Customer : AVA

Manual : ASM
Type : TA-A330
Selected applicability : ALL
Rev. Date : Jan 01, 2016
Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)

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1.

Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)

A.

Functional Item Number (FIN)

The equipment on the A/C is identified by a unique identifier designated Functional Item Number (FIN).
The basic element of the FIN is a two letter code indicating to which system circuit the equipment belongs.
To this code are added prefixes and/or suffixes which provide the unique identification for individual items
of equipment.
For electrical equipment (any component with an electrical connection) the FIN is of the form 2CA1 where:
2 = Second component in circuit CA
CA = Circuit two letter code
1 = Suffix - First of several similar systems (System 1)
NOTE: Several identical components which perform the same function in the same circuit can be differentiated by the suffix number.
The general rule is that an even suffix is identifies a component on the right hand side, and an odd
suffix identifies a component on the left hand side.
For mechanical equipment, the FIN is similar to the electrical FIN.
The FIN sequence number serves to differentiate between mechanical and electrical equipment. The
prefix below 5000 are reserved for electrical FINs and the prefix equal or above 5000 are reserved for
mechanical FINs.

B.

Connectors
Connections to components shall be identified by a suffix letter (or two for multiple connection parts)
following the circuit identification.
Example: 14CA-A
14: Component prefix
CA: Circuit code
A: Plug identification
This will identify plug A on the 14th component in the circuit CA. If there are several connections, the other
plugs shall be identified A, B, C, D, etc...
Example 1: 11CA-B
11CA: Component identification
B: Plug identification letter
Example 2: 14CA-AA
14: Component number (prefix)
CA: Circuit code
AA: Multiple connection identification
NOTE: Connectors on equipment fitted on mountings are identified with reference to the equipment but
not with reference to the mounting.
As a general rule, the connector PNs given in the Equipment List of the AWL, are for connector
without contacts.
For computers, plug identifications comply with ARINC 600.
(Ref. Fig. 004)

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Customer : AVA
Manual : ASM
Type : TA-A330
Selected applicability : ALL
Rev. Date : Jan 01, 2016
Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)

LEFT TOP
PLUG

LTP
(AA)

RTP
(AD)

RIGHT TOP
PLUG

LEFT
MIDDLE
PLUG

LMP
(AB)

RMP
(AE)

RIGHT
MIDDLE
PLUG

LBP
(AC)

RBP
(AF)

RIGHT
BOTTOM
PLUG

POLARIZATION
DEVICE
LEFT
BOTTOM
PLUG

TOP PLUG

TP
(AA)

MIDDLE PLUG

MP
(AB)

POLARIZATION DEVICE

BOTTOM PLUG

BP
(AC)

F_SI_000000_0_AAM0_01_00

SHEET 1 - ARINC 600 Plug

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Customer : AVA
Manual : ASM
Type : TA-A330
Selected applicability : ALL
Rev. Date : Jan 01, 2016
Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)

C.

Fictitious Components
All components not specifically related to a circuit are identified by fictitious circuit letter V. The second
letter defines the type of component.
(1) VC A/C electrical connectors
The electrical connector is identified in a fictitious circuit VC by a numerical designator.
This identification shall be preceded by a number.
Example: 19VC-A
19: Component number (prefix)
VC: Fictitious circuit code
A: Plug identification letter (mobile part)
19VC associated receptacle.
(2) VD diode module
The diode module is identified in fictitious circuit VD by a numerical designator.
Example: 138VD
138: Component number
VD: Fictitious circuit code
(3) VE panel
VE panels are similar to VU except that they are for commercial circuits and all the wires in the VE
are identified by ATA chapter 31-18.
(4) VG ground terminal block
The ground terminal block is identified in fictitious circuit VG by a numerical designator taken from the
complete aircraft.
(5) VN ground points
The ground point is identified in fictitious circuit VN by a numerical designator taken from the
complete aircraft.
NOTE: The PN of the wire contacts connected to a FIN belonging to the circuit VN are given in the
Extended Wire List" of the AWL in the field " Contact P/N " .
(6) VP pressure seal/feedthrough
The pressure seal/feedthrough is identified in fictitious circuit VP by a numerical designator. Terminal
identifications are indicated to define a precise feedthrough identifier for each wire (in the case of wire
to wire).
(7) VS splices
Splices are identified like equipment, being grouped by route and by type. Such grouping shall not be
systematic, but only accomplished where a priority is required. Identification shall consist of a numeric
designator, identifying the group in fictitious circuit VS, and an alpha designator giving connection
identification per unit.
Example: 24VS A
24: Component group number
VS: Fictitious circuit code
A: Identification per unit
(8) VT terminal blocks
(a) The terminal block is identified in fictitious circuit VT by a numerical designator.
Example: 494VT1224
494: Component number (prefix)
VT: Fictitious circuit code
12: The two digits following the circuit code will be reserved for identification of repetitive item
numbers.

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Manual : ASM
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Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)

24: The two digits following the repetitive item number will be reserved for identification of the
module number within the repetitive circuit concerned.
(b) Shunt connections for modular type terminals are identified in the shunt the letter M followed by a
sequence number is given in the AWL Extended Wire List.
Interconnected pins of a terminal block module have the same sequence number.
On Wiring diagrams these pins are shown together in one square.
(9) VU panels & racks
The panels & racks are identified in fictitious circuit VU by a numerical designator.
Example: 123VU
123: Component prefix
VU: Fictitious circuit code
There are several panels and racks (circuit VE) with the same function, but different configuration in
the A/C. The FIN of these components have one or two additional letters between the circuit letter
and the suffix.
Example:
5045VEA19
5045VEAA19
5045VEAP19
component identification: 5045VE
configuration letter:
A first configuration
AA second configuration
P third configuration
suffix (position number on the A/C): 19
That means: There are several Passenger Service Unit (PSU) in the aircraft with 1, 2 or 3 reading
lights. All these PSUs have the same basic layout and function but different features.
Example:
PSUs in the same column have one PN and they are interchangeable.
PSUs in different columns have different PN and they are not interchangeable.
--------------------------------------------------------| PSU with
|
PSU with
|
PSU with
|
| reading light | 2 reading lights | 3 reading lights
|
|-------------------------------------------------------|
|
5045VEA19 |
5045VEAA19
|
5045VEAP6
|
|
5045VEA21 |
5045VEAA20
|
5045VEAP10
|
|
5045VEA30 |
5045VEAA28
|
5045VEAP30
|
--------------------------------------------------------Any component and wire which performs the same function in different PSU's have the same
identification.
(10) VX
A VX is an Electric/Electronic Printed Board made by the aircraft manufacturer. It has a P/N and is
replaceable. It is covered by a specific document.
This assembly is identified in its functional circuit or in the VX circuit when used for multifunctions.
D.

Busbar
Busbars are identified with:
A sequence number
Letters XP for AC busbars and PP for DC busbars
A phase letter as applicable
Example:
12XP-A: AC busbar, phase A
2PP: 28 VDC busbar

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Customer : AVA
Manual : ASM
Type : TA-A330
Selected applicability : ALL
Rev. Date : Jan 01, 2016
Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)

NOTE: If a terminal strip fulfills the function of a busbar identified within the fictitious circuit VT : reference
is made to the busbar supplying the terminal strip.
E.

Equipment Added in the Aircraft by the Customer.

The equipment added in the aircraft by the customer shall be numbered from 9000 to 9999.
Example: Repair of the wires
The splice shall be identified by a FIN in 9XXXVS serie (E.G 9001VS for the first splice installed on A/C
by the customer).
A sleeve shall be installed on each side of the splice and shall be print numbered in the 9XXXVS serie,
in accordance with splice FIN.
A Customer Originated Change (COC) shall be raised by the customer to incorporate the VS identified
into the WDM (AWM/ASM/AWL).

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