Recoverability Code - TM-9-8140-381-14-P0035

TM 9-8140-381-14&P

(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 level with the capability to do complete repair (i.e., perform all authorized

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

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.

Code

Application/Explanation

O - Unit level maintenance can remove, replace, and use the item.

F - Direct support level maintenance can remove, replace, and use the item.

H - General support maintenance can remove, replace, and use the item.

L - Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.

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

Z - Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.

B - 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 shown in the fifth position of the SMR Codes as follows:

Recoverability

Codes

Application/Explanation

Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of maintenance

shown in 3rd position of SMR Code.

O - Reparable item. When not economically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at unit level.

F - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct

support level.

H - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the general

support level.

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

disposal of item not authorized below depot level.

L - Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below specialized repair activity (SRA).