TM 9-1240-272-34&P
-Reparable item. When beyond
D
-The lowest maintenance level
lower level repair capability,
capable of complete repair
return to depot. Condemnation
of the support item is the
and disposal not authorized
depot level.
below depot level.
-Repair restricted to
L
-Reparable item. Repair,
Specialized Repair Activity.
condemnation, and disposal
(Not Applicable).
not authorized below depot/
specialized repair activity
No repair is
Z
-Nonreparable.
level.
authorized.
A
-Item requires special handling
-No repair is authorized. The
B
or condemnation procedures
item may be reconditioned by
because of specific reasons
adjusting, lubricating, etc.,
(i.e., precious metal content,
at the user level. No parts
high dollar value, critical
or special tools are procured
material or hazardous
for the maintenance of this
material). Refer to appro-
item.
priate manuals/directives
for specific instructions.
(3) Recoverability Code.
Recoverability codes are assigned to
c. National Stock Number.
support items to indicate the dispo-
Indicates the National stock number
sition action on unserviceable items.
The recoverability code is entered in
assigned to the item and which will
be used for requisitioning.
the fifth position of the Uniform SMR
Code format as follows:
e. Part Number. Indicates the
primary number used by the manufacturer
Recover-
(individual, company, firm, corporation,
ability
or Government activity), which controls
Definition
Codes
the design and characteristics of the
item by means of its engineering draw-
Z
-Nonreparable item. When
ings, specifications, standards, and
unserviceable, condemn and
inspection requirements to identify an
dispose at the level indicated
item or range of items.
in position 3.
NOTE: When a stock numbered item is
-Reparable item. When
0
requisitioned, the item received may
uneconomically reparable, con-
have a different part number than the
demn and dispose at organiza-
part being replaced.
tional level.
d. Federal Supply Code for Manu-
-Reparable item. When
F
facturer (FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit
uneconomically reparable,
numeric code listed in SB 708-42 which
condemn and dispose at the
is used to identify the manufacturer,
direct support level.
distributor, or Government agency, etc.
f. Description. Indicates the
H
-Reparable item. When
Federal item name and, if required,
uneconomically reparable,
a minimum description to identify the
condemn and dispose at the
item.
general support level.
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