Special Information - TM-11-4920-296-14-P0134

TM 11-4920-296-14&P

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

This measure is expressed by a two-character

are assigned to support items to indicate the dis-

alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ear in pr, etc.).

position action on unserviceable items. The recov-

When the unit of measure differs from the unit of

erability code is entered in the fifth position of the

issue, the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the

Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

required units of measure will be requisitioned.

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

Recoverability

quantity of the item used in the equipment.

codes

Definition

Z--Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-

E-4. Special Information

demn and dispose at the level indicated in

position 3.

National stock numbers (NSN's) that are miss

ing from P source coded items have been applied

F--Reparable item. When uneconomically repara-

for and will be added to this TM by future change

ble, condemn and dispose at the direct sup-

revision when they are entered in the Army Mas-

port level.

ter Data File (AMDF). Until the NSN's are

A--Item requires special handling or condemna-

established and published, submit exception

tion procedures because of specific reasons

requisitions to: Commander, US Army Communi-

(i.e., precious metal content, high dollar

cations and Electronics Materiel Readiness Com-

value, critical material or hazardous mate-

mand, ATTN: DRSELMM, Fort Monmouth, NJ

rial). Refer to appropriate manuals/direc-

07703 for the part required to support your equip-

tives for specific instructions.

ment.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the Na-

tional stock number assigned to the item and will

E5. How to Locate Repair Parts

be used for requisitioning purposes.

a. When National stock number or part number

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

is unknown.

used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

(1) First. Find the illustration covering the

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

functional group to which the item belongs.

controls the design and characteristics of the item

(2) Second. Identify the item on the illustra-

by" means of its engineering drawings, specifica-

tion and note the illustration figure and item num-

tions, standards, and inspection requirements to

ber of the item.

identify `an item or range of items.

(3) Third. Using the Repair Parts Listing

NOTE

find the figure and item number noted on the illus-

tration.

When a stock numbered item is requisi-

b. When National stock number or part number

tioned, the repair part received may have

is known.

a different part number than the part

being replaced.

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock

Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

National stock number or part number. This index

(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code

is in NIIN sequence followed by a list of part

listed in SB 70842 which is used to identify the

numbers in alphameric sequence, cross-referenced

manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency,

to the illustration figure number and item number.

etc.

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

number, locate the figure and item number in the

and, if required, a minimum description to iden-

repair parts list.

tify the item.

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

E6. Abbreviations

ard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used

Not applicable.

in performing the actual maintenance function.

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