11.

Functional Item Number (FIN)

A.
General Description
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.
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 identifies a component on the right hand side and an odd
suffix identifies a component on the left hand side.
NOTE:A complete list of system/circuit letter codes and an explanation of the FIN breakdown can be
found in the Introduction of the Aircraft Schematic Manual (ASM), Aircraft Wiring Manual (AWM)
and Aircraft Wiring List (AWL).
B.
Electrical FIN
(1)
Format
For electrical equipment (any component with an electrical connection) the FIN could be for example
1CC1 which is broken down as follows:
1: Sequence number (4 digits)
CC: System circuit letter (2 digits)
1: Suffix (3 digits)
(2)
Connectors
Connections to components shall be identified by a suffix letter (or two for multiple connection parts)
following the circuit identification.
Example: 10CC1-A
10: Sequence number
CC: System circuit code
1: Suffix
A: Plug identification
This will identify plug A on the 10th component in the circuit CC. If there are several connections, the
other plugs shall be identified A, B, C, D, etc..
Example 1: 10CC-B
10CC: Component identification
B: Plug identification
Example 2: 10CC-AA
10CC: Component identification
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 are for connector without contacts.
(3)
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.
(a)
VC A/C electrical connector
Example: 12VCA
The electrical connector is identified in fictitious circuit VC by a numerical designator.

Example: 3003VC013-A
3003: Sequence Number
VC: Fictitious circuit letter
013: Location / suffix
A: Plug identification letter
(b)
VN ground points
The ground point is identified in fictitious circuit VN by a numerical designator taken from the complete
aircraft.
(c)
VG ground terminal block
The ground terminal block is identified in fictitious circuit VG by a numerical designator taken from the
complete aircraft.
(d)
VP pressure seal/feed thru
The pressure seal/feed thru is identified in fictitious circuit VP by a numerical designator. Terminal
identifications are indicated to define a precise feed thru identifier for each wire (in the case of wire to wire
feed thru).
(e)
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 numerical
designator, identifying the group in fictitious circuit VS, and an alpha designator giving connection
identification per unit.
(f)
VT terminal blocks
1
The terminal block is identified in fictitious circuit VT by a numerical designator.
2 Shunt connections for modular type terminals are identified in the Extended Wire List by the letter M
followed by a sequence number.
Interconnected pins of a terminal block module have the same sequence number.
On Wiring diagrams these pins are shown together in one square.
(g)
VD diode module
The diode module is identified in fictitious circuit VD by a numerical designator. Example: 3100VD.
(h)
VE, VU, VM (ICP/ Integrated Control Panel) Panel & racks
The panels & racks are identified in fictitious circuit VU/VE/VM by a numerical designator.
Example: 2416VU
- 2416: Component number
- VU: Fictitious circuit code for panel
There are several panels and racks (circuit VE/VU) 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:
2040VU A 010
2040VU B 010
2040VU AB 010
Component identification: 2040VU
A: first configuration
B: second configuration
AB: third configuration
suffix (position number on the A/C): 010
That means: There are several Passenger Service Unit (PSU) in the aircraft with 1, 2 or 3 reading lights.
These PSUs all have the same basic layout and function but different features.
Example:
- PSU with 1 reading light: 2040VUA5, 2040VUA88, 2040VUA123; PSUs have same PN and they are
interchangeable.
-

PSU with 2 reading lights: 2040VUB5, 2040VUB64, 2040VUB112;

PSUs have same PN and they are interchangeable.

-

PSU with 3 reading lights: 2040VUAB5, 2040VUAB99, 2040VUAB106;

PSUs have same PN and they are interchangeable.
(i)
VX Printed Circuit Board
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) made by an Aircraft Manufacturer is a Drawn Part Assembly which comprises
Active and Passive Items/Components.
C.
Mechanical FIN
For mechanical equipment, the FIN is similar to electrical FIN.
The circuit letter serves to differentiate between mechanical and electrical equipment. The circuit letter M
is reserved for mechanical FINs.
Example: 3013GM
12.
Units of Measurement
A.
Symbols
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------!
US. CUSTOMARY SYSTEM
!
SI-METRIC MEASUREMENT
SYSTEM
!
!----------------------------------------------------------------------------!
!
ABBREVIATION
!
DEFINITION
!
ABBREVIATION
!
DEFINITION
!
!------------------!--------------------!------------------!-----------------!
!
deg.F
! Degrees Fahrenheit !
deg.C
! Degrees
Celsius !
!
ft.
! Foot
!
m
!
Meter
!
!
USgal
! US Gallon
!
l
!
Liter
!
!
USquart
! US Quart
!
l
!
Liter
!
!
in.
! Inch
!
mm
!
Millimeter
!
!
in.2
! Square Inch
!
mm2
! Square
Millimeter!
!
in.2
! Square Inch
!
cm2
! Square
Centimeter!
!
lb
! Pound
!
kg
!
Kilogram
!
!
lbf
! Pound Force
!
daN
! Deca
Newton
!
!
lbf.in
! Pound Force-Inch
!
m.daN
! Meter deca
Newton!
!
!
(Torque)
!
!
!
!
lbf.ft
! Pound Force-Foot
!
m.daN
! Meter deca
Newton!
!
!
(Torque)
!
!
!
!
in.Hg
! Inch of Mercury
!
hPa
! Hecto
Pascal
!
!
oz
! Ounce (Weight)
!
g
!
Gram
!

!
psi
! Pound Square Inch !
bar
!
Bar
!
!
USgal.min
! US Gallon per
!
l.min
! Liter per
minute !
!
!
minute
!
!
!
!
lb.min
! Pound per minute
!
kg.min
! Kilogram
per
!
!
!
!
!
minute
!
!
USgal.min
! US Gallon per
!
l.min
! Liter per
minute !
!
!
minute
!
!
!
!
!
!
cc
! Cubic
Centimeter !
!
!
!
!
!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------B.
Conversion Tables
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------FROM: S.I.MEASUREMENT
TO: US CUSTOMARY SYSTEM
SYSTEM
----------------------------------------------------------------------------1 bar
=
14.5037
psi
1 mm2
=
0.0016
in.2
1 cm2
=
0.1550
in.2
1 daN
=
2.2481
lbf
1 g
=
0.0353
oz
1 hPa
=
0.0295
in.Hg
1 kg
=
2.2046
lb
1 kg.min
=
2.2046
lb.min
1 l
=
0.2641
USgal
1 l
=
1.057
USquart
1 l.min
=
0.2641
USgal.min
1 mdaN
=
88.4956
lbf.in
1 mdaN
=
7.3801
lbf.ft
1 m
=
3.2809
ft
1 mm
=
0.0394
in
1 cm3
=
0.06102
in3
1 hPa
=
0.0145
psi
Temperature conversion from degrees Celsius (deg.C) to degrees Fahrenheit
(deg.F):
deg.F = 1.8 x deg.C + 32
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------FROM: US CUSTOMARY SYSTEM
TO: S.I. MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------1 psi
=
0.0689
bar
1 in.2
=
645.1600
mm2
1 in.2
=
6.4516
cm2
1 lbf
=
0.4448
daN

1 oz
=
28.3495
g
1 in.Hg
=
33.8640
hPa
1 lb
=
0.4536
kg
1 lb.min
=
0.4536
kg.min
1 USgal
=
3.7854
l
1 USgal.min
=
3.7854
l.min
1 USquart
=
0.9464
l
1 lbf.in
=
0.0113
mdaN
1 lbf.ft
=
0.1356
mdaN
1 ft
=
0.3048
m
1 in
=
25.4
mm
1 in3
=
16.3871
cm3
1 in.Hg
=
0.491
psi
Temperature conversion from degrees Fahrenheit (deg.F) to degrees
Celsius (deg.C):
deg.C = 0.5555 x (deg.F - 32)

The marking of systems and circuits is in accordance with the following coding system.
A
System identification LETTERS
.
The letters A and B are reserved for special request by an airline for system references
where the system is considered likely to be unique to that airline and not covered by the
system letters shown in the table.
C - Flight controls system
D - De-icing
E - Engine monitoring
F - Flight instrumentation
G - Landing gear
H - Air conditioning
J - Ignition
K - Engine control and starting
L - Lighting
M - Interior arrangement
P - DC power supply distribution
Q - Fuel
R - Radio (navigation communications)
S - Radar navigation
T - Special electronics
V - Fictitious circuits
W - Fire protection warning system
X - AC Generation distribution
B.
Circuit identification
The identification number of a circuit consists of 2 letters: the letter of the system followed by a letter
identifying the circuit within this system.
Example:
CA
- C : System Identification
- A : Circuit Identification

C.
Identification of circuits
(1)
C - Flight controls system
CA - Autothrust engagement
CA - Electrical power supply (FMGS)
CA - Discretes/analog interfaces (FMGS)
CA - ARINC bus interfaces (FMGS)
CC - Engagement internal monitoring
CC - Electrical hydraulic power supply (FAC)
CC - Discretes/analog interfaces (FAC)
CC - ARINC bus interfaces (FAC)
CE - Control inputs interface power supply
CE - ELAC system (elevator aileron computer)
CE - SEC system (spoiler elevator computer)
CE - FCDC system (flight control DATA concentrator)
CN - Flaps position indicating
CN - Slats position indicating
CV - Flaps electrical control monitoring
CV - Slats electrical control monitoring
(2)
D - De-icing
DA - Probe ice protection
DB - Windshield rain protection
DD - Ice detection
DG - Windshield anti-icing defogging
DH - Escape slide locking mechanism ice protection
DL - Wing ice protection
DN - Engine air intake ice protection
DR - Flight crew foot warmers
DS - Ancillary equipment (including door area heating panels)
DU - Drain mast ice protection
DV - Water servicing panels heating
DW - Potable water ice protection
(3)
E - Engine monitoring
EL - Fuel filter clogging warning system
EG - Thrust reverser opening mechanism
EN - Oil indicating power supply
EV - Engine vibration indicating system
(4)
F - Flight instrumentation
FH - Head up display (HUD)
FN - Angle of attack indicating
FN - Standby data: altitude and airspeed
FN - Standby data: attitude and heading
FN - Radio magnetic information - switching and indicating
FP - Sensor power supply switching
FR - Flight number reminder
FS - Electrical clock
FW - Paravisual indicating (PVI)
FX - On board airport navigation system
(5)
G - Landing gear hydraulics
GA - Normal extension retraction
GB - Indicating warning
GB - Landing gear-position information
GC - Steering
GD - Yellow main hydraulic power
GE - Blue auxiliary hydraulic power (ram air turbine)
GG - Normal braking
GG - Alternate braking with anti skid

GG - Alternate braking without anti skid

GG - Parking/ultimate emergency braking
GH - Reservoir pressurization indicating
GJ - Blue main hydraulic power
GK - Green main hydraulic power
GL - Power transfer
GN - Hydraulic fluid pressure indicating
GP - Ground internal leak test system
GQ - Hydraulic fluid quantity indicating
GR - Hydraulic fluid temperature indicating
GS - Brake cooling
GT - Weight and balance system (WBS)
GV - Tire pressure indicating system (TPIS)
GW - Brake system temperature
GX - Yellow auxiliary hydraulic power (electrical/hand pumps)
(6)
H - Air conditioning
HA - Engine bleed air supply system
HB - Flow control indicating
HD - Avionics equipment ground cooling
HC - Cargo compartment heating
HF - Leak detection
HG - Air distribution recirculation
HH - Pack temperature control
HJ - Door area heating
HK - Cockpit cabin temperature control
HL - Pressure control monitoring
HN - Cargo compartment ventilation
HP - Passenger compartment seats
HQ - Avionics equipment ventilation
HT - Control indicating
HU - Lavatory/galley ventilation
HV - APU bleed air supply and crossbleed systems
HZ - Emergency ram air inlet
(7)
J - Ignition
JH - Ignition starting and continuous relight
(8)
K - Engine control starting
KA - Starting
KB - Air intake system
KC - Engine master control
KD - Control monitoring
KL - Emergency shutdown
KS - Functional interfaces
KT - APU oil heating
(9)
L - Lighting
LA - Navigation lights
LB - Landing lights
LC - Runway turnoff lights
LE - General illumination
LF - Instrument panel integral lighting
LG - General illumination
LJ - Service area lighting
LK - Air conditioning duct accessory compt lighting
LL - Wheel well lighting
LN - Main deck cargo compartment lighting
LP - Annunciator light test dimming
LQ - Lavatory lighting

LR - Taxi take off lights

LS - Equipment compartment lighting
LU - FWD-AFT cargo compartment lighting
LV - Anti-collision/strobe lighting
LW - Passenger reading lights
LX - Wing engine scan lighting
LY - Logo lights
LZ - Cabin work, cabin attendant
(10)
M - Interior arrangement
MA - Quantity indicating
MB - Distribution
MC - Galley supply
MD - Air supply boost system
ME - Electrical service supply
MF - Supplementary medical equipment
MG - Toilet system
MH - Passenger information system
MH - Passenger entertainment (video)
MJ - Cargo compt door electrical control system
MK - Passenger entertainment (music)
ML - Forward galley
ML - Mid galley unit
ML - Aft galley
MP - Water draining (dump)
MQ - Passenger compartment fixed interior doors
MS - Cockpit seats
MT - Razor supply
MV - Waste level indicating
MW - Entrance stairs system
MX - Miscellaneous emergency equipment
MY - Semi automatic cargo loading
(11)
P - DC power supply distribution
PB - DC generation - batteries
PC - DC essential normal generation switching
PE - DC emergency generation (TR)
PH - DC essential distribution
PN - DC main distribution
PP - DC ancillary equipment
PR - Refuelling on battery
PU - DC main generation (TR)
PV - DC generation monitoring indicating
PX - DC ground service bus control
(12)
Q - Fuel
QA - Main fuel pump system
QC - APU fuel pump system
QE - Crossfeed system
QF - APU LP fuel shut off
QG - Engine LP fuel shut off
QH - Additional center tank transfer system
QJ - Tank level sensing
QL - Main transfer system
QN - Fuel control and monitoring system (FCMS)
QP - Intercell transfer system
QS - Fuel recirculation - cooling
QT - Quantity indicating
QU - Refuel/defuel system

(13)
R - Radio (navigation communications)
RB - Aircraft communication addressing reporting system (ACARS)
RC - VHF system
RD - Pax facilities - air to ground telephone
RE - HF/calsel aerocall system
RF - Cabin management system
RF - Cabin information network system (CINS)
RG - Radio management
RH - Cabin intercommunication DATA system (CIDS)
RJ - Service interphone
RK - Cockpit voice recorder
RN - Audio management (integrating/flight interphone/selcal/call)
RP - ADF
RR - Pax facilities - AM/FM radio system
RS - VOR/MARKER
RT - ILS
RU - MLS (microwave landing system)
RV - Satellite communication
RX - Announcement-music tape reproducer system
RZ - Voice privacy system
(14)
S - Radar navigation
SA - Radio altimeter
SD - DME
SG - TCAS (traffic collision avoidance system)
SH - ATC/Mode S (select)
SN - Satellite navigation
SQ - Weather radar system
(15)
T - Special electronics
TA - On board peripherals and flight operational peripherals
TD - Up and down data loading system acquisition/interface and equipment
TL - Aircraft information network system
TT - Gate link
TU - Digital flight data recording sys. intercon. (FDIU, DFDR, LA, QAR)
TU - DFRS input interface
TV - AIDS interconnection (DMU, DAR.)
TV - AIDS input interface
TW - Centralized fault display interface (CFDIU)
TW - Multifunction printing (printer)
TX - Air trafic and information management system (ATIMS)
(16)
V - Fictitious circuits
VB - Main wire routing (harnesses)
VC - A/C electrical connectors
VD - Diode module
VG - Ground terminal block
VN - Ground points
VP - Pressure seal feedthrough
VS - Splices
VT - Terminal blocks
VU - Panels
VZ - Spare wires (ATA 2499 only)
(17)
W - Fire protection warning system
WA - Avionics compartment smoke detection
WC - Cockpit to ground crew call system
WD - Engine fire overheat detection
WE - Engine fire extinguishing
WF - APU fire extinguishing

WG - APU fire overheat detection

WH - Cargo compartment smoke detection
WJ - Passenger lighted signs
WL - Cabin emergency lighting
WN - Emergency escape slide release warning and overpressure warning systems
WP - Evacuation signaling equipment
WQ - Lavatory smoke detection
WR - Control indicating
WT - EIS - control
WT - DMC - acquisition/interface
WT - EIS - switching
WV - SDAC - acquisition/interface
WW - FWS - acquisition/interface
WX - Cargo compartment fire extinguishing
WZ - Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)
(18)
X - AC generation
XA - Galley supply control
XB - Static inverter (generation)
XC - AC essential generation switching
XE - AC emergency generation (CSM/G, GCU)
XG - AC external power control (GPCU)
XH - AC essential distribution
XN - AC main distribution
XP - AC equipment ancillary
XS - AC auxiliary generation (APU generator GCU)
XT - Integrated drive generator system (IDG, GCU)
XU - AC main generation
XX - AC ground service bus control
(19)
Y - Inert gas system
YA - Inert gas generation system
5. Equipment Identification/Functional Item Number (FIN)
A. Equipment
Equipment on the A/C is generally allocated a unique identifier known as a Functional Item Number (FIN).
The basic element of the FIN is a two letter code indicating to which system and circuit the equipment
belongs. To this code are added prefixes and/or suffixes which provide the unique identification for
individual equipment.
NOTE:Several identical components which perform same function in the same circuit can be
differentiated by the suffix number.
General rule is that even suffix (2, 4, 6...) is identifying any component on right hand side and odd
suffix (1, 3, 5...) is identifying component on left hand side.
For mechanical equipment the FIN is similar to the electrical FIN except that the second letter of the
system/circuit identifier becomes an M (for example GM).
For electrical equipment (any component with an electrical connection) the FIN could be for example
14CA1 which is broken down as follows:
14 Fourteenth component in circuit CA
CA System/circuit two letter code (Autothrust Engagement)
1 - Suffix - First of several similar systems (Autothrust Engagement 1).
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 number
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
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 are for connector without contacts.

For computers, plug identifications comply with ARINC 600.

(Ref. Fig. 001)
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 group of numbers.
Example: 19VC-A
19 : Component prefix
VC : Fictitious circuit code
A : Plug identification letter
19VC associated receptacle.
(2)
VN ground points
The ground point is identified in fictitious circuit VN by a numerical designator taken from the complete
aircraft.
(3)
VG ground terminal block
The ground terminal block is identified in fictitious circuit VG by a numerical designator taken from the
complete aircraft.
(4)
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 feedthrough).
(5)
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
(6) VT terminal blocks
(a) The terminal block is identified in fictitious circuit VT by a numerical designator.
Example: 494VT1224
494 : Component number
VT : Fictitious circuit code
- 12 : The two digits following the circuit code will be reserved for identification of repetitive item
numbers.
- 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.
(7)
VD diode module
The diode module is identified in fictitious circuit VD by a numerical designator.
Example: 138VD
138 : Component prefix
VD : Fictitious circuit code
(8)
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 VU) 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:
2010VUA4
2010VUB010
2010VUAB22
component identification: 2010VU
configuration letter:
A first configuration
B second configuration
AB third configuration
suffix (position number on the A/C): 010
That means:there are several Passenger Service Unit (PSU) in the aircraft with 1, 2 or 3 reading lights.
These PSUs all 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
|
| 1 reading light | 2 reading lights | 3 reading lights |
|-------------------------------------------------------|
|
2010VUA4
|
2010VUB4
|
2010VUAB5
|
|
2010VUA10
|
2010VUB10
|
2010VUAB20
|
|
2010VUA23
|
2010VUB23
|
2010VUAB30
|
--------------------------------------------------------Any component and wire which performs the same function in different PSU's have the same
identification.