Application/Explanation
Code
Explanation
Cbde
F--
The lowest maintenance level capable of
available through salvage, requisition.
complete repair of the support item is
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
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating,
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
etc., at the user level. No parts or special
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
tools are procured for the maintenance of
maintenance codes are entered in the third and
this item.
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
entered in the third position indicates one of the
Explanation
Code
following levels of maintenance.
Z--
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,
Code
Application/Explanation
condemn and dispose at the level indi-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
O--
cated in the first digit of the maintenance
the organizational level of maintenance.
code.
NOTE
O--
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
A code "C" may be used in this
pairable, condemn and dispose at organi-
position to denote crew or operator
zational level.
maintenance performed within or-
F--
Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
ganizational maintenance.
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
Support item is removed, replaced, used at
F--
direct support level.
the direct support maintenance level.
H-- Repairable item. When uneconomically re-
H-- Support item is removed, replaced, used at
pairable, condemn and dispose at the
the general support maintenance.
general support level.
Support items that are removed, replaced,
D--
D--
Repairable item. When beyond lower level
used at depot only.
repair capability, return to depot. Con-
(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance
demnation and disposal not authorized
code entered in the fourth position indicates whether
below depot level.
the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation,
L--
maintenance level with the capability to perform
and disposal not authorized below
complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.
functions). When a maintenance code is not used a
Item requires special handling or condemna-
A--
dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service
tion procedures because of specific
equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this
reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high
position will contain one of the following mainte-
dollar value, critical material or hazard-
nance codes as assigned by the service(s) that require
ous material).
the code:
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal
ApplicationlExplanation
Code
stock number assigned to the item and will be used
for requisitioning purposes.
The lowest maintenance level capable of
O--
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
complete repair of the support item is the
and a minimum description required to identify the
organizational level.
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