TM 5-6625-2691-13&P
Recoverability
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
Definition
Codes
maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
Item requires special handling or condemnation pro-
A
positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
cedures because of specific- reasons (i.e., precious
(a) The maintenance code entered in the third
metal content, high dollar value, critical material or
position will indicate the lowest maintenance level
hazardous material). Refer to appropriate
manuals/directives for specific instructions.
authorized to remove, replace, and use the support
item. The maintenance code entered in the third posi-
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National
tion will indicate one of the following levels of mainte-
stock number assigned to the item and which will be
nance.
used for requisitioning.
Application/Explanation
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used
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Crew or operator maintenance performed within organiza-
by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, cor-
tional maintenance.
poration, or Government activity), which controls the
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Support item is removed, replaced, used at the organiza-
tional level.
design and characteristic of the item by means of its
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct sup-
F
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and
port level.
inspection requirements to identify an item or range of
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Support item is removed, replaced, used at the general sup-
items.
port level.
NOTE
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Support items that are removed, replaced, used at depot,
When a stock numbered item is requisitioned, the item
mobile depot, or specialized repair activity only.
received may have a different part number than the
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth
part being replaced.
position indicates whether the item is to be repaired
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).
and identifies the lowest maintenance level with the
The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42
capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor,
authorized maintenance functions). This position will
or Government agency, etc.
contain one of the following maintenance codes:
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and,
Application/Explantation
if required, a minimum description to identify the item.
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of
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The physical security classification of the item is indi-
the support item is the organizational level.
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of
cated by the parenthetical entry (insert applicable
the support item is the direct support level.
physical security classification abbreviation, e.g., Phy
H
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of
Sec C1 (C) - Confidential, Phy Sec Cl (S)-Secret,
the support item is the general support level.
Phy Sec Cl (T) - Top Secret). Items that are included
D
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of
in kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or
the support item is the depot level.
Repair restricted to (enter applicable designated spe-
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set with the quantity of each item in the kit or set indi-
cialized repair activity), Specialized Repair Activity.
cated in the quantity incorporated in unit column.
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
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When the part to be used differs between serial num-
B
No repair is authorized. The item maybe reconditioned by
bers of the same model, the effective serial numbers are
adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level. No parts or
shown as the last line of the description. In the Special
special tools are procured for the maintenance of this
item.
Tools List, the initial basis of issue (BOI) appears as the
last line in the entry for each special tool, special
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
TMDE, and other special support equipment. When
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition ac-
density of equipments supported exceeds density
tion on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
spread indicated in the basis of issue, the total
entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code
authorization is increased accordingly.
format as follows:
Recoverability
g. Usable on Code. Indicates the letter "A" for
Definition
Codes
those items used only on the Model A427. Indi-
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and
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cates the letter "B" for those items used only on
dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
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Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, con-
the Model A427B. Is left blank for those items
demn and dispose at organizational level.
used interchangeably for both Model A427 and
F
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, con-
A427B.
demn and dispose at the direct support level.
h. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard of
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, con-
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the basic quantity of the listed item as used in perform-
demn and dispose at the general support level.
ing the actual maintenance function. This measure is
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
D
expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbrevia-
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and dis-
posal not authorized below depot level.
tion (e.g., ea, in, pr, etc.). When the unit of measure
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Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and disposal not
differs from the unit of issue, the lowest unit of issue
authorized below depot/specialized repair activity
that will satisfy the required units of measure will be
level.
requisitioned.
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