National Stock Number

TM 9-2920-252-34&P

REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (CONT)

Recover-

design and characteristics of the B-4 item by means of its

engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and

ability

Codes

Definition

inspection requirements to identify an item or range of

items.

Reparable item. When uneconomically

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

organizational level.

NOTE

When a stock numbered item is

requisitioned, item received may have

Reparable item. When uneconomically

a different part number than the part

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

being replaced.

direct support level.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

Reparable item. When uneconomically

The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or

general support level.

Government agency, etc.

Reparable item. When beyond lower level

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and,

repair

capability,

return

depot.

if required, a minimum description to identify the item.

Condemnation and disposal not authorized

Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below

below depot level.

the name of the kit or set with the quantity of each item in

Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and

the kit or set indicated in the quantity incorporated in unit

disposal

not

authorized

below

column. When the part to be used differs between serial

depot/specialized repair activity level.

numbers of the same model, the effective serial numbers

are shown as the last line of the description. In the

Item

requires

special

handling

Special Tools List, the initial basis of issue (BOI) appears

condemnation procedures because of

as the last line in the entry for each special tool, special

specific reasons (i.e., precious metal

TMDE, and other special support equipment. When

content, high dollar value, critical material

density of equipments supported exceeds density spread

or hazardous material). Refer to appropriate

indicated in the basis of issue, the total authorization is

manuals/directives for specific instructions.

increased accordingly.

c National Stock Number. Indicates the National

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

Stock Number assigned to the item and which will be

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing

used for requisitioning.

the actual maintenance function. This measure is

expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation

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

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used

from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will

by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,

satisfy the required units of measure will be requisitioned.

corporation, or Government activity), which controls the

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