functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
Explanation
Code
dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service
AF -- Item to be assembled at direct support
equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this
maintenance level.
position will contain one of the following mainte-
AH -- Item to be assembled at general support
nance codes as assigned by the service(s) that require
maintenance level.
the code --
AD -- Item to be assembled at depot maintenance
Application/Explanation
Code
level.
O--
The lowest maintenance level capable of
XA -- Item is not procured or stocked because the
complete repair of the support item is the
requirements for the item will result in
organizational level.
the replacement of the next higher as-
F--
The lowest maintenance level capable of
sembly.
complete repair of the support item is
XB -- Item is not procured or stocked. If not
direct support.
available through salvage, requisition.
XC -- Installation drawing, diagram instruction
The lowest maintenance level capable of
H--
complete repair of the support item is
sheet, field service drawing, that is iden-
general support.
tified by manufacturers' part number.
The lowest maintenance level capable of
D--
XD -- Support items can be requisitioned with
complete repair of the support item is the
NOTE
depot level.
Repair restricted to designated Specialized
L--
Cannibalization or salvage may be
Repair Activity.
used as a source of supply for any
Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
Z--
items source coded above except
No repair is authorized. The item may be
B--
those coded XA and aircraft support
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating,
items as restricted by AR 700-42.
etc., at the user level. No parts or special
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
tools are procured for the maintenance of
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
this item.
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability
follows --
code is entered in the fifth position of the uniform
(a) Use (third position). The maintenance code
SMR Code Format as follows --
entered in the third position indicates the lowest
Explanation
maintenance level authorized to remove, replace,
Code
Z--
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,
and use the support item. The maintenance code
condemn and dispose at the level indi-
entered in the third position indicates one of the
cated in the first digit of the Maintenance
following levels of maintenance.
Application/Explanation
Code
code.
O--
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
O--
the organizational level of maintenance.
pairable, condemn and dispose at organi-
NOTE
zational level.
F--
A code "C" may be used in this
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
position to denote crew or operator
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
direct support level.
maintenance performed within or-
H--
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
ganizational maintenance.
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
F--
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
general support level.
the direct support maintenance level.
D--
Repairable item. When beyond lower level
H--
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
repair capability, return to depot. Con-
the general support maintenance.
demnation and disposal not authorized
Support items that are removed, replaced,
D--
below depot level.
used at depot only.
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation,
L--
and disposal not authorized below
code entered in the fourth position indicates whether
depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.
the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest
A--
Item requires special handling or condemna-
maintenance level with the capability to perform
tion procedures because of specific
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
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