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