Tool and Test Equipment Requirements

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blies, subassemblies, and modules for which main-

port equipment required to perform the desig-

tenance is authorized.

nated function.

c. Column 3, Maintenance Functions. Column 3

f. Column 6, Remarks. Column 6 contains an

lists the functions to be performed on the item

alphabetic code which leads to the remark in

listed in column 2. When items are listed without

section IV, Remarks, which is pertinent to the

maintenance functions, it is solely for purpose of

item opposite the particular code.

having the group numbers in the MAC and

RPSTL coincide.

D-4. Tool and Test Equipment Requirements

d. Column 4, Maintenance Category. Column 4

(Sec Ill)

specifies, by the listing of a "worktime" figure in

a. Tool or Test Equipment Reference Code. The

the appropriate subcolumn(s), the lowest level of

numbers in this column coincide with the num-

maintenance authorized to perform the function

bers used in the tools and equipment column of

listed in column 3. This figure represents the

the MAC. The numbers indicate the applicable

active time required to perform that maintenance

tool or test equipment for the maintenance func-

function at the indicated category of maintenance.

tions.

If the number or complexity of the tasks within

b. Maintenance Category. The codes in this col-

the listed maintenance function vary at different

umn indicate the maintenance category allocated

maintenance categories, appropriate "worktime"

the tool or test equipment.

figures will be shown for each category. The

number of task-hours specified by the "worktime"

c. Nomenclature. This column lists the noun

figure represents the average time required to

name and nomenclature of the tools and test

restore an item (assembly, subassembly, compo-

equipment required to perform the maintenance

nent, module, end item or system) to a serviceable

functions.

condition under typical field operating conditions.

d. National/NATO Stock Number. This column

This time includes preparation time, troubleshoot-

lists the National/NATO stock number of the

ing time, and quality assurance/quality control

specific tool or test equipment.

time in addition to the time required to perform

e. Tool Number. This column lists the manufac-

the specific tasks identified for the maintenance

turer's part number of the tool followed by the

functions authorized in the maintenance alloca-

Federal Supply Code for manufacturers (5-digit)

tion chart. Subcolumns of column 4 are as follows:

in parentheses.

C-Operator/Crew

O-Organizational

D-5. Remarks (Sec IV)

F-Direct Support

H-General Support

a. Reference Code. This code refers to the appro-

D-Depot

priate item in section II, column 6.

e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column 5

b. Remarks. This column provides the required

specifies by code, those common tool sets (not

explanatory information necessary to clarify

individual tools) and special tools, test, and sup-

items appearing in section II.

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