TM 1-1740-204-13&P
Code
Application/Explanation
O
Organizational (or aviation unit) is the lowest level that can do
complete repair or the item.
F
Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest level that can
do complete repair on the item.
H
General support is the lowest level that can do complete repair
on the item.
L
Specialized repair activity (designates the specialized repair
activity) is the lowest level that can do complete repair on the
item.
D
Depot is the lowest level that can do complete repair on the item.
Z
Non repairable. 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 composition action on
unserviceable its. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
Non repairable Item. When unserviceable, condemn and
dispose of item at the level of maintenance shown in the 3rd
position of the SMR code.
O
Repairable Item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn
and dispose of item at organizational or aviation unit level.
F
Repairable Item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of
item at the direct support level.
H
Repairable Item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn
and dispose of item at general support level.
D
Repairable Item. When beyond lower level repair capability,
return to depot. Condemnation and disposal of item not
authorized below depot level.
L
Repairable Item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized
below specialized repair activity.
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation 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.
NSN (Column (3)). The national stock number for the item is listed in this column.
d.
CAGE (Column (4)). The commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) is a 5-digit alphanumeric code which
is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
e.
PART NUMBER (Column (5)). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer
C-4
