TM 5-3805-290-23P
FIELD MAINTENANCE (UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE) REPAIR PARTS AND
SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS (RPSTL) INTRODUCTION - CONTINUED
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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN THE REPAIR PARTS LISTS AND SPECIAL
TOOLS LIST WORK PACKAGES - CONTINUED
c.
Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on unservice-
able items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Application/Explanation
Recoverability Code
Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
level of maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.
O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at the Unit level maintenance.
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at Direct Support level.
H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at General Support level.
D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Con-
demnation and disposal of item are not authorized below depot level.
L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below Spe-
cialized 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 haz-
ardous material). Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for specific instruc-
tions.
NSN - (Column 3). The NSN for the item is listed in this column.
3.
CAGEC (Column 4). The Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) is a five-digit code which is used to
4.
identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency/activity that supplies the item.
PART NUMBER (Column 5). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, cor-
5.
poration, 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.
N OT E
When you use an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive may have a different part number
from the part ordered.
6.
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) (Column 6). This column includes the following information:
a.
The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.
b.
Part Numbers (P/Ns) of bulk materials are referenced in this column in the line entry to be manufactured or fabri-
cated.
c.
Hardness Critical Item (HCI). A support item that provides the equipment with special protection from electro-
magnetic pulse (EMP) damage during a nuclear attack.
d.
The statement END OF FIGURE appears just below the last item description in column (6) for a given figure in
both the repair parts list and special tools list work packages.
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