Recoverability Code - TM-55-6605-263-14-P0047

TM 55-6605-263-14&P

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate the lowest maintenance level authorized

to remove, replace, and use the support item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate one of the

following levels of maintenance:

Code

Application/Explanation

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the general support level.

Support item that is removed, replaced, used at depot, mobile depot, or specialized repair

activity only.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and

identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance

functions). This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.

Code

Application/Explanation

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the support item is the depot

level.

Nonreparable. No repair authorized.

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes 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 authorized below depot level.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National Stock Number assigned to the item and which will be used for

requisitioning purposes.

d. 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.

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