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category. The number of task-hours specified by the
E-4. Tool and Test Equipment Requirements (Sec
"work time" figure represents the average time required
to restore an item (assembly, subassembly, component,
a. Tool or Test Equipment Reference Code. The
module, end item or system) to a serviceable condition
numbers in this column coincide with the numbers used
under typical field operating conditions. This time
in the tools and equipment column of the MAC.
includes preparation time, troubleshooting time, and
The numbers indicate the applicable tool or test
quality assurance/quality control time in addition to the
equipment for the maintenance functions.
time required to perform the specific tasks identified for
b. Maintenance Category.
The codes in this
the maintenance functions authorized in the
column indicate the maintenance category allocated the
maintenance allocation chart. Subcolumns of column 4
tool or test equipment.
are as follows:
c. Nomenclature. This column lists the noun name
C-Operator/Crew
and nomenclature of the tools and test equipment
O-Organizational
required to perform the maintenance functions.
F-Direct Support
d. National/NATO Stock Number. This column
H-General Support
lists the National/NATO stock number of the specific
D-Depot
tool or test equipment.
e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column 5
e,. Tool Number. This column lists the manufacturer's
specifies by code those common tool sets (not individual
part number of the tool followed by the Federal Supply
tools) and special tools, test, and support equipment
Code for manufacturers (5-digit) in parentheses.
required to perform the designated function.
f. Column 6, Remarks. Column 6 contains an
alphabetic code which leads to the remark in section IV,
a. Reference Code.
This code refers to the
Remarks, which is pertinent to the item opposite the
particular code.
b. Remarks. This column provides the required
explanatory information necessary to clarify items
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