Recoverability Code - TM-9-5855-252-24P0007

TM 9-5855-252-24P

Application/Explanation

Code

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

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells

whether or not the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance

level 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 level of maintenance, if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart

(MAC) and SMR Codes.) This position will contain one of the following main-

tenance codes.

Application/Explanation

Code

- Organizational or aviation unit is the lowest level that can

do complete repair of the item.

- Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest level

that can do complete repair of the item.

- General support is the lowest level that can do complete

repair of the item.

- Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized

repair activity) is the lowest level that can do complete

repair of the item.

- Depot is the lowest level 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

Application/Explanation

Codes

- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose

of the item at the level 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 level.

- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and

dispose of the item at the direct support or aviation inter-

mediate level.