Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-11-6625-2971-24P0003

TM 11-6625-2971-24P

SECTION I.

INTRODUCTION

1. Scope

This manual lists and authorizes spares and repair parts; special tools; special test, measurement, and diagnostic

equipment (TMDE); and other special support equipment required for performance of organizational, direct support, and

general support maintenance of the MK- 1978A/VRC. It authorizes the requisitioning, issue, and disposition of spares,

repair parts and special tools as indicated by the source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) codes.

2. General

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 in ascending numeric sequence, with the parts in each group listed in ascending item

number sequence. Figure numbers are listed directly beneath the group header.

b. Section III. Special Tools List. Not applicable.

c. Section IV. National Stock Number and Part Number Index. A list, in National item identification number (NMIN)

sequence, of all National stock numbered items appearing in the listing, followed by a list in alphameric 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.

3. Explanation of Columns (Section II and Section III)

a. Item No. (Column (1)). Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the illustration.

b. SMR Code (Column (2)). The source, maintenance, and recoverability (SMR) code is a five-position code

containing supply/requisitioning information, maintenance category authorization criteria, and disposition instruction, as

shown in the following breakout: