How to Locate Repair Parts - TM-11-5895-878-14-P0123

TM 11-5895-878-14&P

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

Recoverability

spacers, etc).

codes

Definition

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

general support level.

D-4. Special Information

-Reparable item. When beyond lower level

National stock numbers (NSN's) that are missing from P

repair

capability,

return

depot.

source coded items have been applied for and will be

Condemnation and disposal not authorized

added to this TM by future change/revision when they

below depot level.

are entered in the Army Master Data File (AMDF). Until

the NSN's are established and published, submit

exception requisitions to: Commander, U S Army

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

Communications and Electronics Materiel Readiness-

stock number assigned to the item and will be used for

Command, ATTN: DRSEL-MM, Fort Monmouth, NJ

requisitioning purposes.

07703 for the part required to support your equipment.

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,

D-5. How to Locate Repair Parts

corporation, or Government activity), which controls the

a. When National stock number or part number is

design and characteristics of the item by means of its

unknown.

engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and

inspection requirements to identify an item or range of

(1) First.

Using the table of contents,

items.

determine the functional group within which the item

belongs.

This is necessary since illustrations are

NOTE

prepared for functional groups and listings are divided

When a stock numbered item is

into the same groups.

requisitioned,

the

repair

part

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

received may have a different part

functional group to which the item belongs.

number than the part being replaced.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration

The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42

and note the illustration figure and item number of the

which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or

item.

Government agency, etc.

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing,

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

find the figure and item number noted on the illustration.

and, if required, a minimum description to identify the

b. When National stock number or part number is

item.

known.

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

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock

of the basic quantity of the listed item as used in

Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National

performing the actual maintenance function.

This

stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN

measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical

sequence followed by a list of part numbers in

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

alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to the

measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of

illustration figure number and item number.

issue that will satisfy the required units of measure will

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

be requisitioned.

number, locate the figure and item number in the repair

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

parts list.

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional

D-6. Abbreviations

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

Not applicable.

appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates

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