Recoverability code - TM-5-4320-254-140059

Code

Explanation

Applied to parts and assemblies which are not procured or

stocked, be mortality of which is normally below that of the

applicable end item or component, and the failure of which

should result in retirement of the end item from the supply

system.

Applied to repair parts which are not procured or stocked, the

requirement for which will be filled by use of the next higher

assembly or component.

Applied to repair parts which are not stocked. The indicated

maintenance category requiring such repair parts will attempt to

obtain them through cannibalization; if not obtainable through

cannibalization, such repair parts will be requisitioned with

supporting justification through normal supply channels.

Applied to major assemblies that are procured with PEMA

(Procurement Equipment Missiles Army) funds for initial issue

only to be used as exchange assemblies at DSU and GSU level.

These assemblies will not be stocked above DS or GS level or

returned to depot supply level.

(2) Maintenance code, indicates the lowest category of maintenance authorized to install the listed item. The

maintenance level code is:

Code

Explanation

Operator/crew.

(3) Recoverability code, indicates whether unserviceable items should be returned for recovery or salvage. Items

not coded are expendable. Recoverability codes are:

Code

Explanation

Applied to repair parts (assemblies and components) which are

considered economically repairable at direct and general

support maintenance levels. When the 'maintenance capability

to repair these items does not exist, they are normally disposed

of at the GS level. When supply considerations dictate, some of

these repair parts may be listed for automatic return to supply

for depot level repair as set forth in AR 710-50. lien so listed,

they will be replaced by supply on an exchange basis.

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