Recoverability code. - TM-11-6625-273-20P0003

NOTE

Application/Explanation

Code

Cannibalization or salvage maybe used as

D-

The lowest maintenance level capable of

a source of supply for any items source

complete repair of the support item is

coded above except those coded XA and

the depot level.

aircraft support items as restricted by

L-

Repair restricted to designated Specialized

AR 700-42.

Repair Activity.

Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.

Z-

(1) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

No repair is authorized. The item may be

B-

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance au-

reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating,

thorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The

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

maintenance codes are entered in the third and

tools are procured for the maintenance

fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format

of this item.

as follows--

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

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

are assigned to support items to indicate the disposi-

entered in the third position indicates the lowest

tion action on unserviceable items. The recover-

maintenance level authorized to remove, replace,

ability code is entered in the fifth position of the

and use the support item. The maintenance code

uniform SMR Code Format as follows--

entered in the third position indicates one of the

Code

Explanation

following levels of maintenance.

Z--

Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,

Code

Application/Explanation

condemn and dispose at the level indi-

Support item is removed, replaced, used

cated in the first digit of the mainte-

at the organizational level of mainte-

nance code.

nance.

O--

Repairable item. When uneconomically

NOTE

repairable, condemn and dispose at

A code "C" may be used in this

organizational level.

position to denote crew or opera-

F--

Repairable item. When uneconomically

tor maintenance performed with-

repairable, condemn and dispose at the

in organizational maintenance.

direct support level.

F--

Support item is removed, replaced, used

H--

Repairable item. When uneconomically

at the direct support maintenance level.

repairable, condemn and dispose at the

H--

Support item is removed, replaced, used

general support level.

at the general support maintenance.

D--

Repairable item. When beyond lower level

D--

Support items that are removed, re-

repair capability, return to depot. Con-

placed, used at depot only.

demnation and disposal not authorized

(b) Repair (fourth position). The mainte-

below depot level.

nance code entered in the fourth position indicates

L--

Repairable item. Repair, condemnation,

whether the item is to be repaired and identifies the

and disposal not authorized below

lowest maintenance level with the capability to per-

depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.

form complete repair (i.e., all authorized mainte-

A--

Item requires special handling or condem-

nance functions). When a maintenance code is not

nation procedures because of specific

used a dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service

reasons (i.e., precious metal content,

equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this

high dollar value, critical material or

position will contain one of the following mainte-

hazardous material).

nance codes as assigned by the service(s) that re-

b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal

quire the code--

stock number assigned to the item and will be used

for requisitioning purposes.

Code

Application/Explanation

c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

The lowest maintenance level capable of

and a minimum description required to identify the

complete repair of the support item is

item. The last line indicates the reference number

the organizational level.

followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for

The lowest maintenance level capable of

Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM

complete repair of the support item is

is used as an element in item identification to desig-

direct support.

nate manufacturer or distributor or Government

The lowest maintenance level capable of

agency, etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.

complete repair of the support item is

general support.