TM 5-6665-202-23P
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes
NOTE
Cannibalization or salvage maybe used as a source of
a r e assigned to support items to indicate the
supply for any items source coded above except those
d i s p o s i t i o n action o n unserviceable items. The
coded XA or XD.
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of
(2) Maintenance code. M a i n t e n a n c e c o d e s
the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
are assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
Recoverability
a u t h o r i z e d to use and repair support items. The
Definition
Codes
Nonreparable item. W h e n unserviceable, con-
m a i n t e n a n c e codes are entered in the third and
Z
d e m n and dispose at the level indicated in
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code format
position 3.
as follows:
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
O
(a) The maintenance code entered in the
condemn and dispose at organizational level.
third position will indicate the lowest maintenance
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
F
condemn and dispose at the direct support level.
level authorized to remove, replace, and use the
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
H
support item. The maintenance code entered in the
c o n d e m n and dispose at the general support
third position will indicate one of the following
level.
levels of maintenance:
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
D
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
Application/ Explanation
Code
disposal not authorized below depot level.
Crew or operator maintenance performed
within
C
Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and
L
organizational maintenance.
disposal
not
authorized below depot/
O
Support item is removed, replaced, used
at the
specialized repair activity level.
organizational level.
Item requires special handling or condemnation
A
Support item is removed, replaced, used
by the
I
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
d i r e c t support element of integrated
direct
precious metal content, high dollar value,
support maintenance.
critical material or hazardous material). Refer
Support item is removed, replaced, used
at the
F
to appropriate manuals/ directives for specific
direct support level.
instructions.
Support item is removed, replaced, used
at the
H
general support level.
c. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
Support items that are removed. replaced,
used at
D
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
depot, mobile depot. specialized repair
activity
for requisitioning purposes.
only.
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
NOTE
used by the manufacturer which controls the design
Codes "I" and "F" will be considered the same by
a n d characteristics of the item by means of its
direct support units.
engineering drawings, specifications standards, and
(b) The maintenance code entered in the
inspection requirement to to identify an item or range
fourth position indicates whether the item is to be
of items.
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level
NOTE
with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e.,
When a stock numbered item is requisitioned, the
a l l a u t h o r i z e d maintenance
functions). This
repair part received may have a different part
position will contain one of the following main-
number than the part being replaced.
tenance codes:
e. Federal Suppl y C o d e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r
Application/ Explanation
Code
( F S C M ) . The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
O
listed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the
repair of the support item is the organizational
manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency,
level.
etc.
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
F
repair of the support item is the direct support
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
level.
and, if required, a minimum description to identify
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
H
the item. Items that are included in kits and sets are
repair of the support item is the general support
listed below the name of the kit or set with the
level.
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in
D
repair of the support item is the depot level.
the quantity incorporated in unit column. When the
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair
L
part to be used differs between serial numbers of
activity.
the same model, the effective serial numbers are
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
Z
shown as the last line of the description. In the
No repair is authorized. The item may be
B
Special Tools List, the initial basis of issue (BOI)
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at
the user level. No parts or special tools are
appears as the last line in the entry for each special
procured for the maintenance of this item.
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