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Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to indicate the disposition action on unserviceable
items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifty position of the SMR Code as follows:
Recoverability Codes
Application/Explanation
Z
- Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of
maintenance shown in 3rd position of SMR Code.
O
- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at
organizational or aviation unit level.
F
- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at
organizational or aviation unit level.
H
- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
general support level.
D
- Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair capability return to the depot.
Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below depot level.
L
- Repairable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below specialized repair activity
(SRA).
A
- Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of the 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 Code (CAGE) is a five digit numeric code
which is used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
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, specification 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.
e.
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column 5). This column includes the following information:
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