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d.
Unit of Measure (U/M).
A two-character
(3) Recoverability code.
Indicates whether
alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or
unserviceable items should be returned for recovery or
quantity of the item, as used, upon which the allowances
salvage.
Items not coded are expendable.
are based, e.g., ft, ea., pr., etc.
Recoverability codes are:
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. This column
Code
Explanation
R
Applied to repair parts, (assemblies and components)
indicates the quantity of the item used in the assembly
special tools and test equipment which are
group. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a
considered economically reparable at direct and
quantity indicates that a definite quantity cannot be
general support maintenance levels.
When
indicated (e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).
the item is no longer economically reparable, it is
f. 30-Dav DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.
normally disposed of at the GS level.
When
Note.
Allowances in the GS column are for GS
supply consideration dictate, some of the repair
maintenance only.
parts may be listed for automatic return to supply
(1) The allowance columns are divided into three
for depot level repair as set forth in AR '710-
subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn, opposite the
50.When so listed, they will be replaced by supply
first appearance of each item, is the total quantity of
on an exchange basis.
items authorized for the number of equipments
supported. Subsequent appearances of the same item
S
Repair Parts, Special Tools, Test Equipment and
assemblies which are economically reparable at
will have the letters "REF" in the applicable allowance
DSU and GSU activities and which normally are
columns indicating total allowance quantities will be
furnished by supply on an exchange basis. When
shown with the first appearance of the item. To locate
items are determined by a GSU to be
the referenced item, locate the FSN or reference
uneconomically reparable, they will be evacuated
number in the index. The earliest figure and item
to a depot for evaluation and analysis before final
number is the referenced item. Items authorized for use
disposition.
as required but not for initial stockage are identified with
an asterisk in the allowance column.
T
Higher dollar value recoverable repair parts, special
(2) The quantitive allowances for DS/ GS levels
tools and test equipment which are subject to
of maintenance will represent initial stockage for a 30-
special handling and are issued on an exchange
day period for the number of equipments supported.
basis. Such items will be repaired or overhauled
at depot maintenance activities only. No repair
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
may be accomplished at lower levels.
more than 100 of these equipments: First, divide the
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving the
U
Repair Parts, Tools and Test Equipment specifically
decimal two places left; second, multiply the result by
selected for salvage by reclamation units because
the quantity in the 51-l100 density column. Example,
of precious metal content, critical materials, high
authorized allowances for 51-100 equipments is 40; for
dollar value or reusable casings or castings.
150 equipments multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60 parts required.
g. One-Year Allowances Per 100 Equipments/
b. Federal Stock Number. This column indicates
Contingency Planning Purposes. This column indicates
the Federal stock number assigned to the item and will
opposite the first appearance of each item the total
be used for requisitioning purposes.
quantity required for distribution and contingency
c. Description. This column indicates the Federal
planning purposes. Subsequent appearances of the
item name and a minimum characteristic description
same item will have the letters "REF" in this column. To
required to describe the item. Assembly components
locate the referenced item, locate the FSN or reference
and subassemblies are indented under major
number in the index. The earliest figure and item
assemblies. The abbreviation "w/e" when used as a part
number is the referenced item.
of the nomenclature indicates the Federal stock number
includes all armament, equipment, accessories, and
The range of items indicates total quantities of all
repair parts issued with the item. A part number or other
authorized items required to provide adequate support
reference number is followed by the applicable five-digit
of 100 equipments for one year.
Federal supply code for manufacturer in parenthesis.
Repair part quantities included in kits and sets are
shown in front of the repair part name. Material required
for manufacture or fabrication is identified.
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