Recoverability code - TM-11-5895-490-34P0006

TM 11-5895-490-34P

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM).

Application/Explanation

Code

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

F--The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

708-42 which is used to identify the manufacturer,

plete repair of the support item is the direct

distributor, or Government agency, etc.

support level.

f. Description. Indicates the Federal item name

H--The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

and, if required, a minimum description to identify

plete repair of the support item is the general

the item.

support level.

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

D--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 depot

performing the actual maintenance function. This

level.

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

ZNonreparable. No repair is authorized.

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

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

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

are assigned to support items to indicate the

lowest unit of issue that will satisfy the required

disposition action on unserviceable items. The

units of measure will be requisitioned.

recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of

h. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on

the illustration figure, which is prepared for a func-

Recoverability

tional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly.

Definition

codes

4. Special Information

Z--Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-

a. Usable on codes are shown in the description

demn and dispose at the level indicated in

column. Uncoded items are applicable to all models.

position 3.

Identification of the usable on codes used in this

F R e p a r a b l e i t e m . W h e n uneconomically

publication are:

reparable, condemn and dispose at the direct

support level.

Used on

Code

H R e p a r a b l e i t e m . W h e n uneconomically

RT-859/APX-72

BKA

reparable, condemn and dispose at the general

RT-859A/APX-72

5IH

support level.

MT-3809/APX-72

5II

D--Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

MT-3948/APX-72

5IJ

capability, return to depot. Condemnation

b. The following publications pertain to the

and disposal not authorized below depot level.

RT-859A/APX-72,

RT-859/APX-72,

L--Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and

disposal n o t authorized below depot/

MT-3809/APX-72, MT-3948/APX-72 and its com-

specialized repair activity level,

ponents:

A--Item requires special handling or condemnation

TM 11-5895-490-20, Receiver-Transmitter, Radio

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,

R T - 8 5 9 / A P X - 7 2 and RT-859A/APX-72 and

precious metal content, high dollar value,

and

MT-3809/APX-72

Mountings

critical material or hazardous material). Refer

MT-3948/APX-72

to appropriate manuals/directives for specific

11-5895-490-20P,

Receiver-Transmitter,

instructions.

R a d i o R T - 8 5 9 / A P X - 7 2 a n d Mountings

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

MT-3809/APX-72 and MT-3948/APX-72

stock number assigned to the item and will be used

TM 11 -5895 -490-35, Receiver-Transmitters, Radio

for requisitioning purposes.

RT-859A/APX-72 and

RT-859/APX-72,

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

Mountings

MT-3809/APX-72, MT-3948/

used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

APX-72 (Bendix Communications Division)

controls the design and characteristics of the item

5. How to Locate Repair Parts

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

a. When National stock number or part number is

specifications,

standards,

and inspection

unknown.

requirements to identify an item or range of items.

NOTE

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

When a stock numbered item is

the functional group within which the item belongs.

This is necessary since illustrations are prepared for

requisitioned, the repair part received

functional groups and listings are divided into the

may have a different part number than

same groups.

the part being replaced.