TM 5--2350--378--24&P
0040 00--1
INTRODUCTION TO REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL)
0040 00
SCOPE
This RPSTL lists and authorizes spares and repair parts, special tools, special Test, Mesaurement and Diagnostic
Equipment (TMDE), and other special support equipment required for performance of Unit, Direct Support, and
General Support maintenance of the Armored Combat Earthmover, M9 (including depot maintenance spares and
repair parts). It authorizes the requisitioning, issue, and disposition of spares, repair parts, and special tools as
indicated by the source, maintenance, and recoverability (SMR) codes.
GENERAL
In addition to the introduction work package, this RPSTL is divided into the following sections:
1.
Repair Parts List Work Package.
Work packages containing lists of spares and repair parts authorized by
this RPSTL for use in the performance of maintenance. These work packages also include parts which must
be removed for replacement of the authorized parts. Parts lists are composed of functional groups in
ascending alphanumeric sequence, with the parts in each group listed in ascending figure and item number
sequence. Sending units, brackets, filters, and bolts shall be listed with the component they mount on. Bulk
materials are listed by item name in FIG. BULK at the end of the work packages. Repair parts kits are listed
separately in their own functional group and work package. Repair parts for reparable special tools are also
listed in a separate work package. Items listed are shown on the associated illustrations.
2.
Special Tools List Work Package.
Work packages containing lists of special tools, special TMDE, and
special support equipment authorized by this RPSTL (as indicated by Basis of Issue (BOI) information in the
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) column). Tools that are components of common tool sets
and/or Class VII are not listed.
3.
Cross Reference Indexes Work Package.
There are two cross--reference indexes work packages in this
RPSTL: The National Stock Number (NSN) Index work package and the Part Number (P/N) Index work
package. The NSN Index work package refers you to the figure and item number. The P/N Index work
package refers you to the figure and item number.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN THE REPAIR PARTS LIST AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST WORK PACKAGE.
1.
Item No. [Column (1)].
Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the illustration.