Explanation
Code
R-
Repair parts and assemblies that are econo-
a. Identifications of the usable on codes included
mically repairable at DSU and GSU acti-
in column 3 of section II are-
vities and are normally furnished by sup-
Code
Used on-
ply on an exchange basis.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AN/PVS-3
S-
Repair parts and assemblies which are econo-
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AN/PVS-3A
mically repairable at DSU and GSU activi-
b. The following publications pertain to the AN/
ties and which normally are furnished by
PVS-3 and AN/PVS-3A:
supply on an exchange basis. When items
TM 11-5855-209-10 . . Operator's Manual: Night
are determined by a GSU to be uneconomi-
Vision Sights AN/PVS-3
cally repairable, they will be evacuated to a
and AN/PVS-3A.
depot for evaluation and analysis before
TM 11-5855-209-23 . . Organizational and DS Mainte-
final disposition.
nance Manual Including
T-
High-dollar value recoverable repair parts
Repair Parts and Special
which are subject to special handling and
Tool Lists: Night Vision
are issued on an exchange basis. Such re-
Sights, Miniaturized AN/
pair parts normally are repaired or over-
PVS-3 and AN/ PVS-3A
hauled at depot maintenance activities:
(FSN 5855-832-9341; 5855-
U-
Repair parts specifically selected for salvage
156-4992).
by reclamation units because of precious
metal content, critical materials, or high-
a. This manual contains two cross-reference in-
dollar value reusable casings or castings.
dexes (secs. III and IV) to be used to locate a repair
b. Federal Stock Number, Column 2. This column
part when either the Federal stock number, reference
indicates the Federal stock number assigned to the
number (manufacturer's part number) or reference
item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.
designation is known. The first column in each index
c. Description, Column 3. This column indicates
is prepared in numerical or alphanumerical sequence
the Federal item name and any additional descrip-
in ascending order. Where a Federal stock number
tion of the item required. The index number has been
is not listed, refer to the reference number (manu-
included as part of the description to aid in the lo-
facturer's part number) immediately following the
cation of "same as" items. A part number or other
Federal stock number.
reference number is followed by the applicable five-
b. When the Federal stock number or reference
digit Federal supply code for manufacturers in
number is known, follow the procedures given in
parentheses.
(1) and (2) below.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M), Column 4. A 2-character
(1) Refer to the index of Federal stock numbers
alphabetical abbreviation indicating the amount or
erence number. The Federal stock number or refer-
quantity of the item upon which the allowances are
ence number is cross-referenced to the applicable
based, e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.
figure and reference designation or item number.
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit, Column 5. This
(2) When the reference designation is determined,
column indicates the quantity of the item used in
refer to the reference designation index (sec. IV).
the AN/PVS-3 and AN/PVS-3A. A "V" appearing in
The reference designations are listed in numeric-
this column in lieu of a quantity indicates that a
alpha ascending order and are cross-referenced to the
definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims,
page number on which they appear in the repair parts
spacers, etc.). Subsequent appearances of the same
list (sec. II). Refer to the page number noted in the
item in the same subassembly are indicated by the
index and locate the reference designation in the
letters "REF."
repair parts list (col. 10b). If the Description column
f. Allowances 30-Day (GS Maintenance, 1 Year Per
indicates that it is a "SAME AS" item, locate the first
Equipment (Contingency), and Depot Maintenance).
appearance of the item by the index number refer-
Items authorized for requisition as required are
enced.
identified by an asterisk in the allowance column.
g. Illustrations.
(1) Figure number. Indicates the figure number
Manufacturer
in which the item is shown.
Code
(2) Item number or reference designation. Indi-
01139 . . General Electric Company
cates the reference designation or item number used
04963 . . Minnesota Mining and Manufactur-
to identify the item in the illustration.
ing Company
