TM 11-6625-2946-24P/SL-4-08168A
no specific quantity is applicable, (e.g., shims, spacers,
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
etc).
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition ac-
tion on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
4. Special Information
entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code
a. Detailed manufacturing instructions for items
format as follows:
source coded to be manufactured or fabricated are
Recoverability
found in TM 11-6625-2946-14. Bulk materials required
Definition
Codes
to manufacture items are listed in the Bulk Material
Z--Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn
Group of this manual.
and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
b. Detailed assembly instructions for items source
H--Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
coded to be assembled are found in TM
condemn and dispose at the general support level.
11-6625-2946-14. Assembly components are listed im-
D--Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
mediately following the item to be assembled.
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
c. The following publication pertains to the
disposal not authorized below depot level.
TS-3354/PRC-68 and its components: TM 11-6625-
A--Item requires special handling or condemnation
2946-14, Test Set TS-3354/PRC-68.
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e., precious
d. National stock numbers (NSN'S) that are missing
metal content, high dollar value, ciritcal material or
from P source coded items have been applied for and
hazardous material). Refer to appropriate manuals/
will be added to this TM by future change/revision
directives for specific instructions.
when they are entered in the Army Master Data File
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National
(AMDF). Until the NSN'S are established and published,
stock number assigned to the item and will be used for
submit exception requisitions to: Commander, US Army
requisitioning purposes.
Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN:
DRSEL-MM, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703 for the
d. Federal Supply code for Manufacturer
part required to support your equipment.
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in
SB 708-41/42 which is used to identify the manufac-
5. How to Locate Repair Parts
turer, distributor, or Government agency, etc.
a. When National stock number or put number is
e. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used
unknown.
by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, cor-
(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine the
poration, or Government activity), which controls the
functional group within which the item belongs. This is
design and characteristics of the item by means of its
necessary since illustrations are prepared for functional
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and in-
groups and listings are divided into the same groups.
spection requirements to identify an item or range of
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the func-
items.
tional group to which the item belongs.
NOTE
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration and
When a stock numbered item is requisitioned,
note the illustration figure and item number of the item.
the repair part received may have a different
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find the
part number than the part being replaced.
figure and item number noted on the illustration.
f. Descripton. Indicates the Federal item name and,
b. When National stock number or part number is
if required, a minimum description to identify the item.
known.
g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard of
(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock
the basic quantity of the listed item as used in perform-
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National
ing the actual maintenance function. This measure is ex-
stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN se-
pressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation
quence followed by a list of part numbers in alphameric se-
(e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the unit of measure differs
quence, cross-referenced to the illustration figure number
from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will
and item number.
satisfy the required units of measure will be requisitioned.
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
number, locate the figure and item number in the repair
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the
parts list.
illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional
6. Abbreviations
group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V" ap-
Not applicable.
pearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates that
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