How to Locate Repair Parts - TM-11-6665-245-34P0008

6. How to Locate Repair Parts

(1) First. Using the index of National stock numbers

and part numbers, find the pertinent National stock

a. When National stock number or part number is not

n u m b e r or part number. The NSN index is in National

known.

item identification number (NIIN) sequence (para 4 a

(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine the

(1)). The part numbers in the part number index are listed

a s s e m b l y group or subassembly group to which the item

in ascending alphameric sequence (para 4b). Both indexes

b e l o n g s . This is necessary since figures are prepared for

cross-reference you to the illustration figure and item

assembly groups and subassembly groups, and listings are

number of the item you are looking for.

divided into the same groups.

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

(2) S e c o n d . Find the figure covering the assembly

number, verify that the item is the one you're looking for,

g r o u p or subassembly group to which the item belongs.

then locate the item number in the repair parts list for the

(3) Third. Identify the item on the figure and note

figure.

t h e item number.

( 4 ) F o u r t h . Refer to the Repair Parts List for the

Abbreviations

figure to find the part number for the item number noted on

Not

applicable.

the figure.

( 5 ) Fifth. Refer to the Part Number Index to find

t h e NSN, if assigned.

b. W h e n N a t i o n a l s t o c k n u m b e r o r p a r t n u m b e r i s

known.