repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance
m a n u f a c t u r e r , distributor, or Government
level with the capability to perform complete
agency, etc.
repair (i. e., all authorized maintenance func-
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
tions). This position will contain one of the
and, if required, a minimum description to
following maintenance codes:
identify the item. Items that are included in kits
and sets are listed below the name of the kit or set
Application/
Explanation
Code
with the quantity of each item in the kit or set
indicated in the quantity incorporated in unit
H
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
repair of the support item is the general support
column. T h e indented parts comprise the
level.
assembly under which they are listed.
Z
Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.
g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates
the
standard of the basic quantity of the listed item
as used in performing the actual maintenance
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes
function. This measure is expressed by a two-
are assigned to support items to indicate the
character alphabetical abbreviation (e. g., ea, in,
disposition action on unserviceable items. The
pr, etc.). When the unit of measure differs from
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position
the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will
of the Uniform SFR Code format as follows:
satisfy the required units of measure will be
requisitioned.
Recoverability
Code
Definition
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn
Z
on the illustration figure, which is prepared for a
and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
functional group.
H Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
condemn and dispose at the general support
B-4. How to Locate Repair Parts
level.
a. When National stock number or part number
is unknown:
(1) Identify the repair part on the illustration
c . National Stock Number, Indicates the
and note the item number of the repair part.
National stock number assigned to the item and
will be used for requisitioning purposes.
(2) Using the Repair Parts Listing, find the
item number noted on the illustration.
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
b. When National stock number or part number
used by the manufacturer (individual, company,
is known:
firm, corporation, or Government activity), which
controls the design and characteristics of the item
( 1 ) Using the Index of National Stock
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent
by means of its engineering drawings,
National stock number or part number. This
specifications s t a n d a r d s , a n d i n s p e c t i o n
requirements, to identify an item or range of
index is in ascending NSN sequence, followed by
a list of part numbers in ascending alphanumeric
items.
sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration
NOTE
figure number and item number.
When a stock-numbered item is
(2) After finding the figure and item number,
requisitioned, the repair part received
locate the figure and item number in the repair
may have a different part number than
parts list.
the part being replaced.
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
B-5. Abbreviations
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code
(Not applicable)
listed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the
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