Special Information - TM-5-6350-262-14-100027

authorized to be used with the equipment will be

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

The FSCM is a five-digit numeric code listed in SB

requisitioned.

708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

j. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

distributor, or Government agency, etc. For BIIL

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on

and ITIAL, see explanation of description column, in

the illustration figure, which is prepared for a

functional group, subfunctional group, or an assem-

f, below.

bly. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a

f, Description. Indicates the Federal item and, if

quantity indicates that no specific quantity is

required, a minimum description to identify the item.

applicable (e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).

(In BIIL and ITIAL only, the following will be used:

C-4. Special Information

"The last line for each item in the BIIL and ITIAL

indicates the part number with the FSCM in

(None).

parentheses." Items that are included in kits and

C-5. How to Locate Repair Parts

sets are listed below the name of the kit or set with

a. When Federal Stock Number or Part Number is

the quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in

the quantity incorporated in unit column. When the

Unknown:

part to be used differs between serial numbers of the

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

the assembly group within which the repair part

same model, the effective serial numbers are shown

as the last line of the description. In the Special Tools

belongs. This is necessary since illustrations are

prepared for assembly groups and listings are

List, the initial basis of issue (BOI) appears as the

divided into the same groups.

last line in the entry for each Special Tool, TMDE,

and support equipment. When density of equipments

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

supported exceeds density spread indicated in the

assembly group to which the repair part belongs.

basis of issue, the total authorization is increased

(3) Third. Identify the repair part on the

illustration and note the illustration figure and item

accordingly.

number of the repair part.

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

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in

the figure and item number noted on the illustration.

performing the actual maintenance function. This

b. When Federal Stock Number or Part Number Is

measure is expressed by a two-character alphabeti-

Known:

cal abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the unit of

(1) First. Using the Index of Federal Stock

measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit

Numbers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent

of issue that will satisfy the required units of

Federal stock number or part number. This index is

measure will be requisitioned.

in ascending alpha-numeric sequence, cross-

h. Quantity Furnished With Equipment (Basic

referenced to the illustration figure number and

Issue Items Only). Indicates the quantity of the basic

item number.

issue item furnished with the equipment.

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item

i. Quantity Authorized (Items Troop Installed or

number, locate the figure and item number in the

Authorized Only). Indicates the quantity of the item

repair parts list.

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