Maintenance code - TM-11-5905-200-24P0003

NOTE

Code

Application/Explanation

Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a

source of supply for any items source coded

D -- The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

above except those coded XA and aircraft

repair of the support item is the depot level.

support items as restricted by AR 700-42.

L - Repair restricted to designated Specialized Repair

Activity.

(2) Maintenance code.

Maintenance

Z-

Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.

codes are assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance

B-

No repair is authorized. The item may be

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The

reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at

maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth

the user level. No parts or special tools are

positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as follows-

procured for the maintenance of this item.

(a) Use (third position).

The

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability

maintenance code entered in the third position indicates

codes are assigned to support items to indicate the

the lowest maintenance level authorized to remove,

disposition action on unserviceable items.

The

replace, and use the support item. The maintenance

recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the

code entered in the third position indicates one of the

uniform SMR Code Format as follows-

following levels of maintenance.

Code

Explanation

Code

Application/Explanation

Z- Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn

O- Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

and dispose at the level indicated in the first digit

organizational level of maintenance.

of the maintenance code.

NOTE

O-- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable,

A code "C" may be used in this position to

condemn and dispose at organizational level.

denote crew or operator maintenance

F- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable,

performed within organizational maintenance.

condemn and dispose at the direct support level.

F - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct

H-- Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable,

support maintenance level.

condemn and dispose at the general support

H-- Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

level.

general support maintenance.

D - Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair

D-- Support items that are removed, replaced, used at

capability, return to depot. Condemnation and

depot only.

disposal not authorized below depot level.

(b) Repair (fourth position). The

L- Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and disposal

maintenance code entered in the fourth position

not authorized below depot/Specialized Repair

indicates whether the item is to be repaired and identifies

Activity level.

the lowest maintenance level with the capability to

A - Item requires special handling or condemnation

perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,

functions). When a maintenance code is not used a

precious metal content, high dollar value, critical

dash (-) sign is entered. For, multi-service equipment

material or hazardous material).

/systems or when a code is entered, this position will

Federal Stock Number.

Indicates the

contain one of the following maintenance codes as

Federal stock number assigned to the item and will be

assigned by the service(s) that require the code--

used for requisitioning purposes.

Description.

Indicates the Federal item

Code

Application/Explanation

name and a minimum description required to identify the

O- The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

item. The last line indicates the reference number

repair of the support item is the organizational

followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for

level.

Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is

F - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

used as an element in item identification to designate

repair of the support item is direct support.

manufacturer or distributor or Government agency, etc.,

H - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

and is identified in SB 708-42.

repair of the support item is general support.