SECTION III. TECHNICAL INSPECTION

TB 43-0002-86

3-1. Procedures. Support maintenance organizations and activities are responsible for performing the tech-

nical inspections incident to repair or evacuation of items listed in this bulletin. Technical inspections are to be

made by a qualified individual with Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or job classification specific to the

item being inspected. Inspections will be performed in accordance with equipment maintenance and service-

ability standards applicable to the maintenance level performing the repair. The results of the technical in-

spection will:

a. Determine if the unserviceable condition is the result of other than fair wear and tear; ensure

components have not been removed; and inform owning unit of need to assess liability as necessary.

b. Determine the extent of the maintenance effort required to restore the item to prescribed condi-

tions of serviceability.

c. Classify the item as economically or not economically repairable with correct condition code.

d. Provide for verification of items with condition code P (unserviceable, materiel classified by in-

spection); or H (unserviceable, condemned).

3-2. Forms. Results of technical inspections will be recorded on the following appropriate forms. The appro-

priate form will reflect each applicable cost element and the total estimated cost of repair. The expenditure

limit will be included to compare the estimated cost and to make a determination as to repair or disposition

instructions on preparation of DA Form 2404 and DA Form 2407 are found in DA PAM 738-750. Instructions

on preparation of DA Form 461-5 and DA Form 2590 are found in TB 43-0140 and TB 43-0217. DA Form

461-5 will be required if item listed in this TB is mounted on a transport vehicle not managed by U.S. Army

Tank-Automotive Command (TACOM).

DA Form 461-5 (Vehicle Classification Inspection)

DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Work Sheet)

DA Form 2407 (Maintenance Request)

DA Form 3590 (Request for Disposition or waiver)

SECTION IV. COMPUTATION OF REPAIR COST ESTIMATE

4-1. Repair Cost Fstimates. Repair costs are based on all costs necessary to return materiel to serviceable

condition at the authorized level of maintenance which undertakes the repairs. If repairs are determined to be

within the scope of support maintenance, serviceability standards applicable to the level concerned will be

used to determine work required. The expense for operating maintenance (unit maintenance described in ap-

propriate TM or commercial manual) will not be included in cost estimate when being repaired and returned to

user. The repair cost estimate is derived from the total cost of the following elements.

a. Direct labor (military and civilian), excluding initial inspection costs, includes all labor which can

be specifically identified with repair. Direct labor rates which apply to the total man-hours estimated are

obtained as indicated by procedures in paragraph 4-2a.

b. Direct materials include all repair parts, components and assemblies directly applied during the

repair program. Cost of parts will be the AMDF price, except where local repair programs are already in

effect. Use an estimated cost if materiel is required from local source or needs to be fabricated. Estimate

cost against the price of a like item.

c. Indirect or overhead costs include cost of operating the shop and administrative expense charge-

able to the activity or operation.

d. Contractual Services. All costs for contracted services will be included whether the services will

be for complete repairs or for a small portion of total repairs. Estimate will be from contract documents or

expected cost.