Maintenance code - TM-11-5865-254-24P0005

TM#11-5865-254-24P

Code

Explanation

-Do not requisition an "XA" coded item. Order its next higher assembly

-If an "XB" item is not available from salvage, order it using the FSCM and part number given.

-Installation drawing diagram, instruction sheet, field service drawing, that is identified by manufacturers part

number.

-Item is not stocked. Order an "XD" coded item through normal supply channels using the FSCM and part

number given, if no NSN is available.

NOTE

Cannibalization or controlled exchange, when authorized, may be used as a

source of supply for items with the above source codes, except for those source

coded "XA" or those aircraft support items restricted by requirements of AR 750-1.

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes tell you the category of maintenance authorized to USE and

REPAIR support items. The maintenance codes are entered in the third and forth positions of the SMR code

as follows:

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third position tells you the lowest maintenance category

authorized to remove, replace, and use an item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate

authorization to one of the following categories of maintenance.

Code

Application/Explanation

-Crew or operator maintenance done within organizational or aviation maintenance.

-Organizational or aviation unit category can remove, replace, and use the item.

-Direct support or aviation intermediate category can remove, replace, anti use the item.

-General support category can remove, replace, and use the item.

-Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.

-Depot category can remove, replace, and use the item

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells whether or not the item is to be repaired and

identifies the lowest maintenance category with the capability to do complete repair (i.e., perform all authorized repair

functions). This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.

NOTE

Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower category of maintenance,

if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.

Code

Application/Explanation

-Organizational or aviation unit is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

-Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the

item.

-General support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.