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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTIONS II AND III) (Con't).
(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:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of
maintenance shown in the 3d position of the SMR code.
O
- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at unit
maintenance or aviation unit level.
F
- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
direct support or aviation intermediate level.
H
- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose
of the item at the
general support level.
D
- Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation
and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.
L
- Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below specialized repair
activity (SRA).
A
- Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons (e.g.,
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material). Refer to
appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.
c.
CAGEC [Column (3)]. The Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (C) is a 5-dlgit alphanumeric code
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
NOTE
When you use an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a
different part number from the part ordered.
d.
PART NUMBER [Column (4)]. 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.
e.
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) [Column (5)]. This column includes the following information:
(1) The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.
(2) Physical security classification. Not Applicable.
(3) Items that are included in kits and sets are listed below the name of the kit or set on Figure KIT.
(4) Spare/repair parts that make up an assembled item are listed immediately following the assembled item line
entry.
(5) Part numbers for bulk materiels are referenced in this column in the line item entry for the item to be
manufactured/fabricated.
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