NOTE
plete repair of the support item is the depot
Cannibalization or salvage may be
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 sup-
Z
Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
port items as restricted by AR 700-42.
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be re-
Code
conditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc.,
Explanation
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are as-
at the user level. No parts or special tools
signed to indicate the levels of maintenance auth-
are procured for the maintenance of this
orized to USE and REPAIR support items. The main-
item.
tenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are
positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as fol-
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
lows--
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability
(a) Use (third position). The maintenance code
code is entered in the fifth position of the uniform
entered in the third position indicates the lowest
SMR Code Format as follows--
maintenance level authorized to remove, replace,
Code
Explanation
and use the support item. The maintenance code en-
Z
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, con-
tered in the third position indicates one of the follow-
demn and dispose at the level indicated in
ing levels of maintenance.
the first digit of the maintenance code.
Code
Application/Explanation
O
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
O
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
pairable, condemn and dispose at organiza-
organizational level of maintenance.
tional level.
NOTE
F
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
A code "C" may be used in this posi-
pairable, condemn and dispose at the direct
t i o n to denote crew or operator
support level.
maintenance performed within or-
H
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
ganizational maintenance.
pairable, condemn and dispose at the gen-
F Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
eral support level.
direct support maintenance level.
D
Repairable item. When beyond lower level re-
H Support item is removed, replaced, used at
pair capability, return to depot. Condemna-
the general support maintenance.
tion and disposal not authorized below depot
D Support items that are removed, replaced,
level.
used at depot only.
L
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
disposal not authorized below depot/Special-
code entered in the fourth position indicates whe-
ized Repair Activity level.
ther the item is to be repaired and identifies the low-
A
-- Item requires special handling or condemna-
est maintenance level with the capability to perform
tion procedures because of specific reasons
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
(i.e., precious metal content, high dollar
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
value, critical material or hazardous ma-
dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service equipment/
terial).
systems or when a code is entered, this position will
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
contain one of the following maintenance codes as
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
assigned by the service(s) that require the code--
for requisitioning purposes.
Code
Application/explanation
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
O
and a minimum description required to identify. the
plete repair of the support item is the or-
item. The last line indicates the reference number
followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for
ganizational level.
F -- The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is
used as an element in item identification to desig-
plete repair of the support item is direct
nate manufacturer or distributor or Government
support.
H -- The lowest maintenance level capable of com-
agency, etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.
plete repair of the support item is general
d. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the standard
or basic quantity by which the listed item is used in
support.
performing the actual maintenance function. This
D -- The lowest maintenance level capable of com -
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