IPC

Ex BOEING 737NG
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1. General
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Being used in manufacture, ordering，
storing and installation line replaceable
parts / units and identifying maintenance
significant parts.

In accordance with the Air Transport

Association (ATA) Specification No. 100.
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Part Number & Replacement Part Number

Supplier (Vendor) Data

Specification Data ( Interchangeability,

Effectivity, Quantity)
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Relationship of the parts to the associated

installation

Part installation location

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Part Illustrations
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General
1. The P/N (Part Number) is
known Daily check
Scheduled Maintenance
Planed(“Letter”) check

2. The parts nomenclature / location is

known
On condition
Unscheduled check
Maintenance troubleshooting
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General
IPC consist of the graphic and the
sheets.

Chapter-Section-Subject Figure Code

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Sheets

FIGURE NUMBER –The figure number identifies the

illustration and the part list defining a specific portion
of the aircraft coverage.

ITEM NUMBER - The item number corresponds to the the part in the
illustrations.
A dash (-)show that the item is not illustrated.
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Part numbers are developed by Boeing for the following part categories and
purposes:
1.proprietary parts
“BCREF “ is used to identify a Boeing reference number.
2.Specification numbers for non-proprietary parts
Boeing Specification part numbers developed for aircraft are identified with the
prefix "S" in front of the first position
3.Boeing standard parts
“BAC” is used to identify all Boeing Standard part numbers.
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shows the
relationship of one
part to another SUPPLIER CODE - The (5) digit code
which identifies the manufacturer of the
part.

FOR NHA SEE - The reference catalog location

indicates where the used on component or
assembly is defined.
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For the six digits, the first three digits

represent the first airplane the part can
be installed on and the last three digits
represent the final airplane.
To determine airplane coverage, refer to
the Airplane Effectivity Cross-Reference
Section in the IPC.

The specific digit - The quantity of the part which is used on the NHA
assembly
UNITS PER "RF" (Reference) - Indicates the item is listed at the NHA location
ASSEMBLY (UPA) which carries the UPA quantity.

"AR" (As Required) - Indicates the part is used in a quantity

determined at the time when the part is installed.
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2.How to use the IPC?

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❖ How to use the IPC?

The P/N (Part Number) is known

1. Find the part number in Part Number Index.

2. Note chapter, section, unit, figure and item number.
3. Turn to chapter and figure.
4. Locate the parts on the illustration.
5. Get more information by the item number in the detailed
parts list.
6. Confirm information effectivity.
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The P/N (Part Number) is known

CASE 1
AIRCRAFT SERIES: BOEING 737-800
Part Number: BACB28AW21B035A
FIND OUT
ATA Chapter , Section , Unit Number: .
ITEM : .
The parts nomenclature : .
Can this part be used for B737-800 aircraft with registration number B-
5022?
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❖ How to use the IPC?

The parts nomenclature / location is known

1. Turn to Table of Contents in the desired chapter.
2. Refer to the main group that the part should be in.
3. Figures are in alphabetical order by a main noun.
4. Find the title of the figure where the part shows.
5. Note Chapter, section, unit, figure number.
6. Turn to chapter and figure.
7. Locate the parts on the illustration. Note item number.
8. Get more information by the item number in the detailed
parts list.
9. Confirm information effectivity.