Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-11-5825-270-23P0003

TM 11-5825-270-23P

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

1. Scope

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance

This manual lists spares and repair parts; special tools;

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The

special test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

maintenance cods are entered in the third and fourth

(TMDE), and other special support equipment required

positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

for performance of organizational and direct support

(a) The maintenance code entered in the

maintenance of the R-2176/FRN. It authorizes the

third position will indicate the lowest maintenance level

requisitioning and issue of spare and repair parts as

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

indicated by the source 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

Code

Application/Explanation

the following sections:

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

-Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

organizational level.

and repair parts authorized for use in the performance of

-Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be

direct support level.

removed for replacement of the authorized parts. Parts

(b) The maintenance code entered in the

lists are composed of functional groups in numeric

fourth position indicates whether the item is to be

sequence, with the parts in each group listed in figure

repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level with

and item number sequence.

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

the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all

c. Section IV. National Stock Number and Part

authorized maintenance functions). This position will

Number Index. A list, in National item identification

contain one of the following maintenance codes:

number (NIIN) sequence, of all National stock numbers

Code

Application/Explanation

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

-The lowest maintenance level capable of

alphanumeric sequence, of all part numbers appearing

complete repair of the support item is the

in the listings. National stock numbers and part numbers

direct support level.

are cross-referenced to each illustration figure and item

-Repair restricted to designated specialized

number appearance.

repair activity.

3. Explanation of Columns

-Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

a. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:

(1) Figure number. Indicate the figure number

are assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code

of the illustration on which the item is shown.

(2) Item number. The number used to identify

is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code

format as follows:

item called out in the illustration.

b. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR)

Recoverability

Codes.

codes

Definition

(1) Source code. Source code indicate the

-Nonreparable item.

When unserviceable,

manner of acquiring support items for maintenance,

condemn and dispose at the level indicated in

repair, or overhaul of end items. Source codes are

position 3.

entered in the first and second positions of the Uniform

-Reparable item.

When uneconomically

SMR Code format as follows:

reparable, condemn and dispose at the direct

Code

Definition

support level.

-Item

requires

special

handling

-Item procured and stocked for anticipated or

condemnation procedures because of specific

known usage.

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

-Item is not procured or stocked.

If not

dollar value, critical material or hazardous

available through salvage, requisition.

NOTE

material).

Refer to appropriate manuals/

Cannibalization or salvage may be

directives for specific instructions.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

used as a source of supply for any

items source coded above except

Stock number assigned to the item and will be used for

those coded XA and aircraft support

requisitioning purposes.

items as restricted by AR 750.1.