How to Locate Repair Parts. - TM-32-5865-216-24-P0092

TM 32-5865-216-24&P

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM). The FSCM is a

five-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify

the manufacturer, distributor, or government agency, etc.

f. Description.

Indicates the Federal item name and, if

required, a minimum description to identify the item.

g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard of the basic

quantity of the listed item as used in performing the actual

maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two character

alphabetical abbreviation (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 quantity of the

item used in the breakout shown on the illustration figure, which is

prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.

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Special Information.

Not applicable.

How to Locate Repair Parts.

When National Stock Number or Part Number is Unknown.

(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine the assembly

or subassembly within which the repair part belongs. This is

necessary since illustrations are prepared for assemblies or

subassemblies, and listings are divided into the same groups.

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the functional group

to which the repair part belongs.

(3) Third. Identify the repair part on the illustration and

note the illustration figure and item number of the repair part.

(4) Fourth. Using the repair parts listing, find the figure

and item number noted on the illustration.

When National Stock Number or Part Number is Known.

Using the index of NSNS and Part Numbers, find the

(1) First.

pertinent national stock number or part number. This index is in NIIN

sequence followed by a list of part numbers in alphanumerical

sequence, cross-referenced to the illustration figure number and item

number.

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item number, locate

the figure and item number in the repair parts list.

Abbreviations.

Not applicable.