How to Locate Repair Parts. - TM-9-2350-259-24P0016

TM 9-2350-259-24P

g. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS. The following publications pertain to

M901A1 Improved TOW Vehicle and its components:

Refer to TM 9-2350-259-34 for a complete list of all publications referenced

in this manual.

How to Locate Repair Parts.

a. When National Stock Number or Part Number is Not Known.

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

group or subassembly group to which the item belongs. This is necessary since

figures are prepared for assembly groups and subassembly groups, and listings

are divided into the same groups.

(2) Second. Find the figure covering the assembly group or

subassembly group to which the item belongs.

(3) Third.

Identify the item on the figure and note the item

number.

(4) Fourth. Refer to the Repair Parts List for the figure to find

the part number for the item number noted on the figure.

Refer to the Part Number Index to find the NSN, if

(5) Fifth.

assigned.

When National Stock Number or Part Number is Known:

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock Numbers and Part

Numbers, find the pertinent National Stock Number or Part Number. The NSN

index is in National Item Identification Number (NIIN) sequence (see 4.1(1)).

The part numbers in the Part Number index are listed in ascending alphanumeric

sequence (see 4.b). Both indexes cross-reference you to the illustration

figure and item number of the item you are looking for.

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

the item is the one you're looking for, then locate the item number in the

repair parts list for the figure.

7. Abbreviations.

(Abbreviations must be applicable to specific RPSTL and

not listed in MIL-STD-12).

Abbreviations

Explanation

National Item Identification

NIIN

Number (consists of last 9

digits of the NSN)

Repair Parts and Special Tools

RPSTL

List