Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-11-5820-882-23P0007

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

Definition

Code

1. Scope

depot maintenance level.

This manual lists spares and repair parts; special tools;

XA--Item is not procured or stocked because the re-

special test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

quirements for the item will result in the replacement

(TMDE), and other special support equipment required

of the next higher assembly.

for performance of organizational, and direct support

XB--Item is not procured or stocked. If not available

maintenance of the AN/PRC-68. It authorizes the re-

through salvage, requisition.

quisitioning and issue of spares and repair parts as in-

NOTE

dicated by the source and maintenance codes.

Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a

source of supply for any items source coded

2. General

above except those coded XA and aircraft sup-

This Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into

port items as restricted by AR 700-42.

the following sections:

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

a. Section II. Repair Parts List. A list of spares and

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance authorized

repair parts authorized for use in the performance of

to USE and REPAIR support items, The maintenance

maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be

codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the

removed for replacement of the authorized parts. Parts

Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

lists are composed of functional groups in numeric se-

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third

quence, with the parts in each group listed in figure and

position will indicate the lowest maintenance level

item number sequence. Bulk materials are listed in NSN

authorized to remove, replace, and use the support

sequence.

item. The maintenance code entered in the third posi-

b. Section III. Special Tools List., Not applicable.

tion will indicate one of the following levels of

c. Section IV. National Stock Number and Part

maintenance:

Number Index. A list, in National item identification

Application/Explanation

Code

number (NIIN) sequence, of all National stock numbers

O--Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

(NSN) appearing in the listings, followed by a list, in

organizational level.

alphameric sequence, of all part numbers appearing in

H--Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

the listings. National stock numbers and part numbers

general support level.

are cross-referenced to each illustration figure and item

D--Support items that are removed, replaced, used at

number appearance.

depot, mobile depot, specialized repair activity only.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth

3. Explanation of Columns

position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and

a. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:

identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capabili-

(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure number of

ty to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized

the illustration on which the item is shown.

maintenance functions). This position will contain one

(2) Item number. The number used to identify

of the following maintenance codes:

item called out in the illustration.

Code

Application/Explanation

b. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR)

D--The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

Codes.

repair of the support item is the depot level.

(1) Source code. Source codes indicate the manner

Z--Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

of acquiring support items for maintenance, repair, or

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are

overhaul of end items. Source codes are entered in the

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition ac-

first and second positions of the Uniform SMR Code

tion on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is

format as follows:

entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code

Code

Definition

format as follows:

PA--Item procured and stocked for anticipated or

Recoverability

known usage.

PD--Support item, excluding support equipment, pro-

Definition

Codes

Z--Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn

cured for initial issue or outfitting and stocked

and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.

only for subsequent or additional initial issues or

D--Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

outfittings. Not subject to automatic replenishment.

MD--Item to be manufactured or fabricated at the

capability, return to depot. Condemnation and disposal