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Return to sender (... condition unknown).


Mechanics, you don't don't  

1. Contraction of do not.

2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not.

n.
A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts.
 want your AVIM shop singing that song to you. But they will if you turn in an aircraft component without the correct condition code tag. So pay attention!

To prevent delays in repair or replacement of turned in components, make sure to attach the correct tag and that it's it's  

1. Contraction of it is.

2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its.


it's it is or it has
it's be ~have
 tilled in right.

The red tag, DD FORM 1577, is for unserviceable/ condemned con·demn  
tr.v. con·demned, con·demn·ing, con·demns
1. To express strong disapproval of: condemned the needless waste of food.

2.
 components.

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The yellow tag, DD FORM 1574, is what AVIM attaches to a repaired component and sends back to you.

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The green tag, DD FORM 1577-2, is used if the component needs service or repair by AVIM

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The green tag is where the problem lies. Your AVIM shop can't tell what's wrong if the repairable component has an incorrect tag attached.

And turn-around time for getting repaired components back depends on you making sure the green tag blocks have correct, complete, and legible leg·i·ble  
adj.
1. Possible to read or decipher: legible handwriting.

2. Plainly discernible; apparent: legible weaknesses in character and disposition.
 information. In the remarks block, do not just put INOP INOP Inoperative
INOP Instituut voor Nationale Onderwijs Promotie (Dutch: Institute National Education Promotion) 
. That says nothing. Instead, describe in exact detail what's wrong with the component. And "return to sender" won't be sung in your direction.

HEY, WE GOT ANOTHER AIRCRAFT PART WITHOUT A CONDITION CODE TAG

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YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO ...

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Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Oct 1, 2005
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