Z-
Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
NOTE
B-
No repair is authorized.
The item may be
Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at
source of supply for any items source coded
the user level. No parts or special tools are
above except those coded XA and aircraft
procured for the maintenance of this item.
support items as restricted by AR 70042.
(2) Maintenance code.
Maintenance
(3) Recoverability code.
Recoverability
codes are assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
codes are assigned to support items to indicate the
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
disposition action on unserviceable items.
The
maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the
positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as follows
uniform SMR Code Format as follows-
(a) Use (third position).
The
maintenance code entered in the third position indicates
Code
Explanation
the lowest maintenance level authorized to remove,
Z - Nonrepairable item.
When unserviceable,
replace, and use the support item. The maintenance
condemn and dispose at the level indicated in
code entered in the third position indicates one of the
the first digit of the maintenance code.
following levels of maintenance.
O - Repairable
item.
When
uneconomically
Code
Application/Explanation
repairable,
condemn
and
dispose
at
O - Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
organizational level.
organizational level of maintenance.
F - Repairable
item.
When
uneconomically
NOTE
repairable, condemn and dispose at the direct
A code "C" may be used in this position to
support level.
denote crew or operator maintenance
H - Repairable item When uneconomically repairable,
performed within organizational maintenance.
condemn and dispose at the general support
level.
F-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
D - Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair
direct support maintenance level.
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
H-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
disposal not authorized below depot level.
general support maintenance.
L-
Repairable item.
Repair, condemnation, and
D-
Support items that are removed, replaced, used at
disposal not authorized below depot/Specialized
depot only.
Repair Activity level.
A - Item requires special handling or condemnation
(b) Repair (fourth position).
The
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
maintenance code entered in the fourth position
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical
indicates whether the item is to be repaired and identifies
material or hazardous material).
the lowest maintenance level with the capability to
perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
b. Federal Stock Number.
Indicates the
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
Federal stuck number assigned to the item and will be
dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service equipment/
used for requisitioning purposes.
systems or when a code is entered, this position will
contain one of the following maintenance codes as
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item
assigned by the service(s) that require the code-
name and a minimum description required to identify the
Code
Application/Explanation
item. The last line indicates the reference number
O - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
repair of the support item is the organizational
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
level.
used as an element in item identification to designate
F - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
manufacturer or distributor or Government agency, etc.,
repair of the support item is direct support.
and is identified in SB 708-42.
H - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
repair of the support item is general support.
d. Unit of Measure (U/M).
Indicates the
D - The lowest maintenance level capable of complete
standard or basic quantity by which the listed item is
repair of the support item is the depot level.
used in performing the actual maintenance function.
This
Code
Application/Explanation
L-
Repair restricted to designated Specialized Repair
Activity.
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