HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS. - TM-32-5410-215-14-P0062

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e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

Code

Application/Explanation

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

The lowest maintenance level capable of

41/42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

complete repair of the support item is the

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

organizational level.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

The lowest maintenance level capable of

and, if required, a minimum description to identify the

complete repair of the support item is the

item.

direct support level.

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

Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing

the actual maintenance function. This measure is

(3) Recoverability Code.

Recoverability

expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation

codes are assigned to support items to indicate the

(e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the U/M differs from the unit

disposition action on unserviceable items.

The

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

recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the

required U/M will be requisitioned.

uniform SMR code format as follows:

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

Recoverability

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

Code

Definition

illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional

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

Nonreparable item. When unserviceable,

appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates

condemn and dispose at the level

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

indicated in position 3.

spacers, etc.).

Reparable item. When uneconomically

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reparable, condemn and dispose at

shown in the description column. Uncoded items are

organizational level.

applicable to all models. Identification of the usable

codes used in this appendix are:

Reparable item. When uneconomically

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

Code

Used On

direct support level.

AN/USM-378

AN/USM-379

Reparable item. When beyond lower

AN/USM-380

level repair capability, return to depot.

Condemnation

and

disposal

not

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authorized below depot level.

a. When National Stock Number or Part Number is

c. National Stock Number (NSN). Indicates the

unknown.

NSN assigned to the item and which will be used for

requisitioning.

(1) First.

Using the table of contents,

determine the functional group or subgroup within which

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

the item belongs. This is necessary since illustrations

used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,

are prepared for functional groups or subgroups, and

corporation, or Government activity), which controls the

listings are divided into the same groups.

design and characteristics of the item by means of its

engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

inspection requirements to identify an item or range of

functional group or subgroup to which the item belongs.

items.

(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration

NOTE

and note the illustration figure and item number of the

When a stock numbered item is

item.

requisitioned, the item received may

have a different part number than the

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing,

find the figure and item number notes on the illustration.

part being replaced.

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