Section I. INTRODUCTION

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Scope

overhaul of end items. Source codes are -

This manual lists basic issue items, items troop

installed or authorized, repair parts, and special tools

Code

Explanation

required by the crew/operator for operation and

P A - Item procured and stocked for anticipated or

required for the performance of organizational,

known usage.

direct support, general support, and depot mainte-

PB - Item procured and stocked for insurance pur-

nance of the TF-171A/USM. The PCCN for the

TF-171A/USM is GTEADS for all models.

poses because essentiality dictates that a

minimum quantity be available in the sup-

1-2 General

ply systems.

This basic issue items, items troop installed or

PC - Item procured and stocked and which other-

wise would be coded PA except that it is

authorized, repair parts and special tools list is

divided into the following sections -

deteriorative in nature.

PD - Support item, excluding support equipment,

a Basic Issue Items List - Section II. Not applica-

procured for initial issue or outfitting and

ble.

b. Items Troop Installed or Authorized List -

stocked only for subsequent or additional

initial issues or outfitting. Not subject

Section III. Not applicable.

c. Prescribed Load Allowance (PLA) - Section IV.

to automatic replenishment.

Not applicable.

PE - Support equipment procured and stocked for

d. Repair Parts List - Section V. A list of repair

initial issue or outfitting to specified main-

parts authorized for the performance of mainte-

tenance repair activities.

PF - Support equipment which will not be stocked

nance at the organizational level. This repair parts

list is arranged in alphabetical order.

but which will be centrally procured on de-

e. Special Tools, Test and Support Equip-

mand.

ment - Section VI. Not applicable.

PG - Item procured and stocked to provide for sus-

f. Repair Parts List - Section VII. A list of repair

tained support for the life of the equipment.

parts authorized for the performance of mainte-

It is applied to an item peculiar to the equip-

nance at the direct support, general support, and

ment which because of probable discon-

depot level.

tinuance or shutdown of production facili-

Test and Support

g. Special Tools,

ties would prove uneconomical to reproduce

Equipment - Section VIII. Not applicable

at a later time.

h. Index - Federal Stock Number and Reference

KD - An item of depot overhaul/repair kit and not

Number Cross-Reference to Figure and Item

purchased separately. Depot kit defined as

Numer - Section IX. A list, in ascending numerical

a kit that provides items required at the

sequence, of all Federal stock numbers appearing in

time of overhaul or repair.

the listings, followed by a list, in alphameric

KF - An item of a maintenance kit and not pur-

sequence, of all reference numbers appearing in the

chased separately. Maintenance kit defined

listings Federal stock number and reference num-

as a kit that provides an item that can be re-

bers are cross-referenced to each illustration figure

placed at organizational or direct support

and item number or reference designation appear-

or general support levels of maintenance.

ance.

KB - Item included in both a depot overhaul/repair

kit and a maintenance kit.

1-3 Explanation of Columns

MO - Item to be manufactured or fabricated at or-

The following provides an explanation of columns

ganizational level.

found in the tabular list.

MF - Item to be manufactured or fabricated at di-

a. Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability Codes

rect support maintenance level.

(SMR).

MH -Item to be manufactured or fabricated at gen-

(1) Source code. Indicates the manner of acquir-

eral support maintenance level.

ing support items for maintenance, repair, or

MD -Item to be manufactured or fabricated at de-

pot maintenance level.