Code
equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this
Explanation
position will contain one of the following mainte-
AH - Item to be assembled at general support main-
nance codes as assigned by the service(s) that require
tenance level.
the code:
AD - Item to be assembled at depot maintenance
level.
Code
Application/Explanation
O-
XA - Item is not procured or stocked because the
The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
requirements for the item will result in the
plete repair of the support item is the or-
replacement of the next higher assembly.
ganizational level.
XB - Item is not procured or stocked. If not avail-
F - The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
able through salvage, requisition.
plete repair of the support item is direct
support.
XC - Installation drawing, diagram instruction
H - The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
sheet, field service drawing, that is identi-
plete repair of the support item is general
fied by manufacturers' part number.
support.
XD - Support items can be requisitioned with jus-
D - The Iowest maintenance level capable of com-
tification.
plete repair of the support item is the depot
NOTE
level.
Cannibalization or salvage may be
L - Repair restricted to designated Specialized
used as a source of supply for any
Repair Activity.
items source coded above except
Z - Nonrepairable. NOrepair is authorized.
those coded XA and aircraft sup-
B - No repair is authorized. The item may be re-
port items as restricted by AR 700-42.
conditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc.,
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
at the user level. No parts or special tools
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
are procured for the maintenance of this
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
item.
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
follws:
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability
(a) Use(third position). The maintenance code
code is entered in the fifth position of the uniform
entered in the third position indicates the lowest
SMR code Format as follows:
maintenance level authorized to remove, replace
and use the support item. The maintenance code
Code
Explanation
entered in the third position indicates one of the
Z-
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, con-
following levels of maintenance.
demn and dispose at the level indicated in
the first digit of the maintenance code.
Application/Explanation
Code
O-
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
O - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
pairable, condemn and dispose at organiza-
organizational level of maintenance.
tional level.
NOTE
F-
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
A code "C" may be used in this posi-
pairable, condemn and dispose at the direct
tion to denote crew or operator
support level.
maintenance performed within or-
H-
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
ganizational maintenance.
pairable, condemn and dispose at the gen-
F - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
eral support level.
direct support maintenance level.
D-
Repairable item. When beyond lower level re-
H - Support item is removed, replaced, used at
pair capability, return to depot. Condemna-
the general support maintenance.
tion and disposal not authorized below depot
D - Support items that are removed, replaced,
level.
used at depot only.
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and
L-
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
disposal not authorized below depot/Special-
code entered in the fourth position indicates whether
ized Repair Activity level.
the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest
Item requires special handling or condemna-
A-
maintenance level with the capability to perform
tion procedures because of specific reasons
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
(i.e., precious metal content, high dollar
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
value, critical material or hazardous ma-
d a s h (-) sign is entered. For multiservice
terial).
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