TM 11-6140-203-14-4&P
Code
Application/Explanation
in performing the actual maintenance function. This
measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical
abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the unit of
F--The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of
repair of the support item is the direct support
issue that will satisfy the required units of measure will
level.
be requisitioned.
Z--Nonreparable. No repair is authorized
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit Indicates the
(3) Recoverability code.
Recoverability
codes are assigned to support items to indicate the
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the
illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional
disposition action on unserviceable items
The
group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the
Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
Recoverability
Special Information Not applicable.
E-4.
codes
Definition
E-5.
How to locate Repair Parts
Z--Nonreparable items When unserviceable, condemn
and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
a. When National stock number or part
A--Item requires special handling or condemnation
number is unknown.
procedures because of specific reasons (i., precious
(1) First Using the table of contents,
metal content, high dollar value, critical material or
determine the functional group within which the item
hazardous material).
belongs.
This is necessary since illustrations are
Refer to appropriate
prepared for functional groups and listings are divided
manuals/directives for specific instruction.
into the same groups.
c. National Stock Number.
Indicates the
(2) Second Find the illustration covering
National stock number assigned to the item and will be
the functional group to which the item belongs.
used for re requisitioning purposes.
(3) Third Identify the item on the
d. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
illustration and note the illustration figure and item
(FSC& The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB
number of the item.
70841/42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,
(4) Fourth Using the Repair Parts Listing,
distributor, or Government agency, etc.
find the figure and item number noted on the illustration.
e
Part Number. Indicates the primary number
b. When National stock number or part
used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,
number is known .
corporation, or Government activity), which controls the
(1) First. Using the Index of National
design and characteristics of the item by means of its
Stock Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and
National stock number or part number. This index is in
inspection requirements to identify an item or range of
NIIN sequence followed by a list of part numbers in
items.
alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration
NOTE
figure number and item number.
When a stock numbered item is requisitioned,
(2) Second After finding the figure and
the repair part received may have a different part
item number, locate the figure and item number in the
number than the part being replaced f.
repair parts list.
Description Indicates the Federal item name
and, if required, a minimum description to
E-6.
Abbreviations
identify the item.
Not applicable.
g. Unit of Measure (U/M).
Indicates the
standard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used
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