ALL TASKS

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CHECK

This term is used when an instruction step requires the use of a tool to determine a specific value.

GO TO END OF TASK

This term is used in a task step that contains a conditional situation that might require performance

of more steps. If no more steps are to be performed, the task or task element is complete and you are

directed to go to END OF TASK. Anytime you arrive at END OF TASK, you must return to the task or

troubleshooting tree that sent you to the task.

ALL TASKS

The following comments apply:

I t e m s that are always consumed will be referred to as "new", when installed, and will

be listed under Materials/Parts on the first page of the task. Examples of items usually

consumed are:

Preformed packings

Gaskets

Lock washers

Self locking nuts

Lockwire

Some retaining rings

Items that are to be replaced or discarded as the result of a condition (such as check and

inspect) will not be listed under Materials/Parts. They will be referred to as "new" when

installed.

REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL)

The RPSTL gives the National Stock Number (NSN) required to order parts used in the maintenance

t a s k s . The RPSTL also gives the Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) code that

indicates the manner of acquiring support items for maintenance, repair, or overhaul of end items.

To use the RPSTL to identify and order a part, do the following:

In this manual, turn to the first page of the task to be performed.

F i n d "Materials/Parts" under INITIAL SETUP, and read the part(s) that are listed. If

any part is listed, it will be illustrated in the task steps and must be replaced

when the task is performed. Next, determine if any other parts are damaged and need to

be replaced in the task.

Go to the RPSTL and find the same illustrated part. That part will have an item number

a s s i g n e d to it. Look up the item number in the listing for that figure. Look up the

S M R code for the item that must be replaced. The SMR code specifies the level of

maintenance authorized to perform repair of that item.

If the SMR code authorizes you to repair the item, look for the item NSN in

the National Stock Number column. Use the item NSN to order a new replacement part.

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