TM 32-5985-342-14&P
Code
Application/Explanation
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item
name and, if required, a minimum description to identify
the item.
F
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The lowest maintenance level capable of
complete repair of the support item is the
direct support level.
g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the
standard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used
D
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The lowest maintenance level capable of
in performing the actual maintenance function. This
complete repair of the support item is the
measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical
depot level.
abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the U/M
differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that
Z
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Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
will satisfy the required U/M will be requisitioned.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates
codes are assigned to support items to indicate the
the quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on
disposition action on unserviceable items.
The
the illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the
group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V"
uniform SMR code format as follows:
appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates
that no specific quantity is applicable (e.g., shims,
Recoverability
spacers, etc.).
Code
Definition
E-4 SPECIAL INFORMATION. Not applicable.
Z
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Nonreparable item. When unserviceable,
condemn and dispose at the level
E-5 HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS.
indicated in position 3.
a. When National Stock Number or Part Number is
F
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Reparable item. When uneconomically
unknown:
reparable, condemn and dispose at the
(1) First.
Using the table of contents,
direct support level.
determine the functional group or subgroup within which
the item belongs. This is necessary since illustrations
D
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Reparable item. When beyond lower
are prepared for functional groups or subgroups, and
level repair capability, return to depot.
listings are divided into the same groups.
Condemnation
and
disposal
not
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
authorized below depot level.
functional group or subgroup to which the item belongs.
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration
c. National Stock Number (NSN). Indicates
and note the illustration figure and item number of the
the NSN assigned to the item and which will be used for
item.
requisitioning.
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing,
find the figure and item number notes on the illustration.
d. Part Number.
Indicates the primary
number used by the manufacturer (individual, company,
b. When National Stock Number or Part Number is
firm, corporation, or Government activity), which
known:
controls the design and characteristics of the item by
means of its engineering drawings, specifications,
standards, and inspection requirements to identify an
(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock
item or range of items.
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent NSN or
part number. This index is in NIIN sequence, followed
NOTE
by a list of part numbers in alphanumeric sequence,
When a stock numbered item is
cross-referenced to the illustration figure number and
requisitioned, the item received may
item number.
have a different part number than the
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item
part being replaced.
number, locate the figure and item number in the repair
parts list.
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in
E-6 ABBREVIATIONS . Not applicable.
SB 70841/42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,
distributor, or Government agency, etc.
E-2