number in the index. The earliest figure and item
Code
Explanation
number is the referenced item. Items authorized for use
R
Applied to repair parts (assemblies and
as required but not for initial stockage are identified with
components) which are considered economi-
an asterisk in the allowance column.
cally reparable at direct and general support
maintenance levels. When the maintenance
(2) The quantitative allowance for organiza-
capability to repair these items does not exist,
tional level of maintenance represents one initial
they are normally disposed of at the GS level.
prescribed load for a 15-day period for the number of
When supply considerations dictated, some of
equipments supported.
Units authorized additional
these repair parts may be listed for automatic
prescribed loads, multiply the number of prescribed
return to supply for depost level repair as set
loads by the quantity in the appropriate density column
forth in AR 710-52. When so listed, they will be
to determine the number of repair parts authorized.
replaced by supply on an exchange basis.
S
Repair parts and assemblies which are
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
economically reparable at DSU and GSU
more than 100 of these equipments; First, divide the
activities and which normally are furnished by
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving the
supply on an exchange basis. When items are
decimal two spaces left; second, multiply the result by
determined by a GSU to be uneconomically
the quantity in the 51-100 density column. Example.
reparable, they will be evacuated to a deport for
authorized allowance for 51-100 equipments is 12; for
evaluation and analysis before final disposition.
140 equipments, multiply 12 by 1.40 or 16.80 rounded
T
High dollar value recoverable repair parts which
off to 17 parts required.
are subject to special handling and are issued
(4) Subsequent changes to allowances will be
on an exchange basis.
Such repair parts
limited as follows: No change in the range of items is
normally are repaired or overhauled at depot
authorized.
If additional items are considered
maintenance activities.
necessary. recommendation should be forwarded to the
U
Repair parts specifically selected for salvage by
U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Command for exception
reclamation units because of precious metal
or revision to the allowance list. Revisions to the range
content, critical materials, or high dollar value
of items authorized will be made by the U.S. Army
reusable casings or castings.
Mobility Equipment Command based upon engineering
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
experience, demand data, or TAERS information.
stock number assigned to the item and will be used for
g. Thirty-Day DS Maintenance Allowances.
requisitioning purposes.
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
(1) The allowance columns are divided into
and any additional description of the item required.
three subcolumns.
Indicated in each subcolumn,
Assembly components and subassemblies are indented
opposite the first appearance of each item, is the total
under major assemblies. A part number or other
quantity of items authorized for the number of
reference number is preceded by the applicable 5-digit
equipments supported. Subsequent appearances of the
Federal supply code for manufacturers in parenthesis.
same item will have the letters "REF" in the applicable
Repair parts quantities included in kits and sets are
allowance column. To locate the referenced item locate
shown in front of the repair part name. Material required
the index. The earliest figure and item number is the
for manufacture or fabrication is identified.
referenced item. Items authorized for use as required
d. Unit of A Measure (U/M). A two-character
but not for initial stockage are identified with an asterisk
alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or
in the allowance column.
quantity of the item upon which the allowances are
(2) The quantitative allowances for DS level
based, e.g., ft, ea, pr. etc.
of maintenance will represent initial stockage for a 30-
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the
day period for the number of equipments supported.
quantity of the item used in the assembly group. A "V"
appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates
(3) To determine allowances when supporting
that a definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims.
more than 100 of these equipments. First, divide the
spacers, etc.)
number of equipments supported by 100 by moving the
f. Fifteen-Day Organizational Maintenance Allow-
decimal two places left. Second, multiply the result by
ance.
the quantity in the 51-100 density column. Example,
authorized allowance for 51-100 equipments is 40; for
(1) The allowance columns are divided into
150 equipments multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60 parts required.
four subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn opposite
the first appearance of each item is the total quantity of
the items authorized for the number of equipments
h. One-Year Allowance Per 100 Equipments/
supported. Subsequent appearances of the same item
Contingency Planning Purposes. Indicates opposite the
will have the letters "REF" in the allowance column. To
first appearance of
locate the referenced item, locate the FSN or reference
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