Recoverability Code - TM-9-2330-381-24P0025

TM 9-2330-381-24P

(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 an 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.

Code

Application/Explanation

- Organizational or (aviation unit) is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the

item.

- Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest level that can do complete repair of

the item.

- General Support is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.

- Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest level

that can do complete repair of the item.

- Depot is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.

- Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

- 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 recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows:

Recoverability

Code

Application/Explanation

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

of maintenance shown in 3d position of SMR Code.

-Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at

organizational or aviation unit level.

-Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at

the direct support or aviation intermediate level.

-Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at

general support level.

-Reparable item.

When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot.

Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.

-Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below specialized repair

activity (SRA).

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