Recoverability Code cont'd - TM-5-6350-264-14-P-50036

TM 5-6350-264-14&P-5

NAVELEX EE 181-AA-OMI-06A/E121 SA-1955

T.O. 31S9-2FSS9-1-5

Recoverability

Definition

Codes

- Reparable item. When beyond lower category repair capability, return to depot.

Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below depot category.

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

activity.

- Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific

reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous

material). Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.

c. National Stock Number (Column (3)). Lists the National Stock Number (NSN) assigned to the item. Use the

NSN for requests/requisitions.

d. FSCM (Column (4)). 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.

e. Part Number (Column (5)). 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 an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a different part number from

the part ordered, but go ahead and use or furnish it as the replacement part.

f. Description (Column (6)). This column includes the following information:

(1) The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.

(2) The physical security classification of the item is indicated by the parenthetical entry (insert applicable

physical security classification abbreviation, e.g., Phy Sec C1 (C) - Confidential, Phy Sec C1 (S) - Secret, Phy Sec C1

(T) -Top Secret).

(3) Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or set.

(4) Spare/repair parts that make up an assembled item are listed immediately following the assembled item

line entry.

(5) NSN's for bulk materials are referenced in the description column in the line item entry for the item to be

manufactured/fabricated.

(6) When the part to be used differs between serial numbers of the same model, the effective serial

numbers are shown as the last line of the description.

(7) The USABLE ON CODE, when applicable (see paragraph 4, 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 tool, 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.

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