Maintenance codes (2 position)

TM 5-4310-340-24

All

Item to be assembled at general support

Code

Explanation

maintenance level.

Item to be assembled at depot maintenance level.

Nonrepairable. When unserviceable, condemn and

Item that is not procured or stocked because the

dispose of at the level indicated in position 3.

requirements for the item will result in the

Repairable.

When uneconomically repairable,

replacement of the next higher assembly.

condemn and dispose of at organizational level.

Item is not procured or stocked. If not available

Repairable.

When

uneconomically repairable,

through salvage. requisition.

condemn and dispose of at direct support level.

Installation drawing. diagram. instruction sheet,

Repairable.

When

uneconomically repairable,

field service drawing.

that is identified

condemn and dispose of at general support level.

manufacturer's part number.

Repairable.

When

beyond lower level repair

capability, return to depot.

Condemnation and

disposal not authorized below depot level.

(2) Maintenance codes (2 position). Codes -

Repairable. Repair. condemnation and disposal not

entered in the third and fourth position are as follows:

authorized below depot / Specialized Repair Activity

level.

(a) Third position. The maintenance code

Item requires special handling or condemnation

entered in the third position indicates the lowest maintenance

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,

level authorized to remove/ replace, and use the item. When

precious metal content, high dollar valve, critical

a maintenance code is not used a (-) will be entered.

material or hazardous material.

Maintenance codes are:

b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal stock

Code

Explanation

number assigned to the item and will be used for

requisitioning purposes.

Support item is removed. replaced. used at

c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name and a

organizational level.

minimum description required to identify the item. The last

Support item is removed. replaced. used at direct

line indicates the reference number followed by the applicable

support level.

Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) in

Support item is removed. replaced. used at general

parentheses. The FSCM is used as, an element in item

support level.

identification to designate manufacturer or distributor or

Support item is removed. replaced. used at depot

Government agency,. etc.. and is identified in SB 708-42.

level only.

Items that are included in kits or sets are listed below the item

of the kit or set with quantity of each of the kit or set indicated

(b) Fourth position. The maintenance code

in front of the item name.

entered in the fourth position indicates whether the item is to

d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard or

be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level

basic quantity by which the listed item is used in performing

capable or performing complete repair. When a maintenance

the actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed

code is not used a dash (-I) will be entered. Maintenance

by a two character alphabetical abbreviation. e.g.. ea. in.

codes are:

pr. etc.. and is the basis used to indicate quantities and

allowances in subsequent columns. When the units of

Code

Explanation

measure differs from the unit of issue the lowest unit of issue

that will be requisitioned.

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit. Indicates the quantity

repair is organizational.

of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

figure.

which is prepared for a functional group.

repair is direct support.

subfunctional group. or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

column in lieu of a quantity indicates that no specific quantity

repair is general support.

is applicable. e.g.. shims. spacers. etc.

The lowest maintenance level capable of complete

repair is depot.

f. 15-Day Organizational Maintenance Allowances.

Repair restricted to designated specialized repair

(1) The repair parts reflected represent those

activity.

authorized for use at the organizational category and will be

Nonrepairable. No repair authorized.

requisitioned on an "as required" basis until stockage is based

No repair authorized. The item may be reconditioned

on demand in accordance with AR 735-35 or AR 710-2.

by adjusting. lubricating. etc.. at the user level. No

Those items containing a quantity in the maintenance

parts or special tools are procured for maintenance

allowance column are essential repair parts which must be

of this time.

stocked in the minimum quantities indicated (AR700-18).

(3) Recoverability codes (1 position).

The

recoverability codes entered in the fifth position are assigned

to support items to indicate the disposition action on

unserviceable items. When recoverability code is not used a

dash (-) will be entered. Recoverability codes are:

C-2