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Section I. INTRODUCTION

TM-55-1905-217-20P Landing Craft Mechanized Steel;DED; Overall Length 74 Feet; Mod I Mark VIII Navy Design Manual

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TM 55-1905-217-20P

(3) Recoverability Code. The recoverability

Code

Definition

code entered in the fifth position indicates the

Item to be assembled at general support

disposition action on unserviceable items.

maintenance level.

Code

Definition

Item to be assembled at depot maintenance

level.

Non-repairable item.

When unserviceable,

Item is NOT procured or stocked because the

condemn and dispose at the level indicated in

requirements for the item will result in

position three (3).

replacement of the next higher assembly.

Repairable item.

When uneconomically

Item NOT procured or stocked. If not available

repairable,

condemn

and

dispose

through salvage, requisition.

organizational level.

Installation drawing, diagram, instruction sheet,

Repairable item.

When uneconomically

or field service drawing that is identified by

repairable, condemn and dispose at direct

manufacturer's part number.

support level.

XDA

low mortality item that is not stocked. When

Repairable item.

When uneconomically

required, items will be requested and provided

repairable, condemn and dispose at general

through normal supply channels.

support level.

Repairable item. When beyond lower level

NOTE

repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation

and disposal not authorized below depot level.

Cannibalization or salvage may be used

Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and

as a source of supply for any items

disposal not authorized below depot/specialized

coded above except those coded XA

repair activity level.

and support items restricted by AR 700-

Item requires special handling or condemnation

42.

(2) Maintenance Codes.

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,

The maintenance

precious metal content, high dollar value, critical

code entered in the third position indicates the lowest

material, or hazardous material).

maintenance level authorized to remove, replace, and

b. Federal Stock Number.

Indicates the

use the item. The maintenance code entered in the

Federal stock number assigned to the item and will be

fourth position indicates whether the item is to be

used for requisitioning purposes.

repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level

c. Description. Indicates the Federal item

with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all

name and a minimum description required to identify the

authorized maintenance functions).

When a

item. The last line indicates the reference number

maintenance code is not used in the fourth position, a

followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for

dash (-) will be entered.

Code

Application/Explanation

Manufacturer (FSCM) in parenthesis. The FSCM is used

as an element in item identification to designate

manufacturer or distributor or Government agency, etc.,

Item is removed, replaced, used (third position),

and is identified in SB 708-42. Items that are included

or complete repair (fourth position) at the

in kits' and sets are listed below the name of the kit or

organizational level.

set with quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated

Item is removed, replaced, used (third position),

in front of the item name.

or complete repair (fourth position) at the direct

d. Unit of Measure (U/M).

Indicates the

support maintenance level.

standard or basic quantity by which the listed item is

Item is removed, replaced, used (third position)

used in performing the actual maintenance function.

or complete repair (fourth position) at the

This measure is expressed by a two-character

general support maintenance level.

alphabetical abbreviation, e.g., ea, in, pr, etc., and is the

Item is removed, replaced, used (third position)

basis used to indicate quantities and allowances in

or complete repair (fourth position) at the depot

subsequent columns.

maintenance level.

e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the

Repair restricted to designated specialized

quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the

repair activity (fourth position).

illustration figure, which is prepared for an assembly

Non-repairable. No repairs authorized (fourth

group, or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this column

position).

in lieu of a quantity indicates that no specific quantity is

No repair is authorized. The item may be re-

applicable, e.g., shims, spacers, etc.

conditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the

user level.

No parts or special tools are

procured for maintenance of this item (fourth

position).