Recoverability Code - TM-5-4120-393-24P0014

--General support level can remove, replace, and use the

item.

- - S p e c i a l i z e d repair activity can remove, replace, and

use the item.

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

The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells whether

(b)

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 main-

tenance, if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)

and SMR codes. This position will contain one of the following

maintenance codes.

Code

Application/Explanation

- - O r g a n i z a t i o n a l 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.

- - S p e c i a l i z e d 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.

- - N o 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,

l u b r i c a t i n g , etc., at the user level.

Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items

(3)

t o indicate the disposition action on unserviceable items. The recov-

erability 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.