Code
Explanation
c. Description. This column indicates the Federal
return to supply for depot level repair as set
item name and any additional description of the item
forth in AR 710-50. When so listed, they will
required. The abbreviation "w / e", when used as a
be replaced by supply on an exchange basis.
part of the nomenclature, indicates the Federal stock
number, includes all armament, equipment, accessories,
S
Repair part, Special Tools, Test Equipment and
and repair parts issued with the item. A part number or
assemblies which are economically reparable
other reference number is followed by the applicable
at DSU and GSU activities and which
five-digit Federal supply code for manufacturers in
normally are furnished by supply on an
parenthesis. The usable on codes indicate different
exchange basis. When items are determined
model and serial number application. Repair parts
by a GSU to be uneconomically reparable,
quantities included in kits, sets, and assemblies are
they will be evacuated to a depot for
shown in front of the repair part name.
evaluation and analysis before final
d. Unit of Measure (U/M).
A two-character
disposition.
alphabetic abbreviation indicating the amount or
quantity of the item upon which the allowances are
T
High dollar value recoverable Repair parts,
based, e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.
Special Tools and Test Equipment which are
subject to special handling and are issued on
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. This column
an exchange basis.
Such items will be
indicates the quantity of the item used in the assembly
evacuated to the depot for overhaul or final
group. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a
disposition. Communication-Electronics and
quantity indicates that a definite quantity cannot be
Missile Support items will be repaired/
indicated (e.g., shims, spacers, etc.).
overhauled only at depots.
f. Quantity Furnished With Equipment.
This
U
Repair part, Special Tools and Test Equipment
column indicates the quantity of an item furnished with
specifically
selected
for
salvage
by
the equipment.
reclamation units because of precious metal
content, critical materials, high dollar value or
g. Illustration. This column is divided as follows:
reusable casings or castings.
(1) Figure Number.
Indicates the figure
number of the illustration in which the item is shown.
b. Federal Stock Number. This column indicates
the Federal stock number assigned to the item and will
(2) Item Number.
Indicates the callout
be used for requisitioning purposes.
number used to reference the item in the illustration.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Description
Unit
Qty
SMR
Federal stock
Ref. No. & Mfr
Usable
of
auth
code
number
code
on code
meas
PO
4210-270-4512
EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, CARBON DIOXIDE: Hand
EA
14
2-5
type; Charged, 10 lb. Cap.
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