Special Information - TM-9-2520-249-34-P0214

TM 9-2520-249-34& P

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

How to Locate Repair Parts

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

a. When National Stock Number or Part

SB 708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

Number is Unknown:

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

(1) First. Using the table of contents,

Description. Indicates the Federal item

determine the functional group or subgroup within which

name and, if required, a minimum description to identify

the item belongs. This is necessary since illustrations

the item. Items that are included in kits and sets are

are prepared for functional groups or subgroups, and

listed below the name of the kit or set with the quantity

listings are divided into the same groups.

of each item in the kit or set indicated in the quantity

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering

incorporated in unit column. When the part to be used

the functional group or subgroup to which the item

differs between serial numbers of the same model, the

belongs.

effective serial numbers are shown as the last line of the

(3) Third.

Identify the item on the

description.

illustration and note the illustration foldout and item

g. Unit of Measure (U/M).

Indicates the

number of the item.

standard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used

(4) Fourth. Using the repair parts listing,

in performing the actual maintenance function. This

find the foldout and item number noted on the

measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical

illustration.

abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the unit of

b. When National Stock Number or Part

measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit

Number is Known:

issue that will satisfy the required units of measure will

(1) First. Using the index of National

be requisitioned.

stock numbers and part numbers, find the pertinent

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

National stock number or part number. This index is in

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

NIIN sequence followed by a list of part numbers in

illustration foldout, which is prepared for a functional

alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to the

group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V"

illustration foldout number and item number.

appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates

(2) Second. After finding the foldout and

that no specific quantity is applicable (e.g., shims,

item number, locate the foldout and item number in the

spacerss, etc).

repair parts list.

Special Information

Abbreviations

a. Usable on codes are shown in the

description column. Uncoded items are applicable to all

Abbreviations

Explanation

models.

Qty

Quantity

b. Repair parts kits and gasket sets (enter)

Std

Standard

either "appear as the last entries in the repair parts

Ask

Assembly

listing for the foldout in which its parts are listed as

Thk

Thick

repair parts" or "are listed at the end of the repair parts

Head

listing for the last foldout containing parts of the kit").

Hex

Hexagon

Inc

Included

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