Maintenance code

Application/Explanation

Explanation

The lowest maintenance level capable or

justification.

NOTE

complete repair of the support item is the

depot level.

Cannibalization or salvage may be

Repair restricted to designated Specialized

L--

used as. a source of supply for any

Repair Activity.

items source coded above except

z-- Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.

those coded XA and aircraft support

No repair is authorized. The item may be

B--

items as restricted by AR 700-42.

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

(3) Recoverability~ code. Recoverability codes are

fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

follows --

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,

Explanation

and use the support item. The maintenance code

Code

entered in the third position indicates one of the

Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable,

following levels of maintenance.

condemn and dispose at the level indi-

Application/Explanation

code

cated in the first digit of the maintenance

o--

Support item is removed, replaced, used at

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 t h e

ganizational maintenance.

direct support level.

Support item is removed, replaced, used at

H-- Repairable item. When uneconomically re-

F--

the direct support maintenance level.

pairable, condemn and dispose at the

Support item is removed, replaced, used at

H--

general support level.

the general support maintenance.

D-- Repairable item. When beyond lower level

Support items that are removed, replaced,

D--

repair capability, return to depot. Con-

used at depot only.

demnation and disposal not authorized

(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance

below depot level.

code entered in the fourth position indicates whether

L-- Repairable item. Repair, condemnation,

the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest

a n d disposal not authorized below

maintenance level with the capability to perform

depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.

complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance

A-- Item requires special handling or condemna-

functions). When a maintenance code is not used a

t i o n procedures because of specific

dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service

reasons (i.e., precious metal content, high

equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this

dollar value, critical material or hazard-

position will contain one of the following mainte-

ous material).

nance males 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

Code

for requisitioning purposes.

o--

The lowest maintenance level capable of

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.

item. The last line indicates the reference number

The lowest maintenance level capable o f

F--

followed by the applicable Federal Supply Code for

complete repair of the support item is

Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is

direct support

used as an element in item identification to designate

The lowest maintenance level capable of

manufacturer or distributor or Government agency,

H--

complete repair of the Support item is

etc., and is identified in SB 708-42.

general support.

d. Unit of Measure (UIM). Indicates the standard