TM 5-2590-512-13&P
SECTION I
APPENDIX F
L -
Specialized repair activity can remove,
replace and use the item.
D -
Depot level can remove, replace and use
the
item.
(b)
The maintenance code entered in the fourth
position tells whether 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
maintenance,
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 -
Unit maintenance or Aviation unit is the low
est level that can do complete repair of the
item
F -
Direct support or aviation intermediate is the
lowest level that can do complete repair of
the item.
H -
General support is the lowest level that can
do complete repair of the item.
L -
Specialized repair activity is the lowest level
that can do complete repair of the item.
D -
Depot is the lowest level that can do
complete repair of the item.
Z-
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B -
No 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, lubrication, etc,
at the user level.
(3)
Recoverability
Code.
Recoverability
codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code
is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as
follows:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z-
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable,
condemn and dispose of the item at the
level
of maintenance shown in 3d position of the
SMR code.
O -
Reparable item. When uneconomical to
repair, condemn and dispose of the item at
unit maintenance or aviation unit level.
F-
Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose of the item
at the direct support or aviation intermediate
level.
H -
Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose of the item
at the general support level
D -
Reparable item. When beyond lower level
repair capability, return to depot.
Condemnation and disposal of item not
authorized below depot level.
L-
Reparable item. Condemnation and
disposal of item not authorized below
specialized repair activity (SRA).
A -
Item requires special handling or con-
demnation procedures because of specific
reasons (e.g., precious metal content, high
dollar value, critical material, or hazardous
material). Refer to appropriate
manuals/directives for specific instructions.
c.
CAGEC (Column (3)). The Commercial And
Government Entity (CAGE) Code (C) is a 5-digit
alphanumeric code which is used to identify the
manufacturer, distributor or Government agency, etc.,
that supplies the item.
d.
PART NUMBER (Column (4)). Indicates the
primary number used by the manufacturer (individual,
company, firm, corporation or Government activity),
which controls the design and characteristics of the item
by means of its engineering drawings, specifications
standards and inspection requirements to identify an
item or range of items.
NOTE: When you use a NSN to requisition an item,
the item you receive may have a different part
number from the part ordered.
e.
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE
(UOC)
(Column (5)). This column includes the following
information:
(1)
The Federal item name and, when
required, a minimum description to identify the item.
(2)
The physical security classification is
indicated by the parenthetical entry (insert applicable
physical security classification, e.g., Phy Sec Cl (C)-
Confidential, Phy Sec Cl (S) - Secret, Phy Sec Cl (T)
Top Secret).
(3)
Items that are included in kits and sets are
listed below the name of the kit or set on Figure KIT.
(4)
Spare/repair parts that make up and
assembled item are listed immediately following the
assembled item line entry.
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