Recoverability Code - TM-55-8145-203-13-P0080

TM 55-8145-203-13&P

c. 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

Application/Explanation

- Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of

maintenance shown in 3rd position of SMR Code.

- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at

organizational or aviation unit level.

- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct

support or aviation intermediate level.

- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at the

general support level.

- Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation and

disposal of item not authorized below depot level.

- Repairable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below specialized repair activity

(SRA).

- Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons (e.g.,

precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material). Refer to

appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.

C-3.3 FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code which is used to

identify the manufacture, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

C-3.4 PART NUMBER (Column (4)). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (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 you use an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a different part number from the part

ordered.

C-3.5 DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column (5)). This column includes the following information:

a. The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.

b. The physical security classification of the item is indicated by the parenthetical entry (insert applicable physical security

classification abbreviation, e.g., Phy Sec Cl (C) -Confidential, Phy Sec Cl (S) -Secret, Phy Sec Cl (T) Top Secret).

c. Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or set.

d. Spare/repair parts that make up an assembled item are listed immediately following the assembled item line entry.

e. Part numbers for bulk materials are referenced in this column in the line item entry for the item to be

manufactured/fabricated.

f. When the item is not used with all serial numbers of the same model, the effective serial numbers are shown on the last

line(s) of the description (before UOC).

g. The usable on code, when applicable (see paragraph 5, Special information).

h. In the Special Tools List section, the basis of issue (BOI) appears as the last line(s) in the entry for each special tool,

special TMDE, and other special support equipment. When density of equipments supported exceeds density spread

indicated in the basis of issue, the total authorization is increased proportionately.

i. The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears just below the last item description in Column 5 for a given figure in both

Section II and Section III.

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