*TM 11-5820-257-12P

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL MANUAL

OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOL LISTS
AND MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART,
ANTENNA TUNING UNITS BC-939-A AND BC-939-B
AND TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY TN-339/GR

Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington 25, DC

10 June 1964

Paragraph Page

Section I. INTRODUCTION
Scope ............................................................................................ 1 1
Parts for maintenance.................................................................. 2 2
Reporting of equipment manual improvements .. ....................... 3 2
II. FIRST ECHELON PARTS LIST................................................... ....................... 3
III. SECOND ECHELON FUNCTIONAL PARTS LIST ................... ....................... 4
IV. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION
General ........................................................................................ 4 5
Columns........................................................................................ 5 5
V. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART .......................................................... 8
VI. ALLOCATION OF TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS .................... 10

SECTION I
INTRODUCTION

1. Scope basic operator maintenance of the equip-

a. This manual includes an operator's mainte- ment are also listed.
nance repair parts and special tools list and an or- (2) The organizational maintenance repair
ganizational maintenance repair parts and special parts and special tools list lists the repair
tools list. parts authorized for organizational
(1) The operator's maintenance repair parts maintenance and is a basis for requisi-
and special tools list lists items supplied tioning by organizations which are
for initial operation. The list includes authorized the major item of equipment.
parts and material issued as part of the End items of equipments are issued on
major end item. All items authorized for the basis of allowances prescribed in

*This manual supersedes TM 11-5820-257-12P, 28 April 1969 including C1, 19 January 1962.

This copy is a reprint which includes current 1

pages from change 1.
 equipment authorization tables and other age but if required, may be requisitioned
documents that are a basis for requisi- for immediate use only.
tioning. (9) Illustration. The "Item No." column lists
(3) The maintenance allocation chart assigns the reference designations that appear on
maintenance functions and repair opera- the part in the equipment. These same
tions to be performed by the lowest ap- designations are also use on any illustra-
propriate maintenance echelon. tions of the equipment. The numbers in
b. Columns are as follows: the "Figure No." column refer to the il-
(1) Federal stock number. This column lists lustrations where the part is shown.
the 11-digit Federal stock number. 2. Parts for Maintenance
(2) Designation by model. The dagger (t) in-
dicates model in which the part is used. When this equipment is used by signal service
(3) Description. Nomenclature or the stan- organizations organic to the theater headquarters
dard item name and brief identifying data or communication zones to provide theater com-
for each item are listed in this column. munications, those repair parts authorized up to
When requisitioning, enter the nomen- and including fourth echelon are authorized for
clature and description. stockade by the organization operating this equip-
(4) Unit of issue. The unit of issue is each ment.
unless otherwise indicated and is the sup- 3. Reporting of Equipment
ply term by which the individual item is Manual Improvements
counted for procurement, storage, requi- The direct reporting, by the individual user, or
sitioning, allowances, and issue purposes. errors, omissions, and recommendations for im-
(5) Expandability. No n e x p e n d a b1 e proving this equipment manual is authorized and
items are indicated by NX. Expendable encouraged. DA Form 2028 will be used for re-
items are not annotated. porting these improvement recommendations. This
(6) Quantity authorized. Under "Items Com- form may be completed using pencil, pen, or type-
prising an Operable Equipment," the col- writer. DA Form 2028 will be completed in tripli-
umn lists the quantity of items supplied cate and forwarded by the individual using the
for the initial operation of the equipment. manual. The original and one copy will be for-
(7) Quantity incorporated in unit. This col- warded direct to: Commanding General, U.S.
umn lists the quantity of each part found Army Electronics Command, ATTN: AMSEL-
in a given assembly, component, or MRMP-P, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, 07703.
equipment. One information copy will be furnished to the indi-
(8) Organizational. An asterisk (*) indicates vidual's immediate supervisor (officer, noncommis-
that an item is not authorized for stock- sioned officer, supervisor, etc).

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 SECTION II. FIRST ECHELON FUNCTIONAL PARTS LIST

ILLUSTRATION
DESIGNATION UNIT QTY
FEDERAL BY DESCRIPTION OF EXP AUTH FIG ITEM
STOCK NUMBER MODEL ISSUE NO. NO.

ANTENNA TUNING UNITS BC-393-A, B;

TUNNER, RADIO FREOUENCY TN-339/G

Grd thru AGC TECHNICAL MANUAL TM 11-5820-257-12P 2

NOTE: Model Column 1 refers to BC-939-A; Column 2 refers to

BC-939-B; Column 3 refers to TN-339/GR

5820-223-4641 ANTENNA TUNING UNITS B; Signal dwg SC-DL-34409 NX 1 1

5820-681-9667 TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY: 2 to 10 mc and 1C to 20 mc; 2 bands; 1

9-3/32 x 13-5/16" x 21-1/4" o/a dim; Barker & Wi lliamson dwg No.
321CC

RUNNING SPARES

NO PARTS AUTHORIZED FOR STOCKAGE AT FIRST ECHELON.

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BC 939-A, B & TN-339/GR
 SECTION III. SECOND ECHELON FUNCTIONAL PARTS LIST

ILLUSTRATION
DESIGNATION UNIT QTY
FEDERAL BY DESCRIPTION OF EXP AUTH FIGURE ITEM
STOCK NUMBER MODEL ISSUE NO. NO.

ANTENNA TUNING UNITS BE-939/A, B; TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY

TN-339/GR

NOTE: Model column 1 refers to BE-939-A; Column 2 refers

to BE-939-B; Column 3 refers to TN-339/GR

5820-223-4641 ANTENNA UNITS BE-939-A, B: Signal dwg SC-DL-34409 NX 1

5820-681-9667 TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY TN-339/GR: 2 to 1C me and 10 to 20 NX

mc; 9-J/32" x 13-5/16" x 21-1/4" o/a; Baiker &
Williamson dwg No. 32]00

5910-574-8160 CAPACITOR, FIXED, VACUUM D1 ELECTRIC:: 12mmf; 20,000v. ac. peak 1 * 2 C22
28 amp, 2-1/4" dia. x 6-1/2" lg Jenning Mfg. VC-12

5910-160-0395 CAPACITOR, FIXED,VACUUM D1 ELECTRIC: 5C mmf; 2% 2C,000 V 1 1 * 2 C30

peak; 2-1/4" dia x 5" lg Eimdc type VC 50-20

5820-161-0145 CRANK, HAND: Signal dwg SC-B-34445 Grp 2 1 *

5820-128-9734 CRANK, HAND: Signal dwg SC-B-34445 Grp 1 1 *

5985-498-0395 HANDLE: Signal dwg SC-B-34446 2 *

5355-160-5887 KNOB: accom 1/4" shaft; pointer attached; Kurz-Kasch p/n 1 *
S -309-64-BB-40269

5355-160-0697 KNOB: accom 1/4" shaft w/o marking; Kurz-Kasch p/n 1 *

S-309-64BB

SELMS 002 TF
1 JUN 6 BC-939-A, B, & TN-339/GR
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 SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION

4. General (e) Replace. To substitute serviceable compo-

nents, assemblies, or subassemblies, for un-
This section assigns maintenance functions to be
serviceable components, assemblies, or sub-
performed on components, assemblies, and subas-
assemblies.
semblies, by the lowest appropriate maintenance
echelon. (f) Repair. To restore an item to serviceable
condition through correction of a specific
5. Columns failure or unserviceable condition. This
a. Columns in the maintenance allocation chart function includes but is not limited to weld-
are as follows: ing, grinding, riveting, straightening, and
(1) Part or component. This column shows replacement of parts other then the trial and
only the nomenclature or standard item error replacement of running spare type
name. Additional descriptive data are in- items such as fuses, lamps, or electron
cluded only where clarification is necessary tubes.
to identify the component. Components, as- (g) Align. To adjust two or more components
semblies, and subassemblies are listed in of an electrical system so that their functions
top-down order. That is, the assemblies are properly synchronized.
which are part of a component are listed
immediately below that component, and the (h) Calibrate. To determine, check, or rectify
subassemblies which are part of an assem- the graduation of an instrument, weapon, or
bly are listed immediately below that as- weapons system, or components of a weap-
sembly. Each generation breakdown ons system.
(components, assemblies, or subassemblies) (i) Overhaul. To restore an item to completely
is listed in disassembly order or alphabetical serviceable condition as prescribed by
order. serviceability standards developed and pub-
(2) Maintenance function. This column indi- lished by heads of technical services. This
cates the various maintenance functions al- is accomplished through employment of the
located to the echelons. technique of "Inspect and Repair Only as
(a) Service. To clean, to preserve, and to re- Necessary" (IROAN). Maximum utilization
plenish lubricants. of diagnostic and test equipment is com-
(b) Adjust. To regulate periodically to prevent bined with minimum disassembly of the item
malfunction. during the overhaul process.
(c) Inspect. To verify serviceability and to de- (j) Rebuild To restore an item to a standard as
tect incipient electrical or mechanical fail- near as possible to original or new condition
ure by scrutiny. in appearance, performance, and life ex-
(d) Test. To verify serviceability and to detect pectancy. This is accomplished through the
incipient electrical or mechanical failure by maintenance technique of complete disas-
use of special equipment such as gages, sembly of the item, inspection of all parts
meters, etc.

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 or components, repair or replacement of allocation chart indicates the tool, test, and
worn or unserviceab1e elements using maintenance equipment required to perform
original manufacturing tolerances and/or the maintenance function.
specifications and subsequent reassemble
(5) Remarks. Entries in this column will be
of the item.
utilized when necessary to clarify any of
(3) 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th echelons. The symbol the data cited in the preceding column.
X indicates the echelon responsible for per-
b. Columns in the allocation of tools for mainte-
forming that particular maintenance opera-
nance functions are as follows:
tion, but does not necessarily indicate that
repair parts will be stocked at that level. (1) Tools required for maintenance functions.
Echelons higher than the echelon marked This column lists tools, test, and mainte-
by X are authorized to perform the indi- nance equipment required to perform the
cated operation . maintenance functions.
(4) Tools required. This column indicates (2) 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th echelon. The dagger
codes assigned to each individual tool ( ) indicates the echelons normally allo-
equipment, test equipment, and mainte- cated the facility.
nance equipment referenced. The grouping (3) Tool code. This column lists the tool code
of codes in this column of the maintenance assigned.

Figure 1.

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Figure 2.

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 SECTION V. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART

MAINTENANCE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH TOOLS

PART OR COMPONENT FUNCTION ECH ECH ECH ECH ECH REQUIRED REMARKS

ANTENNA TUNING UNITS BC-939-A,B TUNER, RADIO service X

FREQEUNCY TN-339/GR adjust X Operator adjust.
inspect X
test X 1
X 2
replace X
repair X 2,4
calibrate X 3
overhaul X 2,4,5
AMMETERS service X Preventive maintenance
inspect X
test X 1
X 2
replace X 2,4
repair X 2,4
overhaul X 2,4
BAR, ACTUATOR, ELECTRICAL SWITCH service X Preventive maintenance
inspect X
replace X 4
CABLE- inspect X
replace X
CAPACITOR, FIXED, VACUUM DIELECTRIC inspect X
replace X
CLIP, ELECTRICAL inspect X
replace X 3
CLIP, RETAINING inspect X
replace X 3
COILS, RADIO FREQUENCY inspect X 1,3
rep lace X 2,4
COLLARS, SHAFTS inspect X
replace X
CONTACTS, ELECTRICAL inspect X
rep lace X
COUNTERS, RECIPROCATING inspect X
replace X 4
COUPLING, SHAFT inspect X 3
replace X 4
CRANKS, HAND inspect X 3
replace X 3
DETENT, SWITCH inspect X
replace X 2,4

SELMS 004 TF BC-939-A, B, & TN-339/GR ARMY -Ft Monmouth, NJ-MON 2135-63
1 JUN 63
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 MAINTENANCE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH TOOLS
PART OR COMPONENT FUNCTION ECH ECH ECH ECH ECH REQUIRED REMARKS

BC-939-A,B & TN-339/GR (continued)

HANDLE inspect X
replace X 3

HOLDER, CONTACT inspect X

replace X 4

INSULATORS service X
inspect X
replace X

KNOBS inspect X
replace X 3

NUT SELF-LOCKING inspect X

replace X 4

POST, BINDING inspect X 4

SHAFT inspect X
replace X

SLEEVE, SPACER service X

inspect X
replace X 4

SPRING inspect X
replace X 4

SWITCHES, ROTARY service X

inspect X
replace X 4

SELMS 004 TF BC-239-A, B & TN-339/GR ARMY-FT MONMOUTH, NJ-MON 2135-63

1 Jun 63

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 SECTION VI. ALLOCATION OF TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH TOOL

PART OR COMPONENT ECH ECH ECH ECH ECH CODE REMARKS

BC - 339-A, B & TN-339/GR (continued)

MULTI METER AN./URM- 105 1

MULTIMETER TS- 3 52/U

TOOL EQUIPMENT, RADIO REPAIR TK-115/G 3

TOOL EQUIPMENT, RADAR AND RADIO REPAIRMAN TK-87/U 4

TOOL EQUIPMENT TE-114 5

SELMS 004 TF BC-239-A, B & TN-339/GR ARMY-FT MONMOUTH, NJ-MON 2135-63

1 Jun 63

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 By Order of Secretary of the Army:

EARLE G. WHEELER,
General, United States Army,
Chief of Staff.
Official:
J. C. LAMBERT,
Major General, United States Army,
The Adjutant General

Distribution:

Active Army:
USASA (2) Sharpe Army Dep (3)
CNCB ( I ) Navajo Army Dep (5)
CofEngrs (1) Savanna Army Dep (5)
TSG (1) Charleston Army [)ep (3)
C/COMMEL (7) Atlanta Army Dep (5)
CofT (1) Umatilla Army Dep (5)
CofSptS (1) USACECDA (2)
USCONARC (5) USA Elct Rsch & De Actv (13)
USAMC (5) White Sands
ARADCOM (2) USA Elct Rsch & Dev Actv (10)
ARADCOM Rgn (2) Fort Huachuca
OS Maj Comd (3) POE (1)
OS Base Comd (2) Trans Tml Comd (1)
LOGCOMD (2) Army Tml ( I ) except
USAREUR Spt Comd (5) Oakland Army Tml (5)
USAECOM (7) USAOSA (1)
USAMICOM (4) AMS (1)
USASMCOM (2) WRAMC ( I )
USASCC (4) Yuma PG (2)
MDW (1) USA Cold Rgn RE Lab (2)
Armies (2) USAERDL (2)
Corps (2) AFIP (1)
USA Corps (3) Army Pictorial Cen (2)
USATC AD (3) USA Avn Mat Comd ( I )
USATC Engr (2) USA Elct Mat Agcy (9)
USATC Inf (3) Chicago Proc Dist (1)
USATC Armor (3) USARSOUTHCOM Sig Agcy (1)
USASTC (3) Sig Fld Maint Shops (3)
Instls (2) except USAARTYCDA (2)
Fort Monmouth (63) USAOCDA (2)
Fort Hancock (4) US Army Rsch Spt Gp (2)
Svc College (2) II th Air Assault Div (3)
Br Svc Sch (2) except USAARMCDA (2)
USASCS (30) USASWCDA (2)
USAADS (20) USATCDA (2)
USAARMS (20) Edgewood Arsenal (2)
USAAMS (20) Rock Island Arsenal (2)
USASESCS (40) USARMIS:
USASA Tng Cen & Sch (30) Honduras (2)
USMA (2) Costa Rica (2)
GENDEP (OS) (2) Venezuela (2)
Sig Sec. GENDEP (OS) (5) Paraguay (2)
Sig Dep (OS) (12) Ecuador (2)
Army Dep (2) except Uruguay (2)
Fort Worth Army Dep (8) ARMISH (2)
Lexington Army Dep (12) USMTMSA (2)
Sacramento Army Dep (28) MAAG:
Tobyhanna Army Dep (12) Taiwan (2 )
Letterkenny Army Dep (5) Vietnam (2)
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 Iran (2) 11-99
KMAG (2) 11-117
JUSMAG Thailand (2) 11-155
1st GM Bde (2) 11-157
Units org under fol TOE: 11-237
(2 copies each UNOINDC) 11-337
6-501 11-500 (AA-AE) (4)
7 11-557
7-52 11-587
9-12 11-592
9-22 11-597
9-47 17
9-86 20-45
9-87 20-46
11-5 29-407
11-7 30-25
11-15 30-29
11-16 30-500
11-17 32-52
11-18 32-57
11-32 32-67
11-35 32-68
11-37 32-500
11-38 33-500 (AA-AC)
11-39 37
11-55 39-51
11-57 39-401
11-95 44-2
11-97 44-12
11-98

NG: State AG (3); Units - same as Active Army except allowance is one copy for each unit.
USAR: None.
For explanation of abbreviations used, see AR-320-50.

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CHANGE TM 11-5820-257-12P
C1

HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 1 Washington, DC, 24 March 1983

OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND

SPECIAL TOOLS LIST AND MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART FOR
ANTENNA TUNING UNITS BC-939-A AND BC-939-B (5820-00-223-4641)
AND TUNER, RADIO FREQUENCY TN 339/GR (5820-00-681-9667)

TM 11-5820-257-12P, 10 June 1964, is changed as follows:

Page 4, Section III.1 is added after Section III.

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 SECTION III.1

CROSS REFERENCE INDEX. The Cross-Reference Index is a cross-reference listing of part number to a-
N
tional Stock Number.

a. Use of Cross-Reference Index . To order a part listed in the Cross-Reference Index, note part number
and then cross-reference that part number to the National Stock Number in the cross-reference index. Then
order through normal ordering channels.

b. Ordering Part Numbers Without National Stock Number. If the part number does not have a National
Stock Number, then order the part through normal ordering channels using the part number and the FSCM.

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 CROSS REFERENCE INDEX FORMAT

Parts With AN FSN

FSN NEW NSN FSCM PART NUMBER

58201289734 5820001289734 80063 SC-B-34445GRP 1

59101600395 5910001600395 06890 VC-50-20
53551605887 5355001605887 75376 S-309-64BB-40269
58201610458 NONE 80063 SC-B-34445 GRP 2
53551610697 NONE 75376 S-309-64BB
58202234641 5820002234641 80058 BC-939A,B
58202234641 5820002234641 80058 BC-939A,B
59854980395 5985004980395 80063 SC-B-34446
59105748160 NONE 74963 VC-12
58206819667 5820006819667 80058 TN-339/GR
58206819667 5820006819667 80058 TN-339/GR

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
E. C. MEYER
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:

To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-51 Operator Maintenance requirements for

BC-939 and TN-339/GR
PIN: 010153