(1) The repair parts indicated by asterisk entries
Explanation
Code
in separate allowance columns for DS and GS
Item requires special handling or condemna-
A-
represent those authorized for use at that category
tion procedures because of specific reasons
of maintenance to be requisitioned on an "as
(i.e., precious metal content, high dollar
required" basis, until stockage is based on demand in
value, critical material or hazardous ma-
accordance with AR 710-2.
terial).
(2) Allowance quantities are indicated in the
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
special tool lists section for special tools, TMDE, and
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
other support equipment.
for requisitioning purposes.
j. 1-Year Allowances Per 100 Equipments
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
Contingency Planning Purposes. Column
and a minimum description required to identify the
intentionally left blank
item. The last line indicates the reference number
k. Depot Maintenance Allowance Per 100 Equip
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
ments. This column indicates opposite the first
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
appearance of each item the total quantity au-
used as an element in item identification to designate
thorized for depot maintenance of 100 equipments.
manufacturer or distributor or Government agency,
l. Illustration. Not applicable.
etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard
1-4. Special Information
or basic quantity by which the listed item is used in
Usable on codes are included in column 3. Uncoded
performing the actual maintenance function. This
items are applicable to all models. Identification of
measure is expressed by a two-character alphabeti-
the usable on codes used in this publication are -
cal abbreviation; e.g., ea, in, pr, etc., and is the basis
Code
Used on
used to indicate quantities and allowances in
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TF-171A/USM
subsequent columns. When the unit of measure
1-5. Location of Repair Parts
differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue
that will satisfy the required unite of measure will
a. This manual contains one cross reference index
be requisitioned.
(see IX) to be used to locate a repair part when either
e. Quantity Furnished with Equipment (Basic
the Federal stock number or reference number
Issue Items Only). Not applicable.
(manufacturer's part number) is known. The first
column in the index is prepared in numerical or
f. Quantity Authorized (Items Troop Installed or
Authorized Only). Not applicable.
alphanumeric sequence in ascending order. The
g. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. This column
reference numbers (manufecture's part numbers)
indicates the quantity of the item used in the
are listed immediately following the last listed
equipment.
Federal stock number in the index of Federal stock
h. 15-Day organizational Maintenance Allowances.
numbers.
(1) The repair parts indicated by an asterisk in
b. When the Federal stock number or reference
the allowance column represent those authorized for
number is known, follow the procedures given in (1)
use at the organizational category, and will be
and (2) below.
requisitioned on an "as required" basis, until
(1) Refer to the index of Federal stack numbers
stockage is based on demand in accordance with AR
(see IX), and locate the Federal stock number or
710-2
reference number. The FSN and reference number
(2) Major Army commanders are authorized to
are cross-referenced to the applicable figure and
approve reduction in the range of support items
item number or reference designation.
authorized for use in units within their commands.
(2) Refer to the repair parts list (sec V and VII)
Recommendations for increase in range of items
and locate the figure number (col 7a - 20P,
authorized for use will be forwarded to the Com-
10a - 34P) and item number or reference designa-
manding General, US Army Electronics Command,
tion (col 7b - 20P, 10b - 34P) as noted in the FSN
ATTN: AMSEL-MA-CRA, Fort Monmouth, NJ.,
index.
c. When the figure and item number or reference
07703.
(3) Allowance quantities are indicated in the
designation are known, scrutinize columns 7a and
special tools list section for special tools, TMDE, and
7b - 20P and 10a and 10b - 35P, of the repair parts
other support equipment.
list (see V and VII) until the item is located.
i. 30-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.
d. When the FSN, reference number, figure
NOTE
number, and item number are not known, scrutinize
Allowances in GS column are for GS
column 3 of the repair parts list (sec V and VII), which
maintenance only.
is arranged in alphabetical order.
