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partly worn [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inventory and Material Management
CONT

The term "PW" is usually used to identify material (mainly Track Material) previously used and retrieved from service by Engineering Forces.

CONT

The condition of the material is the same as second hand (S.H.) described above. The only difference between P.W. and S.H. is P.W. material is priced.

OBS

PW: abbreviation officially approved by the Canadian National (CN).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des stocks et du matériel
OBS

pièce partiellement usée : terme uniformisé par le Canadien National (CN).

Spanish

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