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(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability
(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes
codes are assigned to support items to indicate
are assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
the disposition action on unserviceable items. The
authorized to USE and Repair support items. The
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code format
as follows:
Definition
Codes
(a) The maintenance code entered in the
z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn
third position will indicate the lowest main-
and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
tenance level authorized to remove, replace, and
o
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
use the support item. The maintenance code
condemn and dispose at organizational level.
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
F
entered in the third position will indicate one of
condemn and dispose at the direct support level.
the following levels of maintenance:
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
H
condemn and dispose at the general support
Code
Application/Explanation
level.
c
Crew or operator maintenance performed within
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
D
organizational maintenance.
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
o
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
disposal not authorized below depot level.
organizational level.
Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and
L
Support item is removed, replaced, used by the
I
disposal not authorized below depot/specialized
direct support element of integrated direct
repair activity level.
support maintenance.
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation
F
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
direct support level.
precious metal content, high dollar value,
H
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
critical material or hazardous material). Refer to
general support level.
appropriate
manuals/directives for specific
D
Support items that are removed, replaced, used at
instructions.
depot, mobile depot, specialized repair activity
only.
National Stock Number. Indicates the
b.
National stock number assigned to the item and
NOTE
will be used for requisitioning purposes.
Codes "I" and "F" will be considered the same by
c. Part Number. Indicates the primary number
direct support units.
used by the manufacturer (individual, company,
firm, corporation, or Government activity), which
(b) The maintenance code entered in the
controls the design and characteristics of the item
fourth position indicates whether the item is to be
by means of its engineering drawings,
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance
specifications standards, and inspection
level with the capability to perform complete
requirements, to identify an item or range of
repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance func-
items. For BIIL and ITIAL, see explanation of
tions). This position will contain one of the
description column, para. e.
following maintenance codes:
Code
NOTE
Application/Explanation
o
When a stock numbered item is requisitioned, the
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
repair of the support item is the organizational
repair part received may have a different part
level.
number than the part being replaced.
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
repair of the support item is the direct support
d. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
level.
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code
H
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
listed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the
repair of the support item is the general support
level,
manufacturer, distributor, or Government
`D
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
agency, etc. For BIIL and ITIAL, see ex-
repair of the support item is the' depot level,
planation of description column, para. e.
performed by depot, mobile depot or specialized
e. Description. Indicates the Federal item
repair activity.
name and, if required, a minimum description to
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair
L
activity.
identify the item. (In BIIL and ITIAL only, the
z
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
following will be used: "The last line for each item
No repair is authorized. The item may be
B
in the BIIL and ITIAL indicates the part number
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at
the user level. No parts or special tools are
with the FSCM in parenthesis").
procured for the maintenance of this item.
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