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group numbers, the purpose of which is to
e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column
identify components, assemblies, subas-
5 specifies by code, those common tool sets
semblies, and modules with the next higher
(not individual tools) and special tools, test,
assembly.
and support equipment required to perform
b. Column 2, Component/Assembly. Column
the designated function.
2 contains the noun names of components,
f. Column 6, Remarks. Column 6 contains
assemblies, subassemblies, and modules for
an alphabetic code which leads to the remark
which maintenance is authorized.
in section IV, Remarks, which is pertinent to
c. Column 3, Maintenance Functions. Col-
the item opposite the particular code.
umn 3 lists the functions to be performed on
the item listed in column 2. When items are
listed without maintenance functions, it is
C-4. Tool and Test Equipment Requirements
solely for purpose of having the group num-
(Sect. Ill)
bers in the MAC and RPSTL coincide.
d. Column 4, Maintenance Category. Col-
a. Tool or Test Equipment Reference Code.
umn 4 specifies, by the listing of a "work
The numbers in this column coincide with the
time" figure in the appropriate subcolumn(s),
numbers used in the tools and equipment col-
the lowest level of maintenance authorized to
umn of the MAC. The numbers indicate the
perform the function listed in column 3. This
applicable tool or test equipment for the
figure represents the active time required to
maintenance functions.
perform that maintenance function at the in-
b. Maintenance Category. The codes in this
dicated category of maintenance. If the
colulmn indicate the maintenance category al-
number or complexity of the tasks within the
located the tool or test equipment.
listed maintenance function vary at different
c. Nomenclature. This column lists the
maintenance categories, appropriate "work
noun name and nomenclature of the tooIs and
time" figures will be shown for each category.
test equipment required to perform the
The number of task-hours specified by the
maintenance functions.
"work time" figure represents the average
d. Natioal/NATO Stock Number. This col-
time required to restore an item (assembly,
umn lists the National /NATO stock number
subassembly, component, module, end item or
of the specific tool or test equipment.
system) to a serviceable condition under typi-
e. Tool Number. This column lists the man-
cal field operating conditions. This time in-
ufacturer's part number of the tool followed
cludes preparation time, troubleshooting
by the Federal Supply Code for manufactur-
time, and quality assurance/quality control
ers (5-digit) in parentheses.
time in addition to the time required to per-
form the specific tasks identified for the
maintenance functions authorized in the
C-5. Remarks (Sect. IV)
maintenance allocation chart. Subcolumns of
column 4 are as follows:
C-Operator/Crew
a. Reference Code. This code refers to the
O-Organizational
appropriate item in section II, column 6.
FDirect Support
b. Remarks. This column provides the re-
HGeneral Support
quired explanatory information necessary to
D-Depot
clarify items appearing in section II.
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