Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-11-5821-260-20P-10005

TM 11-5821-260-20P-1

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

1. Scope

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance authorized

This manual lists spares and repair parts; special tools;

to USE and REPAIR support items. The maintenance

special test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the

(TMDE), and other special support equipment required

Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

for performance of organizational maintenance of the

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third

AN/ARC-l15A(V)1. It authorizes the requisitioning and

position will indicate the lowest maintenance level

issue of spares and repair parts as indicated by the source

authorized to remove, replace, and use the support item.

and maintenance codes.

The maintenance code entered in the third position will

2. General

indicate one of the following levels of maintenance

This Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into the

Application/Explanation

Code

following Sections:

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

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

organizational level.

repair parts authorized for use in the performance of

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth

maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be

position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and

removed for replacement of the authorized parts. Parts

identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability

lists are composed of functional groups in numeric se-

to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized mainte-

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

nance functions). This position will contain one of the of

item number sequence.

the following maintenance codes:

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

Application/Explanation

Code

c. Section IV. National Stock Number and Part Num-

Z -- Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

ber Index. A list, in National item identification number

(3) Recoveraability code. Recoverability codes are

(NIIN) sequence, of all National stock numbers (NSN)

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition action

appearing in the listings, followed by a list, in alphameric

on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is entered

sequence, of all part numbers appearing in the listings.

in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code format as

National stock numbers and part numbers are cross-

follows:

referenced to each illustration figure and item number ap-

pearance.

Recoverability

Definition

codes

3. Explanation of Columns

Z -- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn

a. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:

and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.

(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure number of

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock

the illustration on which the item is shown.

number assigned to the item and will be used for requisi-

(2) Item number. The number used to identify item

tioning purposes.

called out in the illustration.

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used by

b. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR)

the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corpora-

Codes.

tion, or Government activity), which controls the design

(1) Source code. Source codes indicate the manner

and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering

of acquiring support items for maintenance, repair, or

drawings, specification, standards, and inspection re-

overhaul of end items. Source codes are entered in the

quirements to identify an item or range of items.

first and second positions of the Uniform SMR Code for-

NOTE

mat as follows:

When a stock numbered item is requisitioned,

the repair part received may have a different part

Code

Definition

PA -- Item procured and stocked for anticipated or known

number than the part being replaced.

usage.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

XD -- A support item that is not stocked. When required,

The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42

item will be procured through normal supply

which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or

channels.

Government agency, etc.

NOTE

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if

required, a minimum description to identify the item.

Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a

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

source of supply for any items source coded

above except those coded XA and aircraft sup-

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing

the actual maintenance function. This measure is ex-

port items as restricted by AR 700-42.