TM 9-2330-251-14&P
F-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTIONS II AND Ill) (Con't).
(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:
Application/Explanation
Code
Z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of
the item at the level of maintenance shown in the 3rd position of the
SMR code.
Reparable item, When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dis-
O
pose of the item at unit maintenance or aviation unit level,
F
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dis-
pose of the item at the direct support or aviation intermediate level,
H
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dis-
pose 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 de-
pot level.
L
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized
below specialized repair activity (SRA).
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures be-
cause 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 alpha-
numeric code which IS used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies
the item.
NOTE
When you use an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a
different part number from the part ordered.
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.
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) Physical security classification. Not Applicable.
(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 an assembled item are listed immediately following the
assembled item line entry.
(5) Part numbers for bulk materiels are referenced in this column in the line item entry for the item
to be manufactured/fabricated.
(6) When the item is not used with all serial numbers of the same model, the effective serial
numbers are shown on the last line(s) of the description (before UOC).
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