Recoverability code - TM-11-5935-200-14P0003

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Explanation

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Explanation

form the required assembly at indicated

at direct and general support mainte-

maintenance categories.

nance levels. When the item is no longer

X-Parts and assemblies that are not procured

economically reparable, it is normally

or stocked because the failure rate is

disposed of at the GS level. When supply

normally below that of the applicable

considerations dictate, some of these

end item or component. The failure of

repair parts may be listed for automatic

return to supply for depot level repair

such part or assembly should result in

retirement of the end item from the

as set forth in AR 710-1. When so listed,

supply system.

they will be replaced by supply on an

exchange basis.

X1-Repair parts which are not procured or

stocked. The requirement for such items

S-Repair parts, special tools and test equip-

will be filled by the next higher assem-

ment, and assemblies which are economi-

bly or component.

cally reparable at DS and GS activities

and which normally are furnished by

X2-Repair parts special tools and test equip-

supply on an exchange basis. When

ment which are not stocked and have

items are determined by a GSU to be

no foreseen mortality. The indicated

uneconomically reparable, they will be

maintenance category requiring such re-

evacuated to a depot for evaluation and

pair parts will attempt to obtain the

analysis before final disposition.

parts through cannibalization or sal-

vage. The item may be requisitioned,

T-High dollar value recoverable repair parts,

with exception data from the end item

special tools and test equipment which

manager for immediate use.

are subject to special handling and are

issued on an exchange basis. Such items

G-Major assemblies that are procured with

will be repaired or overhauled at depot

PEMA funds for initial issue only as

maintenance activities only. No repair

exchange assemblies at DS and GS

may be accomplished at lower levels.

level. These assemblies will not be stock-

ed above DS and GS level or returned to

U-Repair parts, special tools and test equip-

depot supply level.

ment specifically selected for salvage by

reclamation units because of precious

NOTE

metal content, critical materials, high

Cannibalization or salvage may be used

dollar value, or reusable casings or cast-

as a source of supply for any items

ings.

source coded above except those coded

b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal

X1 and aircraft support items as re-

stock number assigned to the item and will be

stricted by AR 700-42.

used for requisitioning purposes.

(2) Maintenance code. Indicates the lowest

c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

category of maintenance authorized to install the

and a minimum description required to identify

listed item. Capabilities of higher maintenance

the item. The last line indicates the reference

categories are considered equal or better. Main-

number followed by the applicable Federal Sup-

tenance codes are-

ply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) in paren-

Code

Explanation

theses. The FSCM is used as an element in item

C....

Crew/operator

identification to designate manufacturer or dis-

O . . . . . . Organizational maintenance

tributor or Government agency, etc., and is iden-

F . . . . . . Direct support maintenance

tified in SB 708-42.

H . . . . . General support maintenance

D . . . . . . Depot maintenance

d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the stand-

ard or basic quantity by which the listed item is

(3) Recoverability code. Indicates whether

used in performing the actual maintenance func-

unserviceable items should be returned for re-

tion. This measure is expressed by a two-char-

covery or salvage. Items not coded are nonrecov-

acter alphabetical abbreviation e.g., ea. in, pr,

erable. Recoverability codes are-

etc., and is the basis used to indicate quantities

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Explanation

and allowances in subsequent columns. When the

R-Repair parts (assemblies and components),

unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, the

special tools and test equipment which

lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required

are considred economically reparable

units of measure will be requisitioned.