Recoverability code - TM-5-4120-274-35P0010

Explanation

Code

Organizational Maintenance

Direct Support Maintenance

General Support Maintenance

Depot Maintenance

the assembly group. A "V" appearing in this

(3) Recoverability code, indicates whether

column in lieu of a quantity indicates that a

u n s e r v i c e a b l e items should be returned for

definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims,

recovery o r salvage. Items not coded are

spacers, etc.).

expendable. Recoverability codes are:

f. 30-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances.

Code

Explanation

Note: Allowances in GS column are for GS

maintenance only.

Repair parts and assemblies which are

economically reparable at DSU and GSU

activities and are normally furnished by

(1) The allowance columns are divided into

supply on an exchange basis.

three subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn,

opposite the first appearance of each item, is the

total quantity of items authorized for the number

Repair parts and assemblies which are

of equipments supported. Subsequent appearances

economically reparable at DSU and GSU

of the same item will have the letters "REF" in the

a c t i v i t i e s and which normally are

applicable allowance column. To locate the

furnished by supply on an exchange

referenced item, locate the FSN or reference

basis. When items are determined by a

number in the index. The earliest figure and item

GSU to be uneconomically reparable,

number is the referenced item. Items authorized

they will be evacuated to a depot for

for use as required but not for initial stockage are

evaluation and analysis before final

identified with an asterisk in the allowance

disposition.

column.

High dollar value recoverable repair parts

which are subject to special handling and

(2) The quantitative allowances for DS/GS

are issued on an exchange basis. Such

levels of maintenance will represent initial stockage

repair parts normally are repaierd or

for a 30-day period for the number of equipment

o v e r h a u l e d at depot maintenance

supported.

actvities.

Repair parts specifically selected for salvage

(3) TO d e t e r m i n e a l l o w a n c e s w h e n

by reclamation units because of precious

supporting more than 100 of these equipments;

metal content, critical materials, or high

first, divide the number of equipments supported

dollar value reusable casings or castings.

by 100 by moving the decimal two places left;

second, multiply the result by the quantity in the

b Federal Stock Number. T h i s c o l u m n

51-100 density column. Example, authorized

indicates the Federal stock number assigned to the

allowance for 51-100 equipments is 40; for 150

item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.

equipments multiply 40 by 1.50 or 60 parts

required.

c. Description. This column indicates the

Federal item name and any additional description

g. 1-Year Allowances Per 100

of the item required. Assembly components and

Equipments/Contingency Planning Purposes. This

subassemblies are indented under major assemblies.

column indicates opposite the first appearance of

The abbreviation "w/e" when used as a part of the

each item the total quantity required for

nomenclature indicates the Federal Stock Number

distribution and contingency planning purposes.

includes all armament, equipment, accessories, and

The range of items indicates total quantities of all

repair parts issued with the item. A part number or

authorized items required to provide for adequate

o t h e r reference number is followed by the

s u p p o r t of 100 equipments for one year.

applicable five-digit Federal supply code for

Subsequent appearances of the same item will have

m a n u f a c t u r e r s in parenthesis. Repair parts

the letters "REF" in the allowance column. To

quantities included in kits and sets are shown in

locate the referenced item, locate the FSN or

front of the repair part name. Material required for

reference number in the index. The earliest figure

manufacture or fabrication is identified.

and item number is the referenced item.