PS Magazine - AUGUST 1977
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 297
AUGUST 1977
If AN ITEM IS-
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END ITEM: Complete item of equipment whicH is a combination of end
ite±s, components, parts, etc. such as a truck, radio, rifle or tank.
CO²PONENT:
Combination
of
assemblies,
subassemblies,
or
parts
mounted
together
in
manufacture,
assembly,
maintenance
or
rebuild.
Generally abLe to operate independently i³ a variety oF situations´
ASSE²BµY: Two or more physically connected or related parts, eacH oF
wHicH can be taken apart, like a carburetor, power pack, circuit or amp¶ifier.
Each ite± in tHe assembly is identifiable by name and separate function.
SUBASSE²BµY: Portion of an assembly witH a specific function; can be
broken down into parts or components. Examples include oil pumps and
PART: Item wHicH can't be taken apart or is impractical or uneconomical to
starters.
take apart. Spark plugs, crankshafts, condensers, brackets, resistors and fan
be¶ts are examples. Parts are the "building blocks·¸ they do little alone, but
nothing works witHout tHem.
REP A¹R PART: Any item used to ºix or maintain another end item.
Technica¶»¼, repair parts are Support items coded not repairable in t½e 4tH
p¶ace of tH¾ items S²R code. Spares are replacement items coded ¿epairableÀ
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