TM 9–4940–568–24P
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UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
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 Forward Repair System (FRS). 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 Section I, Introduction, this Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) 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 by item name
in FIG BULK at the end of the section. Repair parts kits or sets are listed separately in their own functional group
within Section II.
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 (UOC) column) for the performance of maintenance.
c. Section IV. Cross–Reference Indexes. A list, in National item identification number (NIIN) sequence, of
all National stock numbered items appearing in the listings, 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.
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 five–position
code containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance category authorization criteria, and disposition
instructions, as shown in the following breakout:
Source
Code
XX
1st
two positions
How you get an item
Maintenance
Code
XX
3rd Position
4th Position
Who can install
replace or use
the item
Who can do
complete repair*
on the item
Recoverability
Code
5th Position
Who determines
disposition action on
an unserviceable
item
X
*Complete Repair: Maintenance capacity, capability, and authority to perform all the corrective maintenance tasks
of the “Repair” function in a use/user environment in order to restore serviceability to a failed item.
