TM 11-6625-220-24P
Recoverability
on the illustration figure, which is prepared for a
codes
Definition
functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.
H Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
condemn and dispose at the general support
4. Special Information
level.
The following publications pertain to the TS-488A/UP
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National
and its components:
stock number assigned to the item and will be used for
TM 11-6625-220-10, Echo Box TS-488A/UP
requisitioning purposes.
TM 11-6625-220-25, Echo Box TS-488A/UP
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
5. How to Locate Repair Parts
used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,
a. When National stock number or part number is
corporation, or Government activity), which controls the
unknown.
design and characteristics of the item by means of its
(1) First. Using the table of contents,
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and
determine the functional group within which the item
inspection requirements to identify an item or range of
belongs. This is necessary since illustrations are
items.
prepared for functional groups and listings are divided
NOTE
into the same groups.
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
When a stock numbered item is
requisitioned, the repair part received
functional group to which the item belongs.
may have a different part number than
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration
the part being replaced.
and note the illustration figure and item number of the
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM )
item.
The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or
the figure and item number noted on the illustration.
Government agency, etc.
b. When National stock number or part number is
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
known.
and, if required, a minimum description to identify the
(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock
item.
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National
g. Unit of Measure (U/M) Indicates the standard of
stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN
the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing
sequence followed by a list of part numbers in
the actual maintenance function. This measure is
alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration
expressed by a two character alphabetical abbreviation
figure number and item number.
(e.g., ea., in., pr., etc.). When the unit of measure differs
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item
from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will
number, locate the figure and item number in the repair
satisfy the required units of measure will be
parts list.
requisitioned.
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
6. Abbreviations
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown
Not applicable.
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