Explanation
Explanation
Code
Code
parts will attempt to obtain the parts
for evaluation and analysis before final
through cannibalization or salvage. The
disposition.
item may be requisitioned, with exception
T--
High dollar value recoverable repair parts,
data, from the end item manager for im-
special tools and test equipment which are
mediate use.
subject to special handling and are issued
G--
Major assemblies that are procured with
on an exchange basis. Such items will be
PEMA funds for initial issue only as ex-
repaired or overhauled at depot mainte-
change assemblies at DS and GS level.
nance activities only. No repair may be
These assemblies will not be stocked above
accomplished at lower levels.
DS and GS level or returned to depot sup-
U--
Repair parts, special tools and test equip-
ply level.
ment specifically selected for salvage by
NOTE
reclamation units because of precious
Cannibalization or salvage may be
metal content, critical materials. high
used as a source of supply for any
dollar value, or reusable casings or cas-
items source coded above except
tings.
those coded X1 and aircraft support
items as restricted by AR 700-42.
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
(2) Maintenance code. Indicates the lowest cate-
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
gory of maintenance authorized to install the listed
for requisitioning purposes.
item. Capabilities of higher maintenance categories
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
are considered equal or better. Maintenance codes
and a minimum description required to identify the
are --
item. The last line indicates the reference number
Code
Explanation
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
C
Crew/operator
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
Organizational maintenance
O
used as an element in item identification to designate
F
Direct support maintenance
manufacturer or distributor or Government agency.
H
General support maintenance
etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.
Depot maintenance
D
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard
(3) Recoverability code. Indicates whether un-
or basic quantity by which the listed item is used
serviceable items should be returned for recovery or
in performing the actual maintenance function.
salvage. Items not coded are nonrecoverable, Re-
This measure is expressed by a two-character al-
coverability codes are --
phabetical abbreviation. e.g., ea, in, pr, etc., and
is the basis used to indicate quantities and allow-
Code
Explanation
ances in subsequent columns. When the unit of mea-
R--
Repair parts (assemblies and components),
sure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit
special tools and test equipment which are
of issue that will satisy the required units of mea-
considered economically reparable at di-
sure will be requisitioned.
rect l nd general support maintenance
e. Quantity Furnished with Equipment (Bacic
levels. When the item is no longer econom-
Issue Items Only). Not applicable.
ically reparable, it is normally disposed of
f. Quantity Authorized (Items Troop Installed
at the GS level. When supply considera-
or Authorized Only. Not applicable.
tions dictate, some of these repair parts
may be listed for automatic return to sup-
g. Quantity Incorporated in Units. This column
ply for depot level repair as set forth in AR
indicates the quantity of the item used in the equip-
ment.
710-1. When so listed, they will be replaced
by supply on an exchange basis.
h. 15-Day Organizational Maintenance Allow-
ances.
S--
Repair parts, special tools and test equip-
(1) The repair parts indicated by an asterisk in
ment, and assemblies which are economic-
the allowance column represent those authorized for
ally reparable at DS and GS activities and
use at the organizational category. and will be re-
which normally are furnished by supply on
quisitioned on an "as required: basis, until stock-
an exchange basis. When items are de-
age is based on demand in accordance with AR
termined by a GSU to be uneconomically
710-2.
reparable, they will be evacuated to a depot
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