Special Information - TM-11-3895-202-24P0003

b. The following publication pertains to the RL-31,

standards, and inspection requirements to identify

RL-31B, RL-31C, RL-31D, and RL-31E and its com-

an item or range of items.

ponents:

NOTE

TM 11-362, Reel Units RL-31, RL-31B, RL-31C,

When a stock-numbered item is requisi-

RL-31D, and RL-31E

tioned, the repair part received may have

a different part number than the part being

5. How to Locate Repair Parts

replaced.

a. When National stock number or part number

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

is unknown.

(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed

(1) First. Using the table of contents, deter-

in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the manu-

mine the functional group within which the item

facturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc.

belongs. This is necessary since illustrations are

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

prepared for functional groups and listings are

and, if required, a minimum description to identify

divided into the same groups.

the item.

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

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

of the basic quantity of the listed item as used

functional group to which the item belongs.

in performing the actual maintenance function. This

(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration

measure is expressed by a two-character alphabeti-

and note the illustration figure and item number of

cal abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the

the item.

unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, the

lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find

units of measure will be requisitioned.

the figure and item number noted on the illustra-

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

tion.

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown

on the illustration figure, which is prepared for a

b. When National stock number or part number

functional group, subfunctional group, or an assem-

is known.

bly.

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock

Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent Na-

4. Special Information

tional stock number or part number. This index

a. Usable on codes are shown in the description

is in NIIN sequence followed by a list of part num-

column. Uncoded items are applicable to all models.

hers in alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to

Identification of the usable on codes used in this

the illustration figure number and item number.

publication are:

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

used o n

number, locate the figure and item number in the

RL31

repair parts list.

RL-31B

RL-31C

5C5

6. Abbreviations

RL-31D

4PP

Not applicable.

RL-31E

4T5

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