CODE M- MANUFACTURE, PARTS NOT PROCURED

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d. CODE X- PARTS CONSIDERED IMPRACTI-

(6) Code P2D identifies insurance-type parts

CABLE FOR SERVICE MANUFACTURE OR PRO-

which may be installed by Air Force activities

CUREMENT AND FOR WHICH NO USAGE IS

which are authorized depot-level maintenance only.

ANTICIPATED.

This code is applied to parts as described under

Code P2 and to delayed procurement items.

(1) Code X is applied to main structural mem-

bers or similar parts, which, if required, would

b. CODE M- MANUFACTURE, PARTS NOT

suggest extensive repair. The need for a part or

PROCURED.

parts coded X (wing spars, center section struc-

ture, etc.) should normally result in a recommen-

(1) Code M identifies parts the manufacture

dation to retire the article from service.

and installation of which is within the capabilities

of field maintenance activities, and to which all of

the following conditions apply:

(2) Code Xl identifies parts applicable at any

level of maintenance consistent with the command's

authorized scope of maintenance, and for which

(a) Procurement is not justified because of

procurement of the next larger assembly so coded

low usage or peculiar storage and installation

factors. Needs are to be met by local manufacture

P1 is normally justified; for example, an integral

detail part such as a welded segment inseparable

only as required.

from its assembly; a part machined in a matched

(b) Manufacture does not require tools, equip-

set; or a part of an assembly which, if required,

would suggest extensive reconditioning of the

ment, or skills not normally authorized at field

maintenance level.

assembly. In some cases Xl may be used to

indicate an integral part of an assembly for which

there is no anticipated usage and as an assembly

authorized at field maintenance level.

was coded M or Ml to be manufactured as a matched

set, welded assembly, etc.

(d) Does not require material not normally

available in Air Force inventory.

(3) Code X1D identifies parts described under

the Xl code but which are applicable to Air Force

(2) Code MI identifies parts which can be

activities authorized depot-level maintenance only.

manufactured at activities authorized depot-level

maintenance facilities and to which all of the

(4) Code X2 identifies parts applicable at any

following conditions apply:

level of maintenance consistent with the command's

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