Recoverability Code - TM-55-4920-440-13-P0097

TM 55-4920-440-13&P

Code

Application/Explanation

- Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the

item.

- Depot category can remove, replace, and use the item.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you 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). (NOTE: Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower category of maintenance,

if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.) This position will contain one of the following

maintenance codes.

Code

Application/Explanation

- Organizational or aviation unit is the lowest category that

can do complete repair of the item.

- Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest

category that can do complete repair of the item.

- General support is the lowest category that can do com-

plete repair of the item.

- Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair

activity) is the lowest category that can do complete repair

of the item.

- Depot is the lowest category that can do complete repair of

the item.

- Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

- No repair is authorized. (No parts or special tools are

authorized for the maintenance of a "B" coded item.)

However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting,

lubricating, etc., at the user level.

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on

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

Recoverability Codes

Definition

- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and

dispose of the item at the category of maintenance shown in

3d position of SMR Code.

- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn

and dispose of the item at organizational or aviation unit

category.

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