SLB snlg SNR sil silg SMS SPAT SUDT sil SB SB SBU SILS Sim splx Sim SIMCOM sin SN sgl sc SRKN SSIG SSBO SW SBSP SBK SCC SC SCYL SE SIF SFDR SG sgsp SPH SP SPDT SPDTSW SPST SPSTSW SPSW SS SSB SSBD

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS single-throw single-tire sinter sintered siphon siren situation sketch skinned skinner skirt skirted skylight slate sleeve sleeve bearing sleeving slice slide sliding sliding door sliding expansion joint Slinger slip fit slip joint slip ring slop sink slope slotted slow operate [relay] slow release [relay] slow speed slowdown sludge small small arms smoke smoke generator smokeless smokeless powder smokestand smooth contour smooth neck smooth-face structural clay tile smoothing smooth-surface built-up roof snatch snorkel snubber socket socket head socket welding soda fountain soil pipe soil stack solder soldering solenoid solenoid valve solid solid body solid fiberboard solid height solid neutral solid rocket soluble solution solvent sonar sonar control room sonar countermeasures and deception sonar narcelle (sonacelle) sonobuoy sonoswitch soot blower

ASME Y14.38-1999 ST ST SNTR SNTR SPHN SN SIT SK SK SK SKT SKD SLT SLT SLV SB SLVG SLC SL SL SLD SEJ SLGR SF SJ SR SS SLP SLTD SO SR SLSP SLD SLG SM SA SMK SMKGEN SMKLS SP SS SC SMNK SFSCT SM SSBR SNH SNKL SNBR SKT SCH SWLDG SDFTN SP SSK SLDR SLDR SOL SOLV SOL SB SFB SOLHGT SN SR SLBL SOLN SLVT SNR SONAR SONCM SONAC SONB SONOSW SB

ST ST sntr sntr sphn sn sit sk sk sk skt skd slt slt slv SB slvg SIC

sl sl SLD SEJ slgr SF SJ SR SS sip sltd SO SR SLSP sld slg sm SA smk SMKGEN smkls SP ss SC SMNK SFSCT sm SSBR snh snkl snbr skt SCH SWLDG SDFTN SP SSK sldr sldr sol SOLV sol SB SFB SOLHGT SN SR slbl soln slvt snr SONAR SONCM SONAC sonb sonosw SB

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS sorting, updating, report generating, etc. sound sound motion picture sound navigation and ranging sound ranging sound recorder-reproducer sounder sounding sounding machine sounding tube soundproof source source control drawing source control number space space heater spacecraft spacer spanner spare spare part spark spark plug speaker special special (comb form) special (projectile] special cleaning special common [projectile) special equipment special regulations special screw special services special shaped special treatment steel special weapons special-purpose specific specific fuel consumption specific gravity specific heat specific impulse specific volume specification specification control drawing specimen spectral distribution spectrum analyzer speed speed converter speed light speed recorder speed regulator speedometer spherical spherical cartridge spider spike spin block spindle spin-stabilized [rockets] spiral splash block splashproof splice spline split ring split-phase splitter splitting spool spooling spot-face spot-face other side spotlight

ASME Y14.38-1999 SURGE SND SMP SONAR SR SRR SDR SNDG SMACH ST SNDPRF SCE SOCD SOCN SP SPH SC SPCR SPNR SP SP SPK SPPL SPKR SPCL SP SP SPCLN SPC SE SR SPSCR SPS SPSHP STS SPLWPN SID SP SFC SPGR SPHT SIMP SPVOL SPEC SCD SPEC SID SA SP SPCONV SPLT SR SPREG SPDOM SPHER SPCTG SPDR SPK SB SPDL SS SPL SB SID SPLC SPLN SR SPPH SPLTR SP SID SPG SF SFO SLT

SURGE snd SMP SONAR SR SRR sdr sndg SMACH ST sndprf sce SOCD SOCN sp SPH sc spcr spnr sp SP spk SPPL spkr spcl sp sp SPCLN SPC SE SR SPSCR SPS SPSHP STS SPLWPN SID sp SFC SPGR SPHT SIMP SPVOL spec SCD spec SID SA sp SPCONV SPLT SR SPREG SPDOM spher SPCTG spdr spk SB spdl SS spl SB SP splc spin SR SPPH spltr sp sp spg SF SFO sit

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS spot-weld sprayed acoustical ceiling sprayer spraytight spreader spring sprinkler sprinkling sprocket squadron square square centimeter square foot square head square inch square kilometer square root square wave squeeze grip squirrel cage stabilization stabilize stabilized local oscillator stabilized master oscillator stabilized shunt stabilizer stable stack stage stainless stainless steel stairway stake and platform stamp stanchion standard standard instruction set standard military drawing standard nomenclature list standardization standby standing instruction standing-wave ratio [voltage] standoff standpipe star epitaxial planar starboard starboard side light start and stop starter starting statement stateroom static pressure static self-verification station station keeping lights stationary stator statuary bronze status steady steam steam engine direct-connected steam generator steam working pressure steaming steel steel basement window steel cadmium plated steering steering gear dual emergency steering light stellite stepdown

ASME Y14.38-1999 SW SAC SPYR SPT SPRDR SPR SPR SPRG SPRKT SON SQ SQCM* SQFT* SQH SQIN* SQKM* SQRT SOW SQZGR SQCG STBLN STAB STALO STAMO STSH STAB STB STK STG STNLS SST STWY SP STP STAN STD SIS SMD SNL STDZN STBY SI SWR STDF SP SEP STBD SSLT STSP START STG STMT SR STPR SSV STA SKLT STA STTR STBRZ STAT STDY ST SEDC STGEN STWP STMG STL SBW SCDP STRG SGDE STGLT STLT STPDN

SW SAC spyr spt sprdr spr spr sprg sprkt sqn sq SQCM* SQFT* SQH SQIN* SQKM* SORT SQW SQZGR SQCG stbln stab STALO STAMO STSH stab stb stk stg stnls SST stwy SP stp stan std SIS SMD SNL stdzn stby SI SWR stdf sp SEP stbd SSLT STSP start stg stmt sr STPR SSV sta SKLT sta sttr STBRZ stat stdy st SEDC STGEN STWP stmg stl SBW SCDP strg SGDE STGLT stlt stpdn

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS stepdown and stepup stepper step-recovery diode stepup stereophonic sterilizer stern diving stern light stern plane stiffener still picture projector stimulate stirrup stitch stock stock number stock number sequence stock order stone stop order stopping storage storage address register store storeroom storm water stove bolt stove rod stowage straight straight shank straight thread [pipe couplings] straight-line frequency straight-line wavelength strainer strake strand stranded strapped strategic strategic missile stratosphere stream streamline street strength stress anneal stringer strip stripped stripper stripping strip-tin stroboscope stroke strong strongback structural structural carbon steel, hard structural carbon steel, medium structural carbon steel, soft structural clay tile structural glass structure Stubs Wire Gage studio-transmitter link stuffing stuffing box subassembly subcaliber subcarrier authorization subject submarine submarine mine depot submerged

ASME Y14.38-1999 SDNSU STPR SRO STU STEREO STER STDVG STLT STPL STIF SPP STIVIL STIR STCH STK SNO SNSL

so STN

so STPNG STOR SAR ST STRM STW SB SROD STWG STR SS NPSC SLF SLWL STR STK STRD STRD STRP STRAT SM STRATO STIR STRLN ST STR SA STGR STIR STPD STPR STR ST STBSCP STRK STRG STRBK STRL SCSH SCSM SCSS SCT SG STRUCT SWG STL STFG SB SUBASSY SUBCAL SCA SUBJ SUB SMD SUBMG

SDNSU stpr SRD stu stereo ster STDVG STLT STPL stif SPP stml stir stch stk SNO SNSL SO stn SO stpng stor SAR St strm STW SB SROD stwg str SS NPSC SLF SLWL str stk strd strd strp strat SM strato str strln st str SA stgr Stp stpd stpr str ST stbscp strk strg strbk strl SCSH SCSM SCSS SCT SG struct SWG STL stfg SB subassy subcal SCA subj sub SMD submg

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS submergence submersible subminiature subsequent subsoil drain substation substitute substrate substructure subsystem subtraction succeeding suction sudden ionospheric disturbance sufficient suffix sulfur trioxide chlorsulfonic acid summary summing summing selector sump tank sunny supercharge superheater superheterodyne superhigh frequency superimposed current superintendent superquick supersede supersensitive supersonic transport superstructure supervise supervision supplement supply support support equipment suppression suppressor surface surfaced or dressed four sides surfaced or dressed one side surfaced or dressed one side and one edge surfaced or dressed two sides surface-to-air missile surface-to-surface missile surface-to-underwater missile surge surgical survey survival suspend suspended acoustical-plaster ceiling suspended acoustical-tile ceiling suspended plaster ceiling suspended sprayed acoustical ceiling suspension sustaining swage swamp glider swash swash bulkhead sweat sweep sweep expand sweep integrator sweet dough swing swinging bracket swinging door switch switch rails switch stand

ASME Y14.38-1999 SUBMG SBM SUBMIN SUBQ SSD SUBSTA SUBST SBSTR SUBSTR SS SUBTR SUC SUCT SID SUF SUFF FS SMY sum SS SMTK SNY SPCHG SUPHTR SUPERHET SHF SUPCUR SUPT SQ SUPSD SUPSENS SST SUPERSTR SUPV SPVN SUPPL SPLY SPRT SE SUPPR SUPPR SURF S4S SIS S1S1E S2S SAM SSM SUM SRG SURG SURV SRVL SUSP SAPC SATC SPC SSAC SPNSN STNG SWG SG SW SWBHD SWT SWP SWPEXP SWPINTEG SDGH SWG SWGBKT SWGD SW SWR SWS

submg sbm submin subq SSD substa subst sbstr substr ss subtr suc suct SID suf suff FS smy sum SS SMTK sny spchg suphtr superhet shf SUPCUR supt sq supsd supsens SST superstr supv spvn suppl sply spit SE suppr suppr surf S4S S1S S1S1E S2S SAM SSM SUM srg surg surv srvl susp SAPC SATC SPC SSAC spnsn stng swg SG sw SWBHD swt swp SWPEXP SWPINTEG SDGH swg SWGBKT SWGD sw SWR SWS

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS switch ties switchband wound [relay] switchboard switchgear switchgear switchgear block swivel symbol symmetrical symposium synchro switch synchro tie synchronization bit synchronization indicator synchronize synchronizing lamp synchronizing receptacle synchronous synchronous converter synchronous-orbiting synchroscope synthetic syringe system system noise figure Systeme International d'Unites T table lookup table solution tables of equipment tables of organization tables of organization and equipment tabulate tabulator simulator tachometer tachometer voltmeter tackle tactical tactical air navigation tactical data entry tactical missile tactical range recorder tail fuze tail gate tail gear tail landing gear tail wind tailor tailpiece tailshaft tally tandem tangent tank destroyer tanker tanned tape control unit tape core tape distributor tape drive tape phase inverter tape-operated system tape-pack taper taper pipe thread taper pipe thread [railing fixtures] taper shank tappet tapping target target designation transmitter target doppler nullifier target identification target practice target practice with tracer

ASME Y14.38-1999 SWT SW SWBD SWGR SWOV SGB SWVL SYM SYMM SYMP SSW SYNTI SB SYNIND SYNC SYNLP SYNRECP SYN SYNCCONV SYNCOM SYNSCP SYNTH SRNG SYS SNF SI

SWT SW swbd swgr swov SGB swvl sym symm symp SSW SYNTI SB SYNIND sync SYNLP SYNRECP syn SYNCCONV SYNCOM synscp synth srng sys SNF SI

TLU TABSOL TE TO TOE TAB TABSIM TACH TVM TKL TAC TACAN TACDEN TM TRR TFZ TGT TG TLG TW TAL TLPC TLSFT TLY TDM TAN TD TKR TAN TCU TC TDISTR TPDR TPI TOS TAPAK TPR NPT NPTR TS TPT TPG TGT TDT TDN TI TP TPT

TLU TABSOL TE TO TOE tab TABSIM tach TVM tkl tac TACAN TACDEN TM TRR TFZ TGT TG TLG tw tal tlpc tlsft tly tdm tan TD tkr tan TCU TC TDISTR TPDR TPI TOS TAPAK tpr NPT NPTR TS tpt tpg tgt TDT TDN TI TP TPT

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS tarpaulin task parameter synthesizer taxiway teamwork technical technical ammunition technical bulletin technical circular technical control technical manual technical note technical order technical report telecommunications telegraph Telegraph System telemeter telemeter transmitter telemetry telemetry processor module telemotor telephone telephone booth telephone interference factor telephone station telephotograph teleprinter telescope teletype teletypewriter teletypewriter exchange television television interference temper temperature temperature compensating temperature differential temperature indicating controller temperature meter temperature switch temperature well tempered tempered water tempering template temporary temporary construction hole tenderizer tensile tensile strength tension tentative terminal terminal board terminal protective device termination terneplate terohmmeter terra cotta terrain-avoidance radar terrain-clearance indicator terrazzo terrazzo base tertiary test and evaluate test equipment test link test point test specification [no number] test specification [number] test switch tester testing testing and popping testing device

ASME Y14.38-1999 TARP TPS TWY TW TECH TAM TB TC TC TM TN TO TR TELECOM TLG TS TLM TMX TLMY TPM TELMTR TEL TELB TIF TEL TPHO TPR TLSCP TT TTY TWX TV TVI TEM TEMP TC TD TIC TM TSW TW TMPD TW TMPRG TEMPL TEMP TCH TNDZR TNSL TS TNSN TNTV . TERM TB TPD TERMN TRPL TOHM TC TAR TCI TER TERB TER TE TSTEQ TLK TP TSPEC TS TSW TSTR TSTG TSPOP TO

tarp TPS twy tw tech TAM TB TC TC TM TN TO TR telecom tlg TS tlm TMX tlmy TPM telmtr tel TELB TIF TEL tpho tpr tlscp tt tty TWX tv TV[ tem temp TC TD TIC TM TSW TW tmpd TW tmprg tempt temp TCH tndzr tnsl TS tnsn tntv term TB TPD termn trpl tohm TC TAR TCI ter TERB ter TE TSTEQ TLK TP TSPEC TS TSW tstr tstg TSPOP TD

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS tetrachloride tetrafluorethylene tetrode textile that is theoretical theoretical point of fog therm thermal thermal converter thermal demand transmitter thermal element thermistor thermocouple thermoid thermometer thermostat thermostatic thick thick film thickener thicker thickness thimble thin film thin-film transistor thinner third stage thread thread both ends thread cutting thread for press-tight joints thread forming thread one end threaded neck threadpiece three-conductor three-phase three-pole three-pole double-throw three-pole single-throw three-stage three-way three-wire throat throttle throttle reset through thrower throwout thrust thrust line thrust shell thrust termination unit thyratron core driver thyratron motor control thyristor ticket tie line tie plate tight joints tight wrapped tightening tile base tile block tile drain tile floor tile threshold tile wainscot tile-shingle roof tiller tilting timber time and superquick time compliance technical order

ASME Y14.38-1999 TET TETFLEYNE TET TXTL IE THEOR TPF THM THRM THC TDX TE THMS TC TH THERM THERMO THRMSTC THK THKF THKNR THKR THKNS TMB TF TFT TNR 3STG THD TBE TC NPSF TF TOE THDNK THDPC 3C 3PH 3P 3PDT 3PST 3STG 3WAY 3W THRT THROT TRST THRU THWR THWT THR TL THRSHL TTU TCD THYMOTROL THYR TKT TL TP NPTF TW TTNG TS TB TD TF TT TW TSR TLR TLG TMBR TSQ TCTO

tet tetfleyne tet txtl ie theor TPF thm thrm THC TDX TE thms tc th therm thermo thrmstc thk THKF thknr thkr thkns tmb TF TFT tnr 3STG the TBE TC NPSF TF TOE THDNK thdpc 3C 3PH 3P 3PDT 3PST 3STG 3WAY 3W thrt throt TRST thru thwr thwt thr TL THRSHL TTU TCD THYMOTROL THYR TKT TL TP NPTF TW ttng TB TB TD TF TT TW TSR tlr tlg tmbr TSQ TCTO

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS time constant time delay time division multiplex time meter time of fail time of flight time of rise time of variation of gain time opening time since new time since overhaul time switch timed timed closing time-delay closing time-delay opening timer timing timing and telemetry tinned tobin bronze toboggan toggle toilet toilet case toilet-paper holder tolerance tone and alarm tone modulation tongue tongue and groove tongueless tool steel toothed ring top and bottom top and bottom bolt top chord top of frame topping torpedo torpedo batt torpedo group torpedo part of beam torque torque-differential receiver torquemeter torsiograph torsion torsional toss bomb computer total total dynamic head total harmonic distortion total indicator reading total load total time totalize totalizing relay totally enclosed totally enclosed fan-cooled touchtone multifrequency towel rack or rod tower trace tracer tracer number track track data simulator track data storage track imitation track initiate tracking tracking and guidance tracking radar input and correlation trackway

ASME Y14.38-1999 TC TD TDM TIM TF TMFL TR TVG TO TSN TSO TS TMD TC TDC TDO TMR TMG TT TND TOBBRZ TOB TGL T TC TH TOL TNALM TM TING TG TGLS TS TR TB TBB TC TFR TOPG TORP TBATT TG TP TRQ TDR TORM TORSIO TRSN TORNL TBC TOT TDH THD TIR TLLD TT TOTLZ TOR TE TEFC TTMF TR TWR TR TRCR TN TRK TDS TDST TIM TI TRKG TG TRIC TRWA

TC TD TDM TIM TF TMFL TR TVG TO TSN TSO TS tmd TC TDC TDO tmr tmg TT tnd TOBBRZ tob tgl t TC TH tol TNALM TM tng TG tgls TS TR TB TBB TC TFR topg torp TBATT TG TP trq TDR torm torsio trsn toml TBC tot TDH THD TIR TLLD TT TOTLZ TOR TE TEFC TTMF TR twr tr trcr TN trk TDS TDST tim TI trkg TG TRIC TRWA

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS trade name trade pattern traffic trailer trailer mounted trailing trailing edge trailing edge radius train trainer training training manual trajectory transceiver transcribe transcriber transcribing transducer transfer transferred-electronlogic logic transformer transistor transistor driver core memory transistor transistor logic transistor under test transistor voltmeter transistorized transition translator transmission transmit transmit gain control transmit-receive transmittal transmittance transmitted transmitter transmitter distributor transmitter receiver transmitting transom transparent transport vehicle transportable satellite transportation transpose transposition transverse transverse electric transverse electromagnetic transverse expansion joint transverse magnetic trapezoid trapped-plasma avalanche-triggered transit travel limit traveler traveling traveling wave traveling-wave multiple-beam traveling-wave tube traversing tread treated treated hard-pressed fiberboard treatment treble triangle tributary trick wheel trigger triggering trigonometry trim after forming trimmer trinitrotoluene

ASME Y14.38-1999 TRN TRP TRFC TRLR TLRMTD TRG TE TER TN TRNR TNG TM TRAJ XCVR TRSCB TRSBR TRSGG XDCR XFR TEDL XFMR XSTR TDCM TTL TUT TVM TSTRZ TRNSN XLTR XMSN XMT TGC TR XMTL TRANS XMTD XMTR TD TR XMTG TR TRANS TV TSCLT TRANSP TRNPS TPSN TRANSV TE TEM TEJ TM TRAP TRAPATT TRVLMT TRVLR TRVLG TW TWMBK TWT TRAY TRD TRTD THPFB TRTMT TRB TRNGL TRIG TRKWHL TRIG TRIG TRIG TAF TRMR TNT

TRN TRP trfc trlr TLRMTD trg TE TER to trnr tng TM traj xcvr trscb trsbr trsbg xdcr xfr TEDL xfmr xstr TDCM TTL TUT TVM tstrz trnsn xltr xmsn xmt TGC TR xmtl trans xmtd xmtr TO TR xmtg tr trans TV TSCLT transp turns tpsn transv TE TEM TEJ TM trap TRAPATT TRVLMT trvlr trvlg TW TWMBK TWT trav trd trtd THPFB trtmt trb trngl trib TRKWHL trig trig trig TAF trmr tnt

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS triode trip coil triple triple wall triple-pole triple-pole double-throw triple-pole double-throw switch triple-pole single-throw triple-pole single-throw switch triple-pole switch triple-throw triplex tripped tripping trolley troposphere truck true airspeed true position true position tolerance true profile truncated whitworth coarse thread truncated whitworth fine thread truncated whitworth special thread trunk trunnion truss truss head tube axial tube sheet tube sheet inlet and outlet head tube under test tubing tumble tumbler tune-controlled gain tuned radio frequency tuned-plate tuned-grid tungsten tuning tunnel tunnel diode tunnel-diode logic turbine turbine close coupled turbine direct turbine driven turbine generator turbine inlet pressure turbine inlet temperature turbine reduction drive turbo alternator turbojet propulsion turnbuckle turned turning turning gear turning light turnout turntable turret twin sideband twist drill gage twisted two-conductor two-digit two-phase two-pole two-pole double-throw two-pole single-throw two-stage two-way two-wire type mode series type-plate

ASME Y14.38-1999 TRI TC TPL TPLW 3P 3PDT 3PDTSW 3PST 3PSTSW 3PSW 3T TRX TRP TRP TRLY TROPO TRK TAS TP TPTOL TP TWC TWF TWS TRK TRUN TR TRH TBAX TS TSIOH TUT TBG TMB TBLR TCG TRF TPTG TUNG TUN TNL TNLDIO TDL TURB TCC TD TD TURBOGEN TIP TIT TRD TURBOALT TJP TRNBKL TRND TURN TRNGR TRNLT TO TRNTBL TUR TWSB TDG TW 2C 2DIG 2PH DP DPDT DPST 2STG 2WAY 2W TMS TYPL

tri TC tpl tplw 3P 3PDT 3PDTSW 3PST 3PSTSW 3PSW 3T trx trp trp trly tropo trk TAS TP TPTOL TP TWC TWF TWS trk trun tr TRH TBAX TS TSIOH TUT tbg tmb tblr TCG TRF TPTG tung tun tnl TNLDIO TDL TURB TCC TD TD TURBOGEN TIP TIT TRD TURBOALT TJP trnbkl trnd turn TRNGR TRNLT to trntbl tur TWSB TOG tw 2C 2DIG 2PH DP DPDT DPST 2STG 2WAY 2W TMS TYPL

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS typesetting typesetting lead typewriter typical U ultimate ultrahigh frequency ultra-high frequency direction finding ultrasonic frequency ultraviolet ultraviolet amplification by stimulated emission of radiation ultraviolet floodlight umbilical umbilical cord unauthorized unbleached unbleached muslin unclamp uncoated unconditionally undefined under undercurrent underfrequency underfrequency relay underground underhatch underheat underload undersize undervoltage undervoltage device underwater underwater battery underwater object locator underwater team underwater-to-air missile underwater-to-surface missile undetermined unfinished unfuzed unglazed ceramic mosaic tile unglazed structural facing units unglazed structural unit base unified Unified coarse thread Unified extra fine thread Unified fine thread unified S-band Unified special thread uniform Uniform System [lens marking] uniformity coefficient unijunction transistor uninterruptible power supply union union bonnet unit check unit cooler unit heater unit under test unit weight United States United States Gage United States Pharmacopeia universal universal asynchronous universal product code unknown unless otherwise specified unlimited unloading unlocking unmarked unmounted

ASME Y14.38-1999 TYPSTG TSL TW TYP

typstg tsl tw typ

ULT UHF UHFDF OF UV UVASER UVFLT UMB UMBC UNAUTHD UBL UMUS UNCLP UNCTD UNCOND UNDEF UND UNDC UNDF UFR UGND UH UHT UNDLD

ult UHF UHFDF OF uv UVASER UVFLT umb UMBC unauthd ubl UMUS unclp unctd uncond undef and undc undf UFR ugnd uh uht undld us undv UVD uwtr UB UOL UWTM UAM USM undetm unfin unf UCMT USFU USUB UN UNC UNEF UNF USB UNS unif US UNIFCOEF UJT UPS un UNB UK UC UH UUT UWT US USG USP univ UART UPC unk UOS unlim unl unlkg unmkd unmtd

us UNDV UVD UWTR UB UOL UWTM UAM USM UNDETM UNFIN UNF UCMT USFU USUB UN UNC UNEF UNF USB UNS UNIF

us UNIFCOEF UJT UPS UN UNB UK UC UH UUT U WT

us USG USP UNIV UART UPC LINK UOS UNLIM UNL UNLKG UNMKD UNMTD

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS unregulated unsatisfactory material notice unsatisfactory report unsensitized unsuppressed untreated untreated hard-pressed fiberboard untwist upbeam upstream updraft upper upper and lower upper control limit upper sideband upright upward urinal urinal water closet USA Standard use as required used on used with utensil utility utility binary dump utility room utilization utilization of enemy electromagnetic radiation V vacant vacuum vacuum induction melt-vacuum arc remelt vacuum tube vacuum-tube voltmeter valley value value engineering valve box valve seat valve stem vandyke vane axial vapor seal vaporize vaporproof vapor-tight varactor var-hour meter variable variable delivery variable floating point variable frequency variable gain amplifier variable resistor variable time (fuse) variable-control oil pressure variable-frequency clock variable-frequency oscillator variable-threshold logic variable-voltage transformer variance variation variety various varistor varmeter varnish varnished cambric [insul] varying vault door vegetable vehicle vellum velocity

ASME Y14.38-1999 UNRGLTD UMN UR USTZD UNSUPPR UTRTD UHPFB UNTW U/B U/S UPDFT UPR UL UCL USB URT UPWD UR URWC USAS UAR UO UW UTN UTIL UBD UR UTIL UTEELRAD

unrgltd UMN UR ustzd unsuppr utrtd UHPFB untw u/b u/s updft upr UL UCL USB urt upwd ur URWC USAS UAR UO UW utn util UBD UR util UTEELRAD

VAC VAC VIMVAR VT VTVM VAL VAL VE VB VST VSTM VD VNXL VS VPR VAPPRF VT VRCTR VARHM VAR VDEL VFLPT VF VGA VARISTOR VT VCOP VFREQCLK VFO VTL VARITRAN VAR VAR VRTY VAR VRIS VARM YARN VC VRYG VD VEG VEH VEL VEL

vac vac VIMVAR VT VTVM val val VE VB VST VSTM vd VNXL VS vpr vapprf vt VRCTR VARHM var VDEL VFLPT VF VGA VARISTOR VT VCOP VFREQCLK VFO VTL varitran var var vrty var vris varm varn VC vryg VD veg veh vel vel

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS velocity modulation vendor item control drawing vent hole vent pipe vent stack ventilate ventilating deadlight ventilating equipment ventilator verbatim verification verify vernier versatile versed sine versus vertex vertical vertical and short takeoff and landing vertical center line vertical centrifugal vertical impulse vertical ladder vertical location of the center of buoyancy vertical location of the center of gravity vertical radial vertical reference line vertical takeoff and landing vertical volute spring suspension very high frequency very high frequency direction very high frequency omnirange localizer very high frequencyomni directional radio very large-scale integration very long range very low altitude very low frequency vestibule vestigial sideband vestigial-sideband modulation vibrate vibration Vickers hardness video [adjective] video amplifier video display terminal video frequency video integration video-tape recorder village violet viscometer viscosity viscosity index visible visual visual aural radio range visual flight rules visual glide slope visual identification vital load center vitreous vitrified clay vitrified clay tile voice voice coil voice frequency voice frequency carrier teletype voice frequency telegraph voice tube voice-actuated transmitter keyer inhibitor voice-operated device for automatic transmission voice-operated transmitter keyer volt volt per meter

ASME Y14.38-1999 VM VICD VH VP VS VENT VDL VE VENT VERB VERIF VRFY VERN VERST VERS VS VTX VERT VSTOL VCL VCE VIMP VL VCB VCG VTR VRL VTOL VVSS VHF VHFDF VORLOC VOR VLSI VLR VLA VLF VEST VSB VSM VIB VIB VH VID VIDAMP VDT VIDF VINT VTR VIL VIO VISMR VISC VI VSBL VIS VARR VFR VGS VISID VLC VIT VC VCT VO VC VF VFCTT VFTLG VT ANTIVOX VODAT VOX V* VM*

VM VICD VH VP VS vent VDL VE vent verb verif

vrfy vern verst vers vs vtx vert VSTOL VCL VCE VIMP VL VCB VCG VTR VRL VTOL VVSS VHF VHFDF VORLOC VOR VLSI VLR VLA VLF vest VSB VSM vib vib VH vid VIDAMP VDT VIDF VINT VTR VIL vio vismr visc VI vsbl vis VARR VFR VGS VISID VLC vit VC VCT vo VC VF VFCTT VFTLG VT ANTIVOX VODAT VOX V* VM*

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS volt per mil voltage control transfer voltage detector voltage drop voltage regulator voltage relay voltage standing-wave ratio voltage-adjusting rheostat voltage-controlled oscillator voltage-tunable magnetron voltage-variable capacitor voltammeter voltmeter voltmeter switch volt-ohm milliammeter volume volume indicator volume of compartment volume unit volumetric volute vulcanize W wafer wagon wagon box wainscot waiting wake light wall hydrant wall receptacle wall vent wallboard walseal wanigan wardrobe wardroom warehouse warhead warming warning warping warranty wash bucket wash fountain Washburn and Moen Gage washer washing washroom waste pipe waste stack water water chiller water closet water cooler water fog water heater water jacket water meter water pump water round torpedo water surface water turbine water turbine, closed-coupled water turbine, direct water-cooled waterline waterproof waterproof fan-cooled waterproof shroud waterproofing watertight waterwall waterwheel watt

ASME Y14.38-1999 VMIL* VCT VDET VD VR VRLY VSWR VADJR VCO VTM VVC VAM VM VS VOM VOL VI VC VU VLMTRC VLT VULC

VMIL* VCT VDET VD VR VRLY VSWR VADJR VCO VTM vvc vam vm VS VOM vol VI VC VU VLMTRC VLT VULC

WFR WAG WB WA WTG WKLT WH WR WV WLB WLSL WAN WRB WR WHSE WARHD WM WRN WRPG WARR WB WF WMGA WSHR WSHG WR WP WS WTR WCHR WC WCR WFG WH WJ WM WP WRT WS WTURB WTCC WTD WCLD WL WTRPRF WPFC WPS WPG WTRTT WW WWHL W*

wfr wag WB wa wtg WKLT WH WR WV WLB WLSL wan wrb wr whse warhd wm wrn wrpg warr WB WF WMGA wshr wshg wr WP WS wtr WCHR WC WCR WFG WH WJ WM WP WRT WS WTURB WTCC WTD WCLD wl wtrprf WPFC WPS w

pg wtrtt ww wwhl W*

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS watt demand meter watthour watthour demand meter watthour demand meter, thermal type watthour meter watthour meter with contact device watthour meter with loss compensator wattmeter waveguide wavelength weakened plane joint weapon weapon carrier Weapon System wearing weather weather seal weather stripping weatherproof weatherproof linsull weather-resistant weathertight webbing wedge week weight weighting welded welder weldless wet bulb wet process wetted surface whale boat wheel wheelbarrow wheelbase wheelhouse whistle white white indicating lamp white light white phosphorus white room white scale whole depth wide band wide-area data service wide-area telecommunications service width width across flats wildcat winch wind direction wind load winder winding winding to winding windlass window window dimension window guard window unit windshield wing chord plane wing reference line winterize wipe out wiping wire assembly wire gage wire glass wire list wire mesh wire rope

ASME Y14.38-1999 WDM WH* WHDM WHT WHM WHC WHL WM WG WL WPJ WPN WC WS WRG WEA WSL WS WTHPRF WP WR WEAT WBG WG WK WT WTG WLD WLDR WLDS WB WP WS WB WHL WB WB WH WSTL WHT WIL WL WP WR WHS WD WB WADS WATS WD WAF WLC WN WDIR WL WNDR WDG WW WNDLS

woo WD WG WU WSHLD WCP WRL WTRZ WO WPG WA WG WGL WL WM WR

WDM Wh* WHDM WHT WHM WHC WHL wm wg wl WPJ wpn WC WS wrg wea WSL WS wthprf wp WR weat wbg wg wk wt wtg wld wldr wlds WB WP WS WB whl wb wb wh wstl wht WIL WL WP WR WHS WD WB WADS WATS wd WAF wlc wn WDIR WL wndr wdg ww wndls wdo WD WG WU wshld WCP WRL wtrz WO wpg WA WG WGL WL WM WR

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

wire-bound wireway wire-wound wiring wiring around frame with blowout with equipment and spare parts withdrawn without without blowout without equipment and spare wood awning-type window wood base wood block floor wood blocking wood boring wood casement window wood door wood door and frame wood furring strips wood jalousie wood panel wood pattern wood threshold woodcutting wooden box [ammo] woodruff wood-shingle roof word buffer register word combiner and multiplexer word processing work line workbench working circle working point working pressure working steam pressure working voltage workshop workshop assembly [torpedo] workshop unit [torpedo] worm gear wormshaft wormwheel wound wrecker wrecking wrench wringer wrist pin writable control store writer wrong direction wrought wrought brass wrought iron wrought steel Y yard year yellow yellow indicating lamp yellow light yellow varnished cambric yield point yield strength Z zero adjusted zero temperature coefficient

ASME Y14.38-1999

WBD WW WW WRG WAF WBO WESP WD WO WOBO WOESP WATW WB WBF WBL WDBOR WCW WD WDF WFS WJ WDP WP WT WCTG WBX WDF WSR WBR WCM WP WL WB WC WP WPR WSP WV WKS WA WU WMGR WMSFT WMWHL WND WRK WRK WR WRGR WSTPN WCS WR WRDIR WRT WBRS WI WS

WBD ww WW wrg WAF WBO WESP WD WO WOBO WOESP WATW WB WBF WBL WDBOR WCW WD WDF WFS WJ WDP WP WT wctg WBX wdf WSR WBR WCM WP WL wb WC WP WPR WSP WV wks WA WU WMGR wmsft wmwhl wnd wrk wrk wr wrgr WSTPN WCS wr WRDIR wrt WBRS WI WS

YD* YR YEL YIL YLT YVC YP YS

yd* yr yel YIL YLT YVC YP YS

ZA ZTC

ZA ZTC