Recoverability code

TM 11-6130-392-34P

supported exceeds density spread indicated in the

code

Application/Explanation

F - The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

basis of issue, the total authorization is increased

plete repair of the support item is the direct

accordingly.

support level.

g. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard

H - The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

of the basic quantity of the listed item as used in

plete repair of the support item is the general

performing the actual maintenance function. This

measure is e x p r e s s e d by a two-character

support level.

D - The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea. in. pr. etc). When

plete repair of the support item is the depot

the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue, the

level.

lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required

units of measure will be requisitioned.

Z - Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on

are assigned to support items to indicate the

the illustration figure, which is prepared for a func-

disposition action on unserviceable items. The

tional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.

recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of

the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

4. Special Information

Recoverability

a. The following publications pertain to the

Codes

Definition

PP-7286/U and its components:

Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-

11-6130-392-12,

Operator's

and

demn and dispose at the level indicated in

Organizational

Maintenance Manual: Battery

positin 3.

Charger PP-7286/U (to be published).

F - Reparable item. When uneconomically

TM 11-6130-392-20P, organizational Main-

reparable, condemn and dispose at the direct

tenance Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists for

support level.

Battery Charger PP-7286/U.

H - Reparable item. W h e n uneconomically

TM 11-6130-392-34, Direct Support and

reparable, condemn and dispose at the general

General Support Maintenance Manual for Battery

support level.

Charger PP- 7286/U (to be published).

D - Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

b. National stock number (NSN's) that are

capability, return to depot. Condemnation

missing from P source coded items have been ap-

and disposal not authorized below depot level.

plied for and will be added to this TM by future

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

change/revision when they are entered in the Army

stock number assigned to the item and will be used

Master Data File (AMDF). Until the NSN'S are

for requisitioning purposes.

established and published, submit exception

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

requestions to Commander, US Army Com-

used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

munications and Electronics Materiel Readiness

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

Command, ATTN: DRSEL-MM, Fort Monmouth,

controls the design and characteristics of the item

NJ 07703 for the part required to support your

by means of its e n g i n e e r i n g drawings,

equipment.

specifications,

standards,

and

inspection

requirements to identify an item or range of items.

5. How to Locate Repair Parts

NOTE

a. When National stock number or part number is

When a stock numbered item is

unknown.

requisitioned, the repair part received

(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine

may have a different part number than

the functional group within which the item belongs.

the part being replaced.

This is necessary since illustrations are prepared for

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

functional groups and listings are divided into the

The FSCM is a 5-digit numberic code listed in SB

same groups.

708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

(2) Second. Find the illustration covering the

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

functional group to which the item belongs.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

(3) Third. Identify the item on the illustration

and, if required, a minimum description to identify

and note the illustration figure and item number of

the item. In the Special Tools List, the initial basis

the item.

of issue (1301) appears as the last line in the entry for

(4) Fourth. Using the Repair Parts Listing, find

each special tool, special TMDE, and other special

t h e figure and item number noted on the

support equipment. When density of equipments

illustration.