TM 11-5895-1412-12&P
Code
Application/Explanation
H - General support category can remove, replace, and use the item.
L - Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.
D - 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 autho-
rized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
and SMR codes.
Code
Application/Explanation
O -
F -
H -
L -
D -
z -
B -
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.
Specialized repair activity is the lowest category that can do complete
repair of the item.
Depot is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
Nonreparable.
No repair is authorized.
No repair is authorized.
(No parts or special tools are authorized for
the maintenance of a “B” coded item.) However, the item may be
reconditioned by adjusting,
lubricating, etc., at the user category.
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to
indicate the disposition action on unserviceable items. The recoverability
code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Recoverability
Application/Explanation
Code
z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at
the category of maintenance shown in the third position of SMR Code.
o - Reparable item.
When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at organizational or aviation unit category.
F - Reparable item.
When Uneconomically” reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at direct support or aviation intermediate category.
H - Reparable item.
When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at general support category.
D - Reparable item.
When beyond lower category repair capability, return to
depot.
Condemnation and disposal of item not authorized below depot
category.
F-4
