bility code is entered in the fifth position of the
h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on
the illustration figure, which is prepared for a func-
Recoverability
tional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.
codes
Definition
Z-Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-
4. Special Information
demn and dispose at the level indicated in po-
sition 3.
The following publications pertain to the H-182/PT
F--Reparable item. When uneconomically repara-
and its components:
ble, condemn and dispose at the direct sup-
TM 11-5965-283-15, Headset-Microphone H-
port level.
182/PT.
H--Reparable item. When uneconomically repara-
TM 11-5965-283-20P, Headset-Microphone H-
ble, condemn and dispose at the general sup-
182/PT.
port level.
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the Na-
5. How to locate Repair Parts
tional stock number assigned to the item and will
a. When National stock number or part number
be used for requisitioning purposes.
is unknown.
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
(1) First. Using the table of contents, deter-
used by the manufacturer (individual, company,
mine the functional group within which the item
firm, corporation, or Government activity), which
belongs. This is necessary since illustrations are
controls the design and characteristics of the item
prepared for functional groups and listings are di-
by means of its engineering drawings, specifica-
vided into the same groups.
tions, standards, and inspection requirements to
(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the
identify an item or range of items.
functional group to which the item belongs.
NOTE
(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration
and note the illustration figure and item number of
When a stock numbered item is requisi-
the item.
tioned, the repair part received may have
(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing,
a different part number than the part
find the figure and item number noted on the illus-
being replaced.
tration.
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
b. When National stock number or part number
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed
is known.
in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the manufac-
(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock
turer, distributor, or Government agency, etc.
Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
National stock number or part number. This index
and, if required, a minimum description to identify
is in NIIN sequence followed by a list of part num-
the item.
bers in alphameric sequence, cross-referenced to
the illustration figure number and item number.
g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the stand-
ard of the basic quantity of the listed item as used
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item
in performing the actual maintenance function.
number, locate the figure and item number in the
This measure is expressed by a two-character al-
repair parts list.
phabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When
the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue,
6. Abbreviations
the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the re-
Not applicable.
quired units of measure will be requisitioned.
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