Explanation
f. 30-Day DS,/GS Maintenance Allowances.
Code
Repair parts (assemblies and components), spe-
R
(1) The repair parts indicated by asterisk
cial tools and test equipment which are consid-
(*) entries in separate allowance column(s) for
ered economically reparable at direct and general
support maintenance levels. When the item is no
DS and GS represents those parts authorized for
longer economically reparable, it is normally
use at that category of maintenance and will be
disposed of at the GS level. When supply con-
requisitioned on an "as required" basis.
siderations dictate, some of these repair parts
may be listed for automatic return to supply for
(2) Allowance quantities are indicated in
depot level repair as set forth in AR 710-50.
the special tools list section for special tools,
When so listed, they will be replaced by supply
TMDE, and other support equipment.
on an exchange basis.
S
Repair parts, special tools and test equipment,
g. 1-Year Allowances Per 100 Equipments/
and assemblies which are economically reparable
Contingency Planning Purposes. No entries will
at DS and GS activities and which normally are
appear in this column.
furnished by supply on an exchange basis. When
items are determined by a GSU to be uneconom-
h. Depot Maintenance A1lowances Per 100
ically reparable, they will be evacuated to a
Equipments. This column indicates that the items
depot for evaluation and analysis before final
identified with an asterisk (*) are authorized to
disposition.
be requisitioned "as required."
T
High dollar value recoverable repair parts, special
tools and test equipment which are subject to
This column is divided as fol-
i. Illustration.
special handling and are issued on an exchange
lows:
basis. Such items will be repaired or overhauled
at depot maintenance activities only. No repair
(1) Figure Number. Indicates the figure
may be accomplished at lower levels.
number of the illustration on which the item is
U
Repair parts. special tools and test equipment
shown.
specifically selected for salvage by reclamation
units because of precious metal content, critical
(2) Item Number. Indicates the callout num-
materials, high dollar value, or reusable casings
ber used to reference the item on the illustration.
or castings.
b. Federal Stock Number, Indicates the Federal
4. Special Information.
stock number assigned to the item and will be
a. Usable on codes are included in Column 3.
used for requisitioning purposes.
Uncoded items are applicable to all models. Iden-
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
tifications of the usable on codes used in this
and a minimum description required to identify
publication are:
the item. The last line indicates the reference
Code
Use On
number followed by the applicable Federal Sup-
Telescope M127
A
B
Telescope M119
ply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) in paren-
theses. The FSCM is used as an element in item
b. Action change codes indicated in the left-
identification to designate manufacturer or dis-
hand margin of the listing page denote the fol-
tributor or Government Agency, etc., and is iden-
lowing:
tified in SB 708-42.
N-Indicates an added item.
C-Indicates a change in data.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the stand-
R-Indicates a change in FSN only.
ard or basic quantity by which the listed item is
c. The telescopes M127 and M119 are compon-
used in performing the actual maintenance func-
ents of the fire control system of Armored Re-
tion. This measure is expressed by a two-charac-
connaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle M551 and
ter alphabetical abbreviation, e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.,
are contained in the following manuals:
and is the basis used to indicate quantities and
allowances in subsequent columns. When the
Operator and Organizational
TM 9-2350-230-12
unit of measure differs from the unit of issue,
Maintenance Manual.
the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the re-
Organizational, DS, GS. and
TM 9-2350-230-25P/2
Depot Maintenance Repair
quired units of measure will be requisitioned.
Parts and Special Tools List.
Indicates the
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit.
quantity of the item used in the breakout shown
5. How to locate Repair Parts.
in the illustration figure, which is prepared for a
a. When Federal stock number or reference
functional group, subfunctional group, or an as-
number is unknown:
sembly. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu
(1) First. Using the table of contents de-
of a quantity indicates that no specific quantity
termine the subfunctional group within which
is applicable, e.g., shims, spacers, etc.