TM 9-4931-436-14&P
the quantity incorporated in the unit
Recoverability
Definition
column. When the part to be used dif-
Codes
fers between serial numbers of the same
- Item requires special
model, the effective serial numbers are
A
handling or condemna-
shown as the last line of the descrip-
tion. In the Special Tools List, the
tion procedures because
of specific reasons
initial basis of issue (BOI) appears as
(i.e., precious metal
the last line in the entry for each spe-
content, high dollar
cial tool, special TMDE, and other spe-
cial support equipment. When density of
value, critical mate-
equipments supported exceeds density
rial, or hazardous
spread indicated in the basis of issue,
material). Refer to
appropriate manuals/
the total authorization is increased
directives for specific
accordingly.
g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates
instructions.
the standard of the basic quantity of
c. National Stock Number. Indicates
the listed item as used in performing
the actual maintenance function. This
the National stock number assigned to
measure is expressed by a two-character
the item and which will be used for
alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in,
requisitioning.
pr, etc.). When the unit of measure
d. Part Number. Indicates the pri-
differs from the unit of issue, the low-
mary number used by the manufacturer
est unit of issue that will satisfy the
(individual, company, firm, corporation,
required units of measure will be
or Government activity), which controls
requisitioned.
the design and characteristics of the
h . Quantity Incorporated in Unit.
item by means of its engineering draw-
Indicates the quantity of the item used
ings, specifications, standards, and
in the breakout shown on the illustra-
inspection requirements to identify an
tion figure, which is prepared for a
item or range of items.
functional group, subfunctional group,
or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this
NOTE
column in lieu of a quantity indicates
that no specific quantity is applicable
When a stock numbered item is
(e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).
requisitioned, the item re-
ceived may have a different
part number than the part
C-4.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
being replaced.
a. Detailed assembly instructions for
Federal Supply Code for Manufac-
items source coded to be assembled are
turer (FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit
found in chapter 6, of this manual. As-
numeric code listed in SB 708-42 which
sembly components are listed immediately
is used to identify the manufacturer,
following the item to be assembled.
distributor, or Government agency, etc.
f. Description. Indicates the Federal
C-5.
HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS
item name and, if required, a minimum
description to identify the item. The
a. When National Stock Number or Part
physical security classification of the
Number is Unknown:
item is indicated by the parenthetical
(1) First. Using the table of con-
entry (e.g., Phy Sec C1 (C)-Confidential,
tents, determine the subgroup within
Phy Sec C1 (S)-Secret, Phy Sec C1 (T)-
which the item belongs. This is neces-
Top Secret). Items that are included in
sary since illustrations are prepared
kits and sets are listed below the name
for subgroups, and listings are divided
of the kit or set with the quantity of
into the same groups.
each item in the kit or set indicated in
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