Recoverability Code cont'd - TM-5-6350-264-14-P-80042

TM 5-6350-264-14&P-8

NAVELEX EE 181-AA-OMI-09A/E121 SA-1954

T.O. 31S9-2FSS9-1-8

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 Cl (C) - Confidential, Phy Sec Cl

(S) - Secret, Phy Sec Cl (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).

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