Special Information - TM-32-5811-024-14-P0203

NOTE

When a stock numbered item is requisitioned, the repair part received may have a different part

number than the part being replaced,

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42 which

is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc. For BIIL and ITIAL, see explanation of

description column, paragraph f.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a minimum description to identify the item. (In

BIIL and ITIAL only, the following will be used: "The last line for each item in the BIIL and ITIAL indicates the part

number with the FSCM in parentheses.") Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or

set with the quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in the quantity incorporated in unit column. When the part to

be used differs between serial numbers of the same model, the effective serial numbers are shown as the last line of the

description.

In the Special Tools List, the initial Basis of Issue (BOI) appears as the last line in the entry for each special tool,

TMDE, and support equipment. When density of equipments supported exceeds density spread indicated in the basis of

issue, the total authorization is increased accordingly.

g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing the

actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr,

etc.). When the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required units

of measure will be requisitioned.

h. Quantity Furnished with Equipment (Basic Issue Items Only). Indicates the quantity of the basic issue item

furnished with the equipment.

i. Quantity Authorized (Items Troop Installed or Authorized Only). Indicates the quantity of the item authorized to

be used with the equipment.

j. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration

figure, which is prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this column in

lieu of a quantity indicates that no specific quantity is applicable (e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).

C-4. Special Information.

a. Repair parts kits and gasket sets are listed at the end of the repair parts listing for the last figure containing parts

of the kit.

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