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c. Column 3, Maintenance Function. Column 3 lists the functions to be performed on the item listed in Column 2.

d. Column 4, Maintenance Category. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a "work time" figure in the appropriate

subcolumn(s), the lowest level of maintenance authorized to perform the function listed in Column 3. This figure

represents the active time required to perform that maintenance function at the indicated category of maintenance. If the

number or complexity of the task within the listed maintenance function vary at different maintenance categories,

appropriate "work time" figures will be shown for each category. The number of man-hours specified by the "work time"

figure represents the average time required to restore an item (assembly, subassembly, component, module, end item,

or system) to a serviceable condition under typical field operation conditions. This time includes preparation time,

troubleshooting time, and quality assurance/quality control time in addition to the time required to perform the specific

tasks identified for the maintenance functions authorized in the maintenance allocation chart. The maintenance category

subcolumns are as follows:

C-

Operator/Crew

O-

Organizational

F-

Direct Support

H-

General Support

D-

Depot

e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column 5 specifies, by code, those common tool sets (not individual tools) and

special tools, test, and support equipment required to perform the designated function.

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