TM 55-4920-410-13&P
C-3. Explanation of Columns. (Cont.)
(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes are
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
(a) The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate the lowest maintenance level
authorized to remove, replace and use the support item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will
indicate the following levels of maintenance:
Code
Application/Explanation
C
Crew or operator maintenance performed within organizational maintenance.
O
Support item is removed, replaced. used at the organizational level.
F
Support item is rernoved, replaced, used at the direct support level.
H
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the general support level.
D
Support items that are removed, replaced, used at depot, or specialized repair activity only.
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position indicates whether the item is to be repaired
and identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e. all authorized
maintenance functions). This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes:
Code
Application/Explanation
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the support item is the organzational
level.
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the support item is the direct support
level.
H
The lowest, maintenance level capable of complete repair of the support item is the general
support level.
D
The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the support item is the depot level.
L
Repair restricted to (enter applicable designated specialized repair activity), specialized repair
activity.
Z
Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user
level. No parts or special tools are procured for the maintenance of this item.
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to support items to indicate the disposi-
tion action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform
SMR Code format as follows:
Code
Definition
Z
Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose at the level indicated in position 3.
0
Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose at organizational level.
F
Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable, condemn and dispose at the direct support
level.
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