TM-9-1200-215-34&P Technical Manual for M109 Automatic Fire Control System (AFCS) Download
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TM 9–1200–215–34&P C–1 APPENDIX C DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE REP AIR P ARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL) Section I. INTRODUCTION C–1. SCOPE This RPSTL lists and authorizes spares and repair parts; special tools; special test; measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE); and other special support equipment required for direct support, general support and depot maintenance of the Paladin AFCS. It authorizes the requisitioning, issue, and disposition of spares, repair parts, and special tools as indicated by the Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) codes. C–2. GENERAL In addition to Section I, Introduction, this Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into the following sections: a. Section II. Repair Parts List. A list of spares and repair parts authorized by this RPSTL for use in the performance of maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be removed for replacement of the authorized parts. Parts lists are composed of functional groups listed in ascending figure alphanumeric sequence, with parts in each group listed in ascending figure and item number sequence. Bulk materials are listed in item name sequence. Repair parts kits are listed separately in their own functional group within Section II. Repair parts for repairable special tools are listed in this section. Items listed are shown on the associated illustration(s) figure(s). b. Section III. Special Tools List. A list of special tools, special TMDE, and other special support equipment authorized by this RPSTL (as indicated by Basis of Issue (BOI) information in the DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) column) for the performance of maintenance. c. Section IV. Cross–Reference Index. A list, in National Item Identification Number (NIIN) sequence, of all National Stock Numbered items appearing in the listing, followed by a list in alphanumeric sequence of all part numbers appearing in the listings. National Stock Numbers and part numbers are cross–referenced to each illustration figure and item number appearance. C–3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTIONS II AND III) a. ITEM NO. (Column (1)). Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the illustration. An * in front of an item number indicates that a change was made for that item. This will only appear when a change is required to the TM. The change number will be shown on the top of the page next to the TM # for this manual, i.e. TM 9–1200–215–34&P C01, indicating that this is the first change to the manual. b. SMR CODE (Column (2)). The Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) code is a 5–position code, containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance level authorization criteria, and disposition instructions, as shown in the following breakout: Change 1