action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
Code
Definition
entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code format
XB
Item is not procured or stocked. If not available
as follows:
through salvage, requisition.
XD
A support item that is not stocked. When required,
Recoverability
Definition
item will be procured through normal supply
channels.
Codes
NOTE
Z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn
Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a source of
and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
supply for any items source codes above except those
0
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
codes XA and support items restricted by AR 700-42.
condemn and dispose at organizational level.
F
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
condemn and dispose at the direct support level.
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance authorized to
H
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
USE and REPAIR support items. The maintenance codes are
condemn and dispose at the general support
entered in the third and fourth positions of the Uniform SMR
level.
Code format as follows:
D
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
(a) The maintenance code entered in the
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
third position will indicate the lowest maintenance level
disposal not authorized below depot level.
authorized to remove, replace, and use the support item. The
L
Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and disposal
maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate
not authorized below depot/specialized repair
one of the following levels of maintenance:
activity level.
Code
Application/Explanation
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation
C
Crew or operator maintenance performed within
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
organizational maintenance.
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical
0
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
material or hazardous material). Refer to
organizational level.
appropriate manuals/directives for specific
I
Support item is removed, replaced, used by the
instructions.
direct support element of integrated direct support
c. Federal Stock Number. Indicates Federal stock
maintenance.
number assigned to the item and will be used for
F
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct
requisitioning purposes.
support level.
d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number used
H
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corporation,
general support level.
or Government activity), which controls the design and
D
Support items that are removed, replaced, used at
characteristics of the item by means it's engineering drawings,
depot, mobile depot, specialized repair activity
specifications standards, and inspection requirements, to
only.
identify an item or range of items. For BIIL and ITIAL, see
NOTE
Codes "I" and "F" will be considered the same by direct
explanation of description column, in f, below.
support units.
NOTE
When a stock numbered item Is requisitioned, the
(b) The maintenance code entered in the
repair part received may have a different part number
fourth position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and
than the part being replaced.
identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to
perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).
functions). This position will contain one of the following
The FSCM is a five-digit numeric code listed in SB 708-42
maintenance codes:
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or
Government agency, etc. For BIIL and ITIAL, see explanation
Code
Application/Explanation
of description column, in f, below.
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
f. Description. Indicates the Federal item and, if
repair of the support item is the organizational
required, a minimum description to identify the item. (In BIIL
level.
and ITIAL only, the following will be used: 'The last line for
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
each item in the BIIL and ITIAL indicates the part number with
repair of the support item is the direct support
the FSCM in parentheses." Items that are included in kits and
level.
sets are listed below the name of the kit or set with the
H
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in the quantity
repair of the support item is the general support
incorporated in unit column. When the part to be used differs
level.
between serial numbers of the same model, the effective
D
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
serial numbers are shown as the last line of the description. In
repair of the support item is the depot level.
the Special Tools List, the initial basis of issue (B01) appears
L
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair
as the last line in the entry for each Special Tool, TMDE,
activity.
Z
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the
user level. No parts or special tools are procured
for the maintenance of this item.
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes
are
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
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