Recoverability code - TM-11-6130-243-24P-40005

TM 11-6130-243-24P-4

to remove, replace, and use an item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate authorization

to one of the following categories of maintenance.

Application/Explanation

Code

C--Crew or operator maintenance done within organizational or aviation maintenance.

OOrganizational or aviation unit category can remove, replace, and use the item.

F--Direct support or aviation intermediate category can remove, replace, and use the item.

H--General support category can remove, replace, and use the item.

L--Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.

DDepot category can remove, replace, and use the item.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells 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), This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.

NOTE

Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower category of maintenance, if au-

thorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.

Application/Explanation

Code

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

FDirect support or aviation intermediate is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

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

LSpecialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest category that can do complete

repair of the item.

DDepot is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

ZNonreparable. No repair is authorized.

BNo repair is authorized. (No parts or special tools are authorized for the maintenance of a "B" coded item). How-

ever, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user category.

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on unserv-

iceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows:

Recoverability

Application/Explanation

Code

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

shown in the third position of SMR Code.

OReparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at organizational or aviation

unit category.

F--Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at direct support or aviation

intermediate category.

HReparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at general support category.

DReparable item. When beyond lower category repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation and disposal of

item not authorized below depot category.

LReparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below specialized repair activity (SRA).

A--Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons (e.g., precious metal con-

tent, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material), Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for

specific instructions.

c. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code which is

used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

d. Part Number (Column (4)). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (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 you use a NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a different

part number from the part ordered.

e. Description and Usable on Code (UOC) (Column(5)). This column includes the following information.

(1) The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.

(2) The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears just below the last item description in Column (5) for a given

figure in both section II and section III.

f. Qty (Column (6)). Indicates the quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration figure,

which is prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this column in

lieu of a quantity indicates that the quantity is variable and the quantity may vary from application to application.