SECTION I INTRODUCTION - TM-11-5820-880-20P0003

TM 11-5820-880-20P

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

1. Scope

to automatic replenishment.

NOTE

This manual lists spares and repair parts; special tools;

Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a

special test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

source of supply for any items source coded

(TMDE), and other special support equipment required

above except those coded XA and aircraft

for performance of organizational maintenance of

support items as restricted by AR 700-42.

TD-1288/GRC, TD-1289(V)1/GRC, TD-1289(V)2/

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

GRC and TD-1289(V)3/GRC. It authorizes the requisi-

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance authoriz-

tioning and issue of spares and repair parts as indicated

ed to USE and REPAIR support items. The

by the source and maintenance codes.

maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth

2. General

positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

This Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third

the following sections:

position will indicate the lowest maintenance level

a. Section II. Repair Parts List. A list of spares and

authorized to remove, replace, and use the support

repair parts authorized for use in the performance of

item. The maintenance code entered in the third posi-

maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be

tion will indicate one of the following levels of

removed for replacement of the authorized parts. Parts

maintenance:

lists are composed of functional groups in numeric se-

Application/Explanation

Code

quence, with the parts in each group listed in figure and

O-

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

item number sequence.

organizational level.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth

b. Section III. Special Tools List. Not applicable.

position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and

c. Section IV. National Stock Number and Part

identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capabili-

Number Index. A list, in National item identification

ty to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized

number (NIIN) sequence, of all National stock numbers

maintenance functions). This position will contain one

(NSN) appearing in the listings, followed by a list, in

of the following maintenance codes:

alphameric sequence, of all part numbers appearing in

Application/Explanation

Code

the listings. National stock numbers and part numbers

D- The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

are cross-referenced to each illustration figure and item

repair of the support item is the depot level.

number appearance.

Z- Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

3. Explanation of Columns

are assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

a. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:

action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is

entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code

(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure number of

format as follows:

the illustration on which the item is shown.

(2) Item number. The number used to identify

Recoverability

item called out in the illustration.

Definition

codes

b. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR)

Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-

Codes.

demn and dispose at the level indicated in

(1) Source code. Source codes indicate the man-

position 3.

ner of acquiring support items for maintenance, repair,

D-

Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

or overhaul of end items. Source codes are entered in

capability, return to depot. Condemnation and

the first and second positions of the Uniform SMR

disposal not authorized below depot level.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

Code format as follows:

stock number assigned to the item and will be used for

requisitioning purposes.

Definition

Code

d. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

PA- Item procured and stocked for anticipated or

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

known usage.

708-41/42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

PD- Support item, excluding support equipment,

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

procured for initial issue or outfitting and

e. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used

by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, cor-

stocked only for subsequent or additional

poration, or Government activity), which controls the

initial issues or outfittings. Not subject