Special Information - TM-5-4310-340-240026

TM 5-4310-340-24

(2) Major Army commanders are authorized to

(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure number of

approved reductions in the range of support items authorized

the illustration on which the item is shown.

for use in units within their commands. Recommendations for

(2) Item number. Indicates the callout number

increases in range of items authorized for use will be

usedto reference the item on the illustration.

forwarded to the national level maintenance management

(2) Item number. Indicates the callout number

agency responsible for the preparation of the repair parts and

used to reference the item on the illustration.

special tools list. This agency will take action on such

recommendations. Any changes approved will be reflected in

C-4. Special Information

a revision to the repair parts and special tools list.

a. The basis of issue for authorized special tools

g. 30-Day DS/ GS Maintenance Allowances.

test and support equipment is the number of end items of

(1) The repair parts list will include asterisk

equipment and the number of maintenance personnel

entries in separate columns-one for direct support (DS) and

allocated to perform the required maintenance operation.

one for general support (GS) as appropriate, to indicate the

b. Repair parts kits and gasket sets appear as the last

total range of repair' parts authorized for use at that category.

entries in the repair parts listing for the group or assembly to

They will be requisitioned initially on an "as required" basis.

which they apply.

The repair part authorized at DS / GS levels will be those

authorized for the maintenance mission at these levels.

C-5. How to ,Locate Repair Parts

Requirements for repair parts stockage and for distribution to

a. When Federal stock number or reference number is

supported units will be based on demand and determined in

unknown.

accordance with AR 711-16 and AR 710-2. Those items

(1) First. Using the table of contents. determine

containing a quantity in the maintenance allowance column

the functional sub-group within which the repair part belongs,

are essential repair parts which must be stocked in the

i.e., engine assembly, transmission

assembly. This

minimum quantities indicated (AR 700-18).

necessary since illustrations are prepared for functional sub-

(2) Special Tools or Test, Measurement, and

groups and listings are divided into the same groups.

Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and other support equipment

(2) Second. Find the illustrations covering the

peculiar to an item are listed with quantities

the

functional sub-group to which the repair part belongs.

appropriate density spread / allowance columns.

(3) Third.

Identify the repair part on the

h. 1-Year Allowances

Per

100

Equipment /

illustration and note the illustration figure and item number of

Contingency Planning Purposes. The repair parts list will

the repair part.

include asterisk entries in this column for each item required

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

for distribution and contingency

planning

purposes.

the functional sub-group to which the repair part belongs and

Requirements for repair part stockage and for distribution to

locate the illustration figure and item number noted on the

supported limits will be based on demand and determined in

illustration.

accordance with AR 711-16 and AR 710.9.

b. When Federal stock number or reference number is

i. Depot Maintenance Allowance Per 100 Equipments.

known:

The repair parts list will include asterisk entries in this column

(1) First.

Using the Index of Federal stock

for each item required for depot maintenance of 100

numbers and reference numbers, find the pertinent Federal

equipments.

stock number or reference number. This index is in ascending

j. Illustrations. This column is divided as follows: TM 5-

FSN sequence followed by a list of reference numbers in

4310-340-24

ascending alphameric sequence.

cross-referenced to

illustration figure number and item number.

(2) Second. Using the repair parts listing, find the

functional sub-group of the repair parts and the illustration

figure number and item number referenced in the Index of

Federal stock numbers and reference numbers.

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