Special Information - TM-11-5820-401-34P-2-20008

TM 11-5820-401-34P-2-2

mediately following the item to be assembled.

Recoverability

Definition

codes

b. The following publications pertain to the

z --Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn

RT-524/VRC and RT-524/VRC and its components:

and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.

TM 11-5820-401-10-4, Operator's Quick Checks for.

F --Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,

Receiver-Transmitter, RT-246( )/VRC and

condemn and dispose at the direct support level.

RT-524( )/VRC.

H --Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,

TM 11-5820-401-20P, Radio Sets AN/VRC-12, AN/-

condemn and dispose at the general support level.

VRC-43, AN/VRC-44, AN/VRC-45, AN/VRC-46,

D --Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

AN/VRC-47, AN/VRC-48, AN/VRC-49, AN/-

capability, return to depot. Condemnation and

VRC-54, AN/VRC-55; Receivers-Transmitters, Ra-

disposal not authorized below depot level.

dio, RT-246/VRC and, AN/246A/VRC, RT-524/-

L --Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and dis-

VRC and RT-524A/VRC; Receivers, Radio, R-442/-

posal not authorized below depot/specialized

VRC and R-442A/VRC; Mountings, HT-1029/VRC

repair activity level.

and MT-1898/VRC; Control Frequency Selector,

A --Item requires special handling or condemnation

C-2742/VRC and Control Radio Set, C-2299/VRC.

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e., pre-

TM 11-5820-401-34-2, Radio Sets, AN/VRC-12, AN/-

cious metal content, high dollar value, critical

VRC-43, AN/VRC-44, AN/VRC-46, AN/VRC-47,

material or hazardous material). Refer to appro-

AN/VRC-48, AN/VRC-49 and Receiver-Transmit-

priate manuals/directives for specific instructions.

ters, Radio, RT-246/VRC and RT-246A/VRC and

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock

RT-524/VRC and RT-524A/VRC.

number assigned to the item and will be used for requisi-

c. National stock numbers (NSN's) that are missing

tioning purposes.

from P source coded items have been applied for and will

d. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

be added to this TM by future change/revision when they

The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB

are entered in the Army Master Data File (AMDF). Until

708-41/42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

the NSN's are established and published, submit excep-

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

tion requisitions to: Commander, US Army Communica-

e. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used by

tions-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth,

the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corpora-

ATTN: DRSEL-MM, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703 for the

tion, or Government activity), which controls the design

part required to support your equipment.

and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering

5. How to Locate Repair Parts

drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection re-

a. When National stock number or part number is

quirements to identify an item or range of items.

unknown.

NOTE

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

When a stock numbered item is requisitioned,

fictional group within which the item belongs. This is

the repair part received may have a different part

necessary since illustrations are prepared for functional

number than the part being replaced.

groups and listings are divided into the same groups.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the func-

required, a minimum description to identify the item.

tional group to which the item belongs.

g. Unit of Measure (UIM). Indicates the standard of

(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration and

the basic quantity of the listed item as used in performing

note the illustration figure and item number of the item.

the actual maintenance function. This measure is ex-

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

pressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g.,

figure and item number noted on the illustration.

ea, in, pr, etc). When the unit of measure differs from the

b. When National stock number or part number is

unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the

known.

required units of measure will be requisitioned.

(1) First. Using the Index of National Stock Num-

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the quantity

bers and Part Numbers, find the pertinent National stock

of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration

number or part number. This index is in NIIN sequence

figure, which is prepared for a functional group, subfunc-

followed by a list of part numbers in alphameric sequence,

tional group, or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this col-

cross-referenced to the illustration figure number and

umn in lieu of a quantity indicates that no specific quantity

item number.

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

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item num-

ber, locate the figure and item number in the repair parts

4. Special Information

list.

a. Detailed assembly instructions for items source

6. Abbreviations

c o d e d to be assembled are found in TM

Not applicable.

11-5820-401-34-2. Assembly components are listed im-

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