Maintenance Code - TM-5-6350-262-14-20044

(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are

Code

Definition

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

XB . . . . . Item is not procured or stocked. If not available through

action on unserviceable items. The recoverability

salvage, requisition.

code is entered in the fifth position of the Uniform

XD . . . . .A support item that is not stocked. When required, item

SMR Code format as follows:

will be procured through normal supply channels.

Recoverability

Code

Definition

Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a source of

Z . . . . . . .Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and

supply for any items source coded above except those

dispose at the level indicated in position 3.

coded XA and support items restricted by AR 700-42.

O . . . . . . .Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, con-

(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes are

demn and dispose at organizational level.

F . . . . . . .Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, con-

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance

demn and dispose at the direct support level.

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The

H . . . . . . .Reparable Item. When uneconomically reparable, con-

maintenance codes are entered in the third and

demn and dispose at the general support level.

fourth positions of the Uniform SMR Code format as

D . . . . . . .Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capabil-

follows:

ity, return to depot. Condemnation and disposal not

authorized below depot level.

(a) The maintenance code entered in the

L . . . . . . . Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and disposal not

third position will indicate the lowest maintenance

authorized below depot/specialized repair activity

level authorized to remove, replace, and use the

level.

support item. The maintenance code entered in the

A . . . . . . .Item requires special handling or condemnation proce-

third position will indicate one of the following levels

dures because of specific reasons (i.e.. precious metal

content, high dollar value, critical material or hazard-

of maintenance:

ous material). Refer to appropriate manuals/directives

AppIication/Explnation

Code

for specific instructions

C . . . . . . .Crew or operator maintenance performed within organi-

c. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal

zational maintenance.

stock number assigned to the item and will be used

0 . . . . . . Support item is removed, replaced, used at the organiza-

tional level.

for requisitioning purposes.

Support item is removed, replaced, used by the direct

I .......

d. Part Number. Indicates the primary number

support element of integrated direct support mainte-

used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

nance.

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which

F . . . . . . . Support item is removed, replaced, used at the direct

controls the design and characteristics of the item by

support level.

H . . . . . . . Support item is removed, replaced, used at the general

means of it's engineering drawings, specifications

support level.

standards, and inspection requirements, to identify

D . . . . . . . Support items that are removed, replaced, used at depot,

an item or range of items. For BIIL and ITIAL, see

mobile depot, specialized repair activity only.

explanation of description column, in f, below.

NOTE

Codes "I" and "F" will be considered the same by direct

When a stock numbered item is requisitioned, the

support units.

repair part received may have a different part number

(b) The maintenance code entered in the

than the part being replaced.

fourth position indicates whether the item is to be

e. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer

repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level

(FSCM). The FSCM is a fivedigit numeric code

with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e.,

listed in SB 708-42 which is used to identify the

all authorized maintenance functions). This position

manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency,

will contain one of the following maintenance codes:

etc. For BIIL and ITIAL, see explanation of

Application/Explanation

Code

description column, in f, below.

O . . . . . . .The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

f . Description. Indicates the Federal item and, if

of the support item is the organizational level

required, a minimum description to identify the item.

F . . . . . . .The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

(In BIIL and ITIAL only, the following will be used:

of the support item is the direct support level.

"The last line for each item in the BIIL and ITIAL

H . . . . . . .The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

indicates the part number with the FSCM in

of the support item is the general support level.

parentheses" Items that are included in kits and

D . . . . . . The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair

of the support item is the depot level, performed by

sets are listed below the name of the kit or set with

depot, mobile depot or specialized repair activity.

the quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in

L . . . . . . . Repair restricted to designated specialized repair activ-

the quantity incorporated in unit column. When the

ity.

part to be used differs between serial numbers of the

Z . . . . . . .Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

same model, the effective serial numbers are shown

B . . . . . . .No repair is authorized. The item may be reconditioned

by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level. No

as the last line of the description. In the Special Tools

parts or special tools arc procured for the maintenance

List, the initial basis of issue (BOI) appears as the

of this item.

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