Recoverability Code

TM 5-4120-298-23P

Uniform SM R Code format as follows:

Code

Application/Explanation

Recoverability

Support item is removed, replaced,

Definition

Code

used at the general support level.

Nonreparable

item.

When

un-

serviceable, condemn and dispose at

Support items that are removed, re-

the level indicated in Position 3.

placed used at depot, mobile depot, spe-

cialized repair activity only.

Reparable item. When uneconomically

reparable, condemn and dispose at or-

ganizational level.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the

fourth position indicates whether the item is to be

Reparable item. When uneconomically

repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

level with the capability to perform complete repair

direct support level.

(i.e., all authorized maintenance functions), This

position will contain one of the following mainte-

Reparable item. When uneconomically

nance codes.

reparable, condemn and dispose at the

Code

Application/Explanation

general support level.

The lowest maintenance level capable

Reparable item. When beyond lower

of complete repair of the support item

level repair capability, return to depot,

is the organizational level.

Condemnation and disposal not au-

thorized below depot level.

The lowest maintenance level capable

of complete repair of the support item

Reparable item. Repair, condemnation,

is the direct support level.

and disposal not authorized below de-

pot/specialized repair activity level.

The lowest maintenance level capable

of complete repair of the support item

Item requires special handling or con-

is the general support level.

demnation procedures because of spe-

cific reasons (i.e., precious metal con-

The lowest maintenance level capable

t e n t , high dollar value, critical

of complete repair of the support item

material or hazardous material). Refer

is the depot level.

to appropriate manuals/directives for

specific instructions.

Repair restricted to designated spe-

cialized repair activity.

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the Na-

Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

tional Stock Number assigned to the item and will

be used for requisit: oning purposes.

No repair is authorized. The item may

d. Part Number, Indicates the primary number

be reconditioned by adjusting, lubri-

used by the manufacturer which controls the design

cating, etc., at the user level. No parts

and characteristics of the item by means of its en-

or special tools are procured for the

gineering drawings, specifications standards, and

maintenance of this item.

inspection requirements to identify and item or

range of items.

NOTE

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes

When a stock numbered item is requisitioned,

are assigned to support items to indicate the dispo-

the item received may have a different part

sition action on unserviceable items. The recov-

number than the part being replaced.

erability code is entered in the fifth position of the