Recoverability Code - TM-5-4320-272-20P0008

TM 5-4320-272-20P

F -Direct support or aviation intermediate level can remove, replace, and

use the item.

H -General support level can remove, replace, and use the item.

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.

Application/Explanation

Code

O -Organizational or (aviation unit) is the lowest 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, lubricating, etc., at the user level.

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition

action on unserviceable items. The recoveralibility code is entered in the fifth position of the

SMR Code as follows:

Recoverability

Codes

Application/Explanation

-Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item

at the level of maintenance shown in 3d position of SMR Code.