TM 11-6625-2955-24P
1-4. Special Information
disposition action on unserviceable items. The
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of
a. The following publications pertain to the
the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
SG-677A/U and its components:
Recoverability
Definition
codes
SG-677A/U.
Z--Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-
b. National stock numbers (NSN's) that are
demn and dispose at the level indicated in
missing from P source coded items have been ap-
position 3.
plied for and will be added to this TM by future
D--Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
change/revision when they are entered in the Army
capability, return to depot. Condemnation
Master Data File (AMDF). Until the NSN's are
and disposal not authorized below depot level.
established and published, submit exception
L--Reparable item. Repair, condemnation,
requisitions to Commander, US Army Com-
a n d disposal not authorized below
munications and Electronics Materiel Readiness
depot/specialized repair activity level.
Command, ATTN: DRSEL-MM, Fort Monmouth,
NJ 07703 for the part required to support your
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National
equipment.
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
for requisitioning purposes.
1-5. How to Locate Repair Parts
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
a. When National stock number or part number is
used by the manufacturer (individual, company,
unknown.
firm, corporation, or Government activity), which
(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine
controls the design and characteristics of the item
the functional group within which the item belongs.
by means o f its engineering drawings,
This is necessary since illustrations are prepared for
specifications, standards, a n d inspection
functional groups and listings are divided into the
requirements to identify an item or range of items.
same groups.
NOTE
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
When a stock numbered item is
functional group to which the item belongs.
requisitioned, the repair part received
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration
may have a different part number than
and note the illustration figure and item number of
the part being replaced.
the item.
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find
The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB
the figure and item number noted on the
708-41/42 which is used to identify the manufac-
illustration.
turer, distributor, or Government agency, etc.
b. When National stock number or part number is
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
known.
and, if required, a minimum description to identify
(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock
the item.
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent
g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard
National stock number or part number. This index
of the basic quantity of the listed item as used in
is in NIIN sequence followed by a list of part
performing the actual maintenance function. This
numbers in alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to
measure is expressed by a two-character
the illustration figure number and item number.
alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item
the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, the
number, locate the figure and item number in the
lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required
repair parts list.
units of measure will be requisitioned.
1-6. Abbreviations
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on
Not applicable.
the illustration figure, which is prepared for a
functional group, subfunctional group, or an
assembly.
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