TM 11-5985-362-23P
Code
Definition
Code
Application/Explanation
AH - Item to be assembled at general support main-
O - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
tenance level.
repair of the support item is the organizational
AD - Item to be assembled at depot maintenance level.
level.
XA - Item is not procured or stocked because the
F - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
requirements for the item will result in the
repair of the support item is the direct support
replacement of the next higher assembly. XB-
level.
Item is not procured or stocked. If not available
H - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
through salvage, requisition.
repair of the support item is the general support
XC - Installation drawing, diagram, instruction sheet, field
level.
service
drawing,
that
is
identified
by
D - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
manufacturer's part number. XD- A support item
repair of the support item is the depot level.
that is not stocked. When required, item will be
L - Repair restricted to designated specialized re-pair
procured through normal supply channels.
activity.
Z - Nonreparable. No repair is authorized. B- No repair
NOTE
is authorized. The item may be reconditioned by
Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a
adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level. No
source of supply for any items source coded
parts or special tools are procured for the
above except those coded XA and aircraft
maintenance of this item.
support items as restricted by AR 750-1.
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance autho-
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
rized to USE and REPAIR support items. The main-
entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code
tenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
format as follows:
positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
(a) The maintenance code entered in the third
Recoverability
position will indicate the lowest maintenance level
codes
Definition
authorized to remove, replace, and use the support item.
Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn
The maintenance code entered in the third position will
and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
indicate one of the following levels of maintenance:
O--Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
condemn and dispose at organizational level.
Code
Application/Explanation
F - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
C - Crew or operator maintenance performed within
condemn and dispose at the direct support level.
organizational maintenance.
H - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable,
0 - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
condemn and dispose at the general sup-port
organizational level.
level.
F - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct
D - Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair
support level.
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
H - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
disposal not authorized below depot level. L-
general support level.
Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and
D - Support items that are removed, replaced, used at
disposal not authorized below depot/specialized
depot, mobile depot, specialized repair activity
repair activity level.
only.
A - Item requires special handling or condemnation
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
positions indicates whether the item is to be repaired and
precious metal content, high dollar value, criti-cal
identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability
material or hazardous material).
Refer to
to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized
appropriate manuals/directives for specific in-
maintenance functions). This position will contain one of
structions.
the following maintenance codes:
c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National
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