TM 9-2330-326-14&P
Axle Identification
All of the information necessary to
identify a particular trailer axle is
located
on
the
trailer
axle
identification tag. Located at the
center of the axle beam, this ID tag
is stamped with the axle model
number, serial number, and date of
manufacture.
1. The model number is composed
of letters and digits. For
example, TN-4670-Q-2020. This
number is used to identify the
axle assembly when ordering
replacement parts.
2. The serial number is composed of
letters and digits. For example,
KNA-38050685. This number can
be used to identify a particular
trailer axle, and the material and
components used to build the
axle.
3.
The date of manufacture is
indicated by a Julian date. For
example, 27693. The first three
digits (276) indicate the 276th day
of the year, or October 3d. The
r
last two digits (93) indicate the
year, or 1993.