Maintenance code - TM-11-5841-286-20P0006

TM 11-5841-286-20P

Application/Explanation

Code

Definition

Code

O The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

AH-- Item to be assembled at general support main-

plete repair of the support item is the organiza-

tenance level.

tional level.

AD-- Item to be assembled at depot maintenance

F The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

level.

plete repair of the support item is the direct

XA Item is not procured or stocked because the

support level.

requirements for the item will result in the

HThe lowest maintenance level capable of com-

replacement of the next higher assembly.

plete repair of the support item is the general

XB Item is not procured or stocked. If not availa-

support level.

ble through salvage, requisition.

D-- The lowest maintenance level capable of com-

XC-- Installation drawing, diagram, instruction

plete repair of the support item is the depot

sheet, field service drawing, that is identi-

level.

fied by manufacturer's part number.

L- Repair restricted to designated specialized re-

XD-- A support item that is not stocked. When re-

pair activity.

quired, item will be procured through nor-

Z Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

mal supply channels.

B-- No repair is authorized. The item may be recon-

NOTE

ditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the

Cannibalization or salvage may be used as

user level. No parts or special tools are pro-

a source of supply for any items source

cured for the maintenance of this item.

coded above except those coded XA and

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes

aircraft support items as restricted by AR

are assigned to support items to indicate the disposi-

750-1.

tion action on unserviceable items. The recoverabil-

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

ity code is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance autho-

SMR Code format as follows:

rized to USE and REPAIR support items. The main-

tenance codes are entered in the third and fourth

Recoverability

Definition

positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as fol-

codes

Z-- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, con-

lows:

demn and dispose at the level indicated in posi-

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third

tion 3.

position will indicate the lowest maintenance level

O-- Reparable item. When uneconomically repara-

authorized to remove, replace, and use the support

ble, condemn and dispose at organizational

item. The maintenance code entered in the third posi-

level.

tion will indicate one of the following levels of mainte-

F-- Reparable item. When uneconomically repara-

nance:

ble, condemn and dispose at the direct support

Application/Explanation

level.

Code

C Crew or operator maintenance performed within

H Reparable item. When uneconomically repara-

organizational maintenance.

ble, condemn and dispose at the general sup-

O Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

port level.

organizational level.

D-- Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair

F Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

capability, return to depot. Condemnation and

direct support level.

disposal not authorized below depot level.

H Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

L - Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and dis-

general support level.

posal not authorized below depot/specialized

D Support items that are removed, replaced, used

repair activity level.

at depot, mobile depot, specialized repair ac-

A-- Item requires special handling or condemnation

tivity only.

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,

precious metal content, high dollar value, criti-

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth

cal material or hazardous material). Refer to

positions indicates whether the item is to be repaired

appropriate manuals/directives for specific in-

and identifies the lowest maintenance level with the

structions.

capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all autho-

rized maintenance functions). This position will con-

c. National Stock Number. Indicates the National

tain one of the following maintenance codes:

stock number assigned to the item and will be used

for requisitioning purposes.