APPENDIX C TM 55-8115-204-23&P
UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
1. SCOPE. This RPSTL lists and authorizes spares and repair parts; special tools; special test, measurement,
and diagnostic equipment (TMDE); and other special support equipment required for performance of unit, direct
support, and general support maintenance of the Cargo Container. It authorizes the requisitioning, issue, and
disposition of spares, repair parts and special tools as indicated by the source, maintenance and recoverability
(SMR) codes.
2. GENERAL. In addition to this section, Introduction, this Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into
the following sections:
a. Section II. Repair Parts List. A list of spares and repair parts authorized by this RPSTL for use in the
performance of maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be removed for replacement of the
authorized parts. Parts lists are composed of functional groups in ascending alphanumeric sequence, with the
parts in each group listed in ascending figure and item number sequence. Bulk materials are listed in item
name sequence. Repair parts kits are listed separately in their own functional group within Section II. Repair
parts for repairable special tools are also listed in this section Items listed are shown on the associated
illustration(s)/figure(s).
b. Section III. Special Tools List. A list of special tools, special TMDE, and other special support
equipment authorized by this RPSTL (as indicated by Basis of Issue (BOI) information in DESCRIPTION AND
USABLE ON CODE column) for the performance of maintenance.
c. Section IV. Cross-references Indexes. A list, in National item Identification Number (NIIN) sequence,
of all National stock numbered items appearing in the listing, followed by a list in alphanumeric sequence of all
part numbers appearing in the listings. National stock numbers and part numbers are cross referenced to each
illustration figure and item number appearance. The figure and item number index lists figure and item number
in alphanumeric sequence and cross references NSN, CAGEC and part number.
3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTIONS II AND III).
a. ITEM NO. (Column (1)). Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the-illustration.
b. SMR Code (Column (2)). The Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) code is a 5-position
code containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance category authorization criteria, and disposition
instruction, as shown in the following breakout:
Source Code
Maintenance Code
Recoverability Code
XX
1st two
XX
X
positions
3rd position
4th position
Who determines
Who can install
Who can do
disposition action
How you get an item
replace or use the
complete repair*
on an unserviceable
item
on the item
item
Complete Repair Maintenance capacity, capability, and authority to perform all corrective maintenance tasks
of the "Repair" function in a use/user environment in order to restore serviceability to a failed item.
(1) Source Code. The source code tells you how to get an item needed for maintenance, repair, or
overhaul of an end item/equipment. Explanations of source codes follows:
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