EXPLANATION OF CROSS-REFERENCE INDEXES WORK PACKAGE FORMAT AND COLUMNS

TM 5-2410-233-23P

FIELD MAINTENANCE (UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE) REPAIR PARTS AND

SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS (RPSTL) ALSO INCLUDES SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

(GENERAL SUPPORT AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION - CONTINUED

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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN THE REPAIR PARTS LISTS AND SPECIAL

TOOLS LIST WORK PACKAGES - CONTINUED

QTY (Column 7). The QTY (quantity per figure) column indicates the quantity of the item used in the breakout

shown on the illustration/figure, which is prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, group or an assem-

bly. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a quantity indicates that the quantity is variable and the quantity may

vary from application to application.

EXPLANATION OF CROSS-REFERENCE INDEXES WORK PACKAGE FORMAT AND COLUMNS

National Stock Number (NSN) Index Work Package.

(1)

STOCK NUMBER Column. This column lists the NSN by National Item Identification Number (NIIN)

sequence. The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN (i.e., NSN 5305-01-674-1467). When using

this column to locate an item, ignore the first four digits of the NSN. However, the complete NSN should

be used when ordering items by stock number.

(2)

FIG. Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located. The figures

are in numerical order in WP 0001 00 and WP 0002 00

(3)

ITEM Column. The item number identifies the item associated with the figure listed in the adjacent FIG.

column. This item is also identified by the NSN listed on the same line.

Part Number (P/N) Index Work Package. Part numbers in this index are listed in ascending alphanumeric

sequence (i.e., vertical arrangement of letter and number combination which places the first letter or digit of each

group in order A through Z, followed by the numbers 0 through 9 and each following letter or digit in like order).

(1)

PART NUMBER Column. Indicates the P/N assigned to the item.

(2)

FIG. Column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in the repair

parts list and special tools list work packages.

(3)

ITEM Column. The item number is the number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced

in the adjacent figure number column.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Remanufactured Parts, Core Values and Dealer Exchange Items.

(1)

Remanufactured parts and/or direct dealer parts exchange are available for select Caterpillar supported

items. The user has the option to:

(a) Procure a new part through the normal ordering channels.

(b) Exchange a part through a local Caterpillar dealer and receive a core value credit towards a new part.

factured part.

(2)

Extended nomenclature in the DESCRIPTION column identifies those items that are dealer exchange/re-

man parts (i.e., DEALER EXCHANGE ITEM, PN OR-9608 or DEALER EXCHANGE). If a part is not

listed as a dealer exchange item, order it through traditional supply channels.

(3)

The core value/exchange is a unit-to-Caterpillar dealer direct transaction. To receive the core value, you

must return the part to the local Caterpillar dealer. You will receive a core value (credit) for the returned

item. When you buy a new or remanufactured part, the core value credit is automatically calculated for

your transaction and deducted from the total price. You can complete this transaction using your IMPAC

card.

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