Recoverability Code - TB-9-2300-378-140198

TB 9-2300-378-14

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether or not the item is to

be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance category with the capability to do complete repair,

(i.e., perform all authorized repair functions). (NOTE: Some limited repair may be done on the item at

a lower category of maintenance, if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR

codes.) This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.

Application/Explanation

Code

O -Organizational is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

-Direct support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

H -General support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

L -Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest category

that can do complete repair of the item.

D -Depot is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

Z -Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

B -No repair is authorized. (No parts or special tools are authorized for the maintenance of a

"B" coded item.) However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at

the user level.

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition

The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR

action on unserviceable items.

Code as follows:

Definition

Recoverability

Codes

Z -Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the category

of maintenance shown in 3rd position of SMR Code.

O -Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at

organizational category.

F -Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the

direct support category.

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