SECTION I
Code Application/Explanation
O -
Unit maintenance or Aviation unit is the
lowest level that can do complete repair
of the item.
F-
Intermediate Direct support or aviation in-
termediate is the lowest level that can do
complete repair of the item.
H-
Intermediate 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 com-
plete repair of the item.
Z-
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B-
No repair is authorized. (No parts or spe-
cial tools are authorized for the main-
tenance of a "B" coded item). However,
the item may be reconditioned by adjust-
ing, 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 SMR Code.
O-
Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, 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 intermediate direct support or
aviation intermediate level.
H-
Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at the intermediate general support
level.
D -
Reparable item. When beyond lower level
repair capability, return to depot. Condem-
nation and disposal of item not authorized
below depot level.
L-
Reparable item. Condemnation and dis-
posal of item not authorized below special-
ized repair activity (SRA).
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A -
Item requires special handling or condem-
nation 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. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code
for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric 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 form 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) 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 and
assembled item are listed immediately following the
assembled item line entry.
(5) Part numbers for bulk materials 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). Not applicable.
(7) The usable on code, when applicable
(see paragraph 5, Special information).
(8) In the Special Tools List section, the
basis of issue (BOI) appears as the last line(s) in the
entry for each special tool01, special TMDE, and
other special support equipment. When density of
equipments supported exceeds density spread
indicated in the basis of issue, the total authorization
is increased proportionately.
(9) The statement "END OF FIGURE"
appears just below the last item description in
Column 5 for a given figure in both Section II and
Section III.
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