A comparatively flat rigid item, with or without a centrally located aperture, designed to hold an annular bearing or a sleeve bearing in a fitted inclosure. It must have drilled and/or tapped holes for mounting purposes. Excludes:end bell, electrical rotating equipment.
plate, retaining bearing part name assigned by controlling agency, nsn 3805-01-550-7164 end item identification, flat w/aperture cross-sectional shape style, round with lugs style designator