TM 3-1040-262-13&P
Recoverability
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the
codes
Definition
illustration figure, which is prepared for a functional
group.
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the national
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Special Information
stock number assigned to the item and which will be
Repair parts kits appear as the last entries in the repair
used for requisitioning.
parts listing for the figure in which its parts are listed as
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
repair parts.
used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,
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How to Locate Repair Parts
corporation, or Government activity), which controls the
a. When National Stock Number or Part Number is
design and characteristics of the item by means of its
Unknown:
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and
(1) First.
Using the table of contents,
inspection requirements to identify an item or range of
determine the functional group within which the item
items.
belongs.
NOTE
This is necessary since illustrations are prepared for
functional groups, and listings are divided into the same
When a stock numbered item is
groups.
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
requisitioned, the item received may
functional group to which the item belongs.
have a different part number than the
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration
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,
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or
find 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
Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below
stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN
the name of the kit or set with the quantity of each item in
sequence followed by a list of part numbers in
the kit or set indicated in the quantity incorporated in unit
alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration
column.
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
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Abbreviations Not Applicable.
(e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the unit of measure differs
from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will
satisfy the required units of measure will be
requisitioned.
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit Indicates the
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