Explanation of Format

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equipment required to perform the designated function.

C-3. Explanation of Format

The numbers appearing in this column refer to specific

a. Column 1, group number. Column 1 lists group

tools and test equipment which are identified in table 1.

numbers, the purpose of which is to identify components,

e. Column 5, Remarks. Self-explanatory.

assemblies, subassemblies and modules with the next

higher assembly.

b. Column 2, functional group. Column 2 lists the

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Explanation of Format of Table 1, Tool and

noun names of components, assemblies, subassemblies

Test Equipment Requirements

and modules on which maintenance is authorized.

The column in Table 1, Tool and Test Equipment

c. Column 3, maintenance functions. Column 3

Requirements are as follows:

lists the maintenance category at which performance of

a. Tools and Equipment. The numbers in this

the specific maintenance function is authorized.

column coincide with the numbers used in the tools and

Authorization to perform a function at any category also

equipment column of the Maintenance Allocation Chart.

includes authorization to perform that function at higher

The numbers indicate the applicable tool for the

categories. The codes used represent the various

maintenance function.

maintenance categories as follows:

b. Maintenance Category.

The codes in this

Code

Maintenance category

column indicate the maintenance category normally

Operator/Crew

allocated the facility.

Organizational Maintenance

c. Nomenclature. This column lists tools, test, and

Direct Support Maintenance

maintenance equipment required to perform the

General Support Maintenance

maintenance functions.

Depot Maintenance

d. Federal Stock Number. This column lists the

d. Column 4, tools and test equipment. Column 4

Federal stock number of the specific tool or test

specifies, by code, those tools and test

equipment.

e. Tool Number. Not used.

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