Recoverability code - TM-11-6625-2780-24P0011

TM 11-6625-2780-24P

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are assigned

to 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

Codes

Definition

- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and

dispose 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.

- Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures

because of specific reasons (i.e., precious metal con-

tent, high dollar value, critical material or hazardous

material). Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for

specific instructions.

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.

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.

9 . Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard of the basic

quantity of the listed item as used in performing the actual mainte-

nance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character

alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc). When the unit

of measure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue

that will satisfy the required units of measure will be requisitioned.

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. 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.