How to Locate Repair Parts - TM-11-6780-220-24P0004

TM 11-6780-220-24P

issue that will satisfy the required units of measure will

is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code

be requisitioned.

format as follows:

Recoverability

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

codes

Definition

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn

illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional

and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.

group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.

F - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,

4. Special Information

condemn and dispose at the direct support level.

The following publications pertain to the LA-70A and its

D - Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

components:

capability, return to depot. Condemnation and

TM 11-6780-220-12, Test Set, Photographic Flasher

disposal not authorized below depot level.

System, Flight Line LS-70A

L - Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and disposal

TM 11-6780-220-35, Test Set, Photographic Flasher

not authorized below depot/specialized repair

System, Flight Line LS-70A

activity level.

5. How to Locate Repair Parts

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

a. When National stock number of part number is

stock number assigned to the item and will be used for

unknown.

requisitioning purposes.

(1) First.

Using the table of contents,

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

determine the functional group within which the item

used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,

belongs.

This is necessary since illustrations are

corporation, or Government activity), which controls the

prepared for functional groups and listings are divided

design and characteristics of the item by means of its

into the same groups.

engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

inspection requirements to identify an item or range of

functional group to which the item belongs.

items.

(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration

NOTE

and note the illustration figure and item number of the

When a stock numbered item is

item.

requisitioned, the repair part received

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing,

may have a different part number

find the figure and item number noted on the illustration.

than the part being replaced.

b. When National stock number of part number is

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

known.

The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708 42

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock

which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or

Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National

Government agency, etc.

stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

sequence followed by a list of part numbers in

and, if required, a minimum description to identify the

alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration

item.

figure number and item number.

g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard of

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing

number, locate the figure and item number in the repair

the actual maintenance function. This measure is

parts list.

expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation

6. Abbreviations

(e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the unit of measure differs

Not applicable.

from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of

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