Recoverability code - TM-11-5865-203-24P0011

TM 11-5865-203-24P

Application/Explanation

Code

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

of the support item is the direct support level.

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

of the support item is the general support level.

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

of the support item is the depot level.

No repair is authorized.

Nonreparable.

Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are assigned to

(3)

support items to indicate the disposition action on unserviceable

items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of

the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

Recoverability

Definition

codes

- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dis-

pose at the level indicated in position 3.

- Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability,

return to depot. Condemnation and disposal not author-

ized below depot level.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock number

assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used by the manu-

facturer (individual, company, firm, corporation, or Government

activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item

by means of its engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and

inspection requirements to identify an item or range of items.

NOTE

When a stock numbered item is requisitioned, the

repair part received may have a different part

number than the part being replaced.

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM). The FSCM is a

5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify

the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required,

a minimum description to identify the item.