TM 1-4920-455-13&P
Application/Explanation
Code
D
Z
B
Depot is the lowest category 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 maybe
requisitioned  by  adjusting,  lubricating,  etc.,  at  the  user  level.
(3)  Recoverability  Code.  Recoverability  codes  are  assigned  to  items  to  indicate  the  disposition  action  on  un-
serviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows:
Recoverability  Codes
Definition
Z
Nonreparable  item.  When  unserviceable,  condemn  and  dispose  of
the  item  at  the  category  of  maintenance  shown  in  3rd  position  of
SMR  Code.
O
Reparable  item.  When  uneconomically  reparable,  condemn  and  dis-
pose  of  the  item  at  organizational  or  aviation  unit  category.
F
Reparable  item.  When  uneconomically  reparable,  condemn  and  dis-
pose  of  the  item  at  the  direct  support  or  aviation  intermediate
category.
H
D
L
A
Reparable  item.  When  uneconomically  reparable,  condemn  and  dis-
pose  of  the  item  at  the  general  support  category.
Reparable  item.  When  beyond  lower  category  repair  capability,
return  to  depot.  Condemnation  and  disposal  of  item  is  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.  Column  3.  NATIONAL  STOCK  NUMBER. Column 3 lists the National stock number (NSN) assigned to the
item.  Use  the  NSN  for  requests/requisitions.
d.  Column  4,  CAGEC.  Column  4,  the  Contractors  and  Government  Entity  Code  (CAGEC)  is  a  5-digit  numeric
code  which  is  used  to  identify  the  manufacturer,  distribute,  or  Government  agency,  etc.,  that  supplies  the  item.
c.  Column  5,  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.
D-4