Preparation

TB 43-0140

i. Block 9. This is an estimate as actual cost cannot be determined without disassembly and the

expenditure resources. To provide a reasonably accurate estimate, perform a detailed mechanical evaluation,

holding disassembly to a minimum, and estimate the cost involved in performing the repairs required as

indicated by the evaluation. If the equipment is inoperable provide the best estimate; however, a statement to

that effect should be provided in block 10. Complete block 9 as follows:

(1) Parts and Material. Enter the cost of parts and material as determined in accordance with AR 750-1.

(2) Labor Cos. Enter the direct labor costs as determined in accordance with AR 750-1. Use task hour

information provided in the technical manual Maintenance Allocation Charts or similar work previously

performed. TB 43-0148 has been recinded and will not be used.

(3) Transportation (NICP). To be entered by the NICP.

(4) Missing Items. Enter the cost of all missing items. This cost will not include any cost listed above. Any

cost for items referenced in AR 750-1 is not to be included. The missing items will be identified in Column

C of DA Form 2404.

(5) Total Cost. Enter the total cost including parts and material, labor and missing items.

(6) Acquisition Cost. Enter the acquisition cost (IDS and IGS) obtained from current SB710-1-1 for all ATCOM

and TACOM managed troop support, surface items, and watercraft. *For Army Watercraft, the

replacement cost will be obtained from TB 43-0002-26 and used in lieu of the AMDF acquisition cost.

(7) Repair Cost Percentage. Divide repair cost by the acquisition cost, move decimal in answer two digits to

the right and express the answer in percent.

j. Block 10. Enter all applicable information to include MWO's not applied, and rationale and justification for waiver

decisions. If the available space in block 10 is insufficient, continue the remarks on plain bond paper.

k. Block 11. Enter the typed name, organization, and telephone number (DSN/commercial) of the performing

inspector, and date. .The inspector will sign this block upon completion of the inspection.

I. When an NFRP Field Representative is consulted or involved in the decisions or estimates, his typed name,

telephone number (DSN/commercial), and signature will be entered in this block. Justification for the position taken by

the representative relative to concurrence/non-concurrence will be entered in Block 10, Remarks.

m. Block 13. To be used only when disposition or waiver instructions are provided.

n. Block 14. Enter the alpha code to indicate the condition of the equipment. Specific authorization is covered in

AR 725-50.

o. Block 15. No entry will be made in this block until the NICP has provided disposition instruction or authorized

waiver.

Entries for depot maintenances should be actual or computed replacement cost.