Report discrepancies in the COSAL support to SPCC
Now let’s look at the second question-“What
according to chapter 5 of the COSAL use and
GPETE is currently on board and physically
Maintenance Manual, SPCCINST 4441.170. Figure
accountable?” In this case, “on board” means that the
7-9 is a brief SPETERL/COSAL troubleshooting guide
test equipment is actually on board or can easily be
that illustrates some of the discrepancies, their possible
traced to a calibration and/or repair facility currently
causes, and what action you should take.
having temporary custody of the item; and “physically
accountable” means that the item has been sighted
Determining Excesses and Deficiencies
during an inventory. Onboard documents that can assist
you in finding those hidden items that must be sighted
To properly determine what GPETE excesses or
deficiencies exist on your ship, you should ask yourself
two questions. First, “What GPETE am I allowed?”
Second, “What GPETE is currently on board and
physically accountable?”
Let’s look at the first question– “What GPETE am I
allowed?” The current SPETERL and any approved
Allowance Change Request (ACR) will indicate your
ship’s allowance of GPETE. Just list the applicable
SCATs with the allowed quantity as determined by the
“Total Required” line. If you do not feel that the current
SPETERL allowance is adequate, you may use an ACR,
as specified in paragraph 3 of the “General Information”
section of the SPETERL, to request that the SPETERL
be modified.
to give you an accurate inventory are:
SCLSIS documents (Be sure to use the most
current.)
MEASURE Format 310 (This format will be
described later.)
Custody cards
Test Equipment Index, Section 6 (Use this to
cross model numbers to SCAT codes.)
SPETERL (Be sure to use the most current.)
Compare all the onboard information against the
actual equipment on hand and on board to determine
what items are in excess and what deficiencies exist.
Figure 7-9.-SPETERLJ/COSAL troubleshooting guide.
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