SB 725-12
(3) Exterior free of stage of corrosion shown
listed in this bulletin will be reported in the appropriate
materiel condition code based on the criteria shown in
in subparagraph 3b (3), or (4) above.
subparagraphs a, b, and c below. The reporting of
(4) Paint in good condition, allowing for
containers for nuclear weapon systems, chemical
normal weathering, and mismatched shades due to
weapons and equipment, and conventional ammunition
touchup, and showing only minor abrasions or
will be based on the criteria in subparagraphs a through
scratches. Surfaces must be suitable for application or
e below.
required marking.
a. Condition Code A--Serviceable (Issuable
(5) Exterior of complex, special-designed,
Without Qualification). See quality assurance provisions
nonexpendable, reusable metal shipping containers are
in the applicable reusable container specification.
sound and free from large dents (dents not more than
(1) Interior free of rust or foreign matter.
1/2inch deep and not more than 10 dents per section,
(2) Exterior free of rust and dents; paint
i.e., top, bottom, end, or side).
(6) Threaded components undamaged and
smooth and free-of blemishes or abrasions.
(3) Markings clear and legible with no
capable of being tightened properly.
c. Condition Code F--Unserviceable (Reparable).
evidence of fading or abrasions.
(4) Matching parts free from defects that
Containers not meeting the criteria of condition code A
or B will be classified as condition code F (AR 725-50) if
would affect their strength, assembly, serviceability, and
they can be satisfactorily repaired to condition code A or
durability.
B within the repair limitations as prescribed in the
(5) Present
overall
appearance
and
appropriate maintenance manual.
performance including, as applicable, mounting flanges,
d. Condition Code G--Unserviceable (Incomplete).
shock mounts, gaskets, and skids, are those of a new
Containers requiring additional parts or components.
and unused container.
Otherwise meeting the criteria of subparagraph a or b
b. Condition Code B--Serviceable (Issuable With
above.
Qualifications).
e. Condition
Code
H--Unserviceable
(1) Interior free of stage of corrosion shown in
(Condemned)., Materiel which has been determined to
subparagraph 3b (2), (3), or (4) above.
be unserviceable and exceeds the repair limitations
(2) Container does not leak and has no
prescribed in the appropriate maintenance manual.
defective or missing parts; gaskets or seals are free
Includes condemned items which are radioactively
from defects.
contaminated.
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