How to Locate Repair Parts. - TM-55-4920-325-14-P0084

TM 55-4920-325-14&P

used in performing the actual maintenance func-

Code

Application/Explanation

tion. This measure is expressed by a two-char-

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Nonreparable.

repair

acter alphabetical abbreviation (e. g., ea, in., pr,

authorized.

etc.). When the unit of measure differs from the

unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will sat-

isfy the required units of measure will be requisi-

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability

tioned.

codes are assigned to support items to indicate

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates

the disposition action on unserviceable items. The

the quantity of the item used in the breakout

recoverability code is entered in the fifth position

shown on the illustration figure, which is prepared

of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an

Definition

Code

assembly. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu

of a quantity indicates that no specific quantity is

N o n r e p a r a b l e tem. When un-

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applicable (e. g., shims, spacers, etc.).

serviceable, condemn and dispose

at the level indicated in position 3.

C-4. Special Information. Not applicable.

C-5. How to Locate Repair Parts.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the Na-

a. W h e n National Stock Number or Part

tional stock number assigned to the item and will

Number is Unknown:

be used for requisitioning purposes.

(1) First. Find the illustration covering

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary numb-

the assembly to which the repair part belongs.

er used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

(2) Second. Identify the repair part on

controls the design and characteristics of the item

the illustration and note the illustration figure and

by means of its engineering drawings, spec-

item number of the repair part.

ifications standards and inspection requirements,

(3) Third. Using the Repair Parts Listing,

to identify an item or range of items.

find the figure and item number noted on the il-

NOTE

lustration.

When a stock numbered item is requisi-

b. When National Stock Number or P a r t

tioned, the repair part received m a y

Number is Known.

have a different part number than the

(1) First. Using the Index of National

part being replaced.

Stock Numbers and Part Numbers, find the perti-

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

nent National stock number or part number. This

(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code list-

index is in ascending NSN sequence followed by

ed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the

a list of part numbers in ascending alphanumeric

manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency,

sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration fig-

etc.

ure number and item number.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item

(2) Second. After finding the figure and

name and, if required, a minimum description to

item number, locate the figure and item number in

identify the item.

the repair parts list.

g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the stan-

dard of the basic quantity of the listed item as

C-6. Abbreviations. Not applicable

C-2