Recoverability code - TM-11-5965-260-24P0003

Application/Explanation

Explanation

Code

the replacement of the next higher as-

The lowest maintenance level capable of

O--

sembly.

complete repair of the support item is the

X B -- Item is not procured or stocked. If not

organizational level.

available through salvage, requisition.

The lowest maintenance level capable of

F--

xc -- Installation drawing, diagram instruction

complete repair of the support item is

sheet, field service drawing, that is iden-

direct support.

tified by manufacturers' part number.

The lowest maintenance level capable of

H--

XD - Support items can be requisitioned with

complete repair of the support item is

justification.

general support.

NOTE

The lowest maintenance level capable of

D--

Cannibalization or salvage may be

complete repair of the support item is the

used as a source of supply for any

depot level.

items source coded above except

Repair restricted to designated Specialized

L--

those coded XA and aircraft support

Repair Activity.

z--

items as restricted by AR 700-42.

Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.

B--

No repair is authorized. The item may be

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating,

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance

etc., at the user level. No parts or special

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The

tools are procured for the maintenance of

maintenance codes are entered in the third and

this item.

fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as

follows:

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

(a) Use (third position). The maintenance code

action on unserviceable items. The recoverability

entered in the third position indicates the lowest

maintenance level authorized to remove, replace,

code is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform

and use the support item. The maintenance code

SMR Code format as follows:

entered in the third position indicates one of the

following levels of maintenance.

Explanation

Code

Application/Explanation

Code

z--

Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,

o--

Support item is removed, replaced, used at

condemn and dispose at the level indi-

the organizational level of maintenance.

cated in the first digit of the maintenance

NOTE

code.

A code "C" may be used in this

O--

Repairable item. When uneconomically re-

position to denote crew or operator

pairable, condemn and dispose at organi-

maintenance performed within or-

zational level.

ganizational maintenance.

Repairable item. When uneconomically re-

F--

Support item is removed, replaced, used at

pairable, condemn and dispose at the

the direct support maintenance level.

direct support level.

H--

Support item is removed, replaced, used at

Repairable item. When uneconomically re-

H--

the general support maintenance.

pairable, condemn and dispose at the

Support items that are removed, replaced,

D--

general support level.

used at depot only.

Repairable item. When beyond lower level

D--

repair capability, return to depot. Con-

(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance

demnation and disposal not authorized

code entered in the fourth position indicates whether

below depot level.

the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest

Repairable item. Repair, condemnation,

L--

maintenance level with the capability to perform

and disposal not authorized below

complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance

depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.

functions). When a maintenance code is not used a

Item requires special handling or condemna-

A--

d a s h (-) sign is entered. For multiservice

tion procedures because of specific

equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this

reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high

position will contain one of the following mainte-

dollar value, critical material or hazard-

nance codes as assigned by the service(s) that require

the code:

ous material).