How to Locate Repair Parts - TM-11-5820-401-35-10040

TM 11-5820-401-35-1/NAVELEX 0967-LP-432-3021

measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

of issue that will satisfy the required units of mea-

action on unserviceable items. The recoverability

sure will be requisitioned.

code is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

SMR Code format as follows:

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on

the illustration figure, which is prepared for a func-

Recoverability

Definition

tional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.

Codes

Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable,

B-4. Special Information

condemn and dispose at the level indicated

in position 3.

Not applicable.

L - Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and

disposal not authorized below depot/

B-5. How to Locate Repair Parts

specialized repair activity level.

a. When National stock number or part number is

unknown.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

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

stock number assigned to the item and will be used

the functional group within which the repair part

for requisitioning purposes.

belongs. This is necessary since illustrations are pre-

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

pared for functional groups and listings are divided

used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

into the same groups.

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

controls the design and characteristics of the item by

functional group to which the repair part belongs.

means of its engineering drawings, specifications

(3) Third. Identify the repair part on the illustra-

standards, and inspection requirements, to identify

tion and note the illustration figure and item number

an item or range of items.

of the repair part.

NOTE

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

When a stock numbered item is re-

the figure and item number noted on the illustration.

quisitioned, the repair part received may

b. When National stock number or part number is

have a different part number than the part

known.

being replaced.

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock

Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent Na-

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

tional stock number or part number. This index is in

The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB

ascending NIIN sequence followed by a list of part

708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

numbers in ascending alphameric sequence, cross-

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

referenced to the illustration figure number and

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

item number.

and, if required, a minimum description to identify

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

the item.

number, locate the figure and item number in the

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

repair parts list.

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in per-

forming the actual maintenance function. This mea-

B-6. Abbreviations

sure is-expressed by a two-character alphabetical

abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the unit of

Not applicable

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