ASTM_E_2607_-_08_2013.pdf

Designation:E260708(Reapproved 2013)Standard Practice forCannibalization/Reclamation of Serviceable EquipmentComponents to Support Demand Requirements1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2607;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers the process by which open produc-tion and failure related demand requirements are fulfilled usingexisting equipment components.NOTE1Differing approval requirements are generally dictated byownership issues.For example,approvals for cannibalization/reclamationof company-owned property may vary substantially from that required forcustomer-owned property.In all cases,the specific approach to approvalsand the levels of approval required are prescribed by the entity with titleto/ownership of the property.These requirements are internal to theowning entity.In general,company-owned property is handled in accor-dance with established practice specific to each individual entity whilecustomer-owned property is handled based upon established practicesspecific to each entity or as specified within a contractual document.1.2 This practice is intended to be applicable and appropri-ate for all equipment-holding entities.1.3 This practice covers property categorized as equipment.1.4 This practice can be applied on to an individual item ofequipment,groupings of equipment,or to all,or a subset of anentitys equipment.1.5 This practice clarifies and enables effective and efficientsupport of equipment in accordance with the provisions ofPractice E2279.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset ManagementE2279 Practice for Establishing the Guiding Principles ofProperty Management3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions relating to property andasset management,refer to Terminology E2135.3.1.1 acquisitionobtaining hardware,supplies,or servicesthrough purchase,lease,or other means,including transfer orfabrication,whether the supplies or services are already inexistence or must be created,developed,demonstrated,andevaluated.3.1.2 cannibalizationremoval of serviceable componentsfrom one item of equipment in order to install them on anotheritem of equipment.The removal of components from one itemof equipment for the purpose of repairing other similarequipment.3.1.3 componenta part of a mechanical or electrical com-plex.3.1.4 condition codea symbol that signifies the physicaloperating condition of property.3.1.5 entityagency,company,organization,or institution.3.1.6 equipmentnon-expendable,tangible moveable prop-erty needed for the performance of a task or useful in effectingan obligation.3.1.7 excess equipmentequipment no longer required bythe entity holding title.3.1.8 reclamationremoval of serviceable componentsfrom excess equipment.3.1.9 repairto restore to a sound or good state after wear,partial destruction,or damage.3.1.10 screento review or compare property on handagainst a known or anticipated requirement.4.Significance and Use4.1 This practice establishes a standard equipment controlmethodology to aid in fulfillment of shortages derived fromproduction requirements or equipment failures.4.2 This practice encourages an inclusive understanding andcommunication of the control and tracking of equipment,andenables meaningful discussion between parties with interest inthe equipment.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E53 on AssetManagement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E53.04 on Reutiliza-tion and Disposal.Current edition approved Aug.1,2013.Published August 2013.Originallyapproved in 2008.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E2607 08.DOI:10.1520/E2607-08R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.3 This practice is intended to foster and enable additionalstandard practices related to or based on these terms andconcepts.5.Cannibalization and Reclamation Processes5.1 General:5.1.1 Generate a demand requirement by means of either anopen production requirement,a failed item,or(for reclamationonly)a future requirement.5.1.2 Determine whether removal of component(s)fromexisting equipment might be the most feasible method to fulfillthis demand requir