PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-726
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 726
MAY 2013
19
PS 726
MAY 13
UNSERVICEABLE (CONDEMNED)
TAG-MATERIEL
DD FORM 1577
INSPECTION ACTIVITY
REASON OR AUTHORITY
INSPECTOR'S NAME OR STAMP AND DATE
CONDITION
CODE
UNSERVICEABLE (REPARABLE)
TAG-MATERIEL
DD FORM 1577-2
INSPECTION ACTIVITY
REASON OR AUTHORITY
REMOVED FROM
UNIT OF
ISSUE
QUANTITY
SERIAL NO. / LOT NO.
NSN PART NO. AND ITEM DESCRIPTION
CONTRACT OR PURCHASE
ORDER NO.
REMARKS
WARNING: Unauthorized persons removing, defacing or
destroying this tag may be subject to a fine of not more
than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year
or both. (18 USC 1361)
INSPECTOR'S NAME OR
STAMP AND DATE
CONDITION
CODE
TEST/MODIFICATION
TAG-MATERIEL
DD FORM 1576, 1 OCT 66
AUTHORITY
UNIT OF
ISSUE
QUANTITY
SERIAL NO. / LOT NO.
FSN, PART NO. AND ITEM DESCRIPTION
CONTRACT OR PURCHASE
ORDER NO.
REMARKS
WARNING: Unauthorized persons removing, defacing or
destroying this tag may be subject to a fine of not more
than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year
or both. (18 USC 1361)
INSPECTOR'S NAME OR
STAMP AND DATE
CONDITION
CODE
DATE
WORK IN PROGRESS
M
echanics, the aviation support battalion (ASB) can’t read your mind. So they
might sing “Return to Sender” if you don’t Fll out the condition code tags correctly!
To prevent delays in repair or replacement, take time to carefully and legibly Fll
out the right tag with the correct information for turned-in components. Don’t just
write INOP in the REMARKS block. The ASB and depot need to know what you
already have done to troubleshoot the component. ±ailure to provide the ASB with
speciFc faults leaves them with two options: waste time and effort troubleshooting
or return the item without repairs. Either choice delays turn-around time.
You can also speed up turn-around time at the ASB if
the components you turn in are clean.
Keep in mind that your blue tag is only used when
a component needs a non-destructive test/inspection
(NDI). Don’t use a blue tag to have something tested
just to avoid doing your PMCS.
When parts are going to depot for repair, time and cost also go up if the tags are
incomplete. But depots won’t return items that don’t have complete tags. They will
spend the extra money and time to rebuild the component when it may only have
needed a repair for a certain fault. Can you hear that sound? It’s the sound of wasted
maintenance dollars in a day of shrinking budgets.
Save yourself some headaches. If you need help in Flling out green, red or blue
tags, consult DA PAM 738-751,
The Army Maintenance Management System-
Aviation (TAMMS-A).
It is the bible on DA forms and records.
All Aircraft…
Use The
Right
Condition Code Tag
Here is a
list of the
tags and
what they
are used
for…
where are
you going with
that?
I’m dropping
it oFf at
ASB… why?
without a
tag, you’re in
for a wake-up
call and a
long walk
back!
2.±
The red tag,
DD Form 1577, is
for unserviceable/
condemned
components.
3.±
The green tag,
DD Form 1577-2, is
for a component
that needs service
or repair by ASB or
depot.
4.±
The blue tag,
DD Form 1576, is
for a component
scheduled for
NDI or testing.
SERVICEABLE TAG-MATERIEL
DD FORM 1574
NEXT INSPECTION DUE/OVER-
AGE DUE
INSPECTION ACTIVITY
INSPECTOR'S NAME OR STAMP AND DATE
CONDITION
CODE
1.±
The yellow tag,
DD Form 1574, is for
a repaired component
sent back to you from
ASB or depot.
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