Explanation of Columns - TM-5-4120-270-35P0004

TM 5-4120-270-35P

Code

Explanation

group. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a

Applied to repair parts, (assemblies and

quantity indicates that a definite quantity cannot be

components) special tools and test equipment

indicated (e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).

which are considered economically reparable

Thirty-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.

at direct and general support maintenance

levels.

When the item is no longer

economically reparable, it is normally

NOTE

disposed of at the GS level. When supply

Allowances in GS column are for GS

considerations dictate, some of these repair

maintenance only.

parts may be listed for automatic return to

(1) The allowance columns are divided

supply for depot level repair as set forth in AR

into three subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn,

710-50. When so listed, they will be replaced

opposite the first appearance of each item, is the total

by supply on an exchange basis.

quantity of items authorized for the number of

Repair Parts, Special Tools, Test Equipment and

equipment' supported. Subsequent appearances of the

assemblies which are economically reparable

same item will have the letters "REF" in the applicable

at DSU and GSU activities and which

allowance column. To locate the referenced item,

normally are furnished by supply on an

locate the FSN or reference number in the index. The

exchange basis. When items are determined

earliest figure and item number is the referenced item.

by a GSU to be uneconomically reparable,

Items authorized for use as required but not for initial

they will be evacuated to a depot for

stockage are identified with an asterisk in the allowance

evaluation

and

analysis

before

final

column.

disposition.

(2) The quantitative allowances for

Higher dollar value recoverable repair parts,

DS/GS levels of maintenance will represent initial

special tools and test equipment which are

stockage for a 30-day period for the number of

subject to special handling and are issued on

equipment' supported.

an exchange basis.

Such items will be

(3) To determine allowances when

repaired or overhauled at depot maintenance

supporting more than 100 of these equipment' : First,

activities only.

No repair may be

divide the number of equipment' supported by 100 by

accomplished at lower levels.

moving the decimal two places left; second, multiply the

Repair Parts, Special Tools and Test Equipment

results by the quantity in the 51-100 density column.

specifically

selected

for

salvage

Example, authorized allowance for 51-100 equipment'

reclamation units because of precious metal

is 40; for 150 equipment' multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60

content, critical materials, high dollar value or

parts required.

reusable casings or castings.

One-Year Allowance Per 100 Equipments/

Contingency Planning Purposes. This column indicates

Federal Stock Number.

This column

opposite the first appearance of each item the total

indicates the Federal stock number assigned to the item

quantity required for distribution and contingency

and will be used for requisitioning purposes.

planning purposes. The range of items indicates total

Description.

This column indicates the

quantities of all authorized items required to provide for

Federal item name and any additional description of the

adequate support of 100 equipment' for one year.

item

required.

Assembly

components

and

Subsequent appearances of the same item will have the

subassemblies are indented under major assemblies.

letters "REF" in the allowance column. To locate the

The abbreviation "w/e" when used as a part of the

referenced item, locate the FSN or reference number in

nomenclature indicates the Federal stock number

the index.

includes all armament, equipment, accessories, and

The earliest figure and item number is the referenced

repair parts issued with the item. A part number or other

item.

reference number is followed by the applicable five-digit

Depot Maintenance Allowance Per 100

Federal supply code for manufacturers in parenthesis.

Equipments. This column indicates opposite the first

Repair parts quantities included in kits and sets are

appearance of each item the total quantity authorized

shown in front of the repair part name. Material required

for depot maintenance of 100 equipment' . Subsequent

for manufacture or fabrication is identified.

appearances of the same item will have the letters

Unit of Measure (U/M). A two-character

"REF" in the allowance column.

To locate the

alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or

referenced item, locate the FSN or reference number in

quantity of the item upon which the allowances are

the index. The earliest figure and item number is the

based, e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.

Quantity Incorporated in Unit. This column

indicates the quantity of the item used in the assembly