HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS. - TM-32-5410-221-14-P0055

TM 32-5410-221-14&P

lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required U/M will

Code

Application/Explanation

be requisitioned.

F - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

repair of the support item is the direct support

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

level.

illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional

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

Z - Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates

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

(3) Recoverability

Code.

Recoverability

spacers, etc.).

codes are assigned to support items to indicate the

disposition action on unserviceable items.

The

recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the

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SPECIAL INFORMATION.

uniform SMR code format as follows:

Recoverability

a. Usable on codes are shown in the description

Code

Definition

column. Uncoded items are applicable to all models.

- Nonreparable item. When

Identification of the usable codes used in this publication

unserviceable,

are:

condemn and dispose at the level indi-

Code

Used On

cated in position 3.

-Reparable item. When uneconomically

Electrical Equipment Shelter 5-28 1/G

reparable, condemn and dispose at

organizational -level.

Electrical Equipment Shelter S-281/G

(modified

- Reparable item. When beyond lower

in accordance with MWO 32-5410-221-

level

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repair capability, return to depot. Con-

demnation and disposal not authorized

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HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS.

below depot level.

a. When National Stock Number or Part Number is

c. National Stock Number (VSN). Indicates the

unknown:

NSN assigned to the item and which will be used for

(1) First.

Using the table of contents,

requisitioning.

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

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and

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

and note the illustration figure and item number of the

NOTE: When a stock numbered item

item.

is requisitioned, the item received

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing,

may have a different part number

find the figure and item number notes on the illustration.

than the part being replaced.

b. When National Stock Number or Part Number is

known.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

(1) First. Using the Index of National

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

Stock Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent

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NSN or part number. This index is in NIIN sequence,

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

followed by a list of part numbers in alphanumeric

f Description. Indicates the Federal item name

sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration figure

and, if required, a minimum description to identify the

number and item number.

item.

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

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

number, locate the figure and item number in the repair

of the basic quantity of the listed item as used in

parts list.

performing the actual maintenance function.

This

measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical

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ABBREVIATIONS . Not applicable.

abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the U/M

differs from the unit of issue, the

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