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REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (Contd)
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".
Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes tell you the level(s) of maintenance authorized to use and repair
support items. The maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the SMR code as
follows:
Third Position. The maintenance code entered in the third position tells you the lowest maintenance level
authorized to remove, replace, and use an item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will
indicate authorization to one of the following levels of maintenance.
Maintenance
Code
Application/Explanation
F
Field maintenance can remove, replace, and use the item.
H
Below Depot Sustainment maintenance can remove, replace, and use the item.
L
Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.
D
Depot can remove, replace, and use the item.
Fourth Position. The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether or not the item is to be
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to do complete repair (perform all
authorized repair functions).
NOTE
Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower level of
maintenance, if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart
(MAC) and SMR codes.)
Maintenance
Code
Application/Explanation
F
Field is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
H
Below Depot Sustainment is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L
Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest level that
can do complete repair of the item.
D
Depot is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
Z
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B
No repair is authorized. No parts or special tools are authorized for the maintenance of "B"
coded item. However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the
user level.
Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
unserviceable items. The recoverability code is shown in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Recoverability
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of
maintenance shown in third position of SMR code.
F
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
field level.
H
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
below depot sustainment level.
D
Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation
and disposal of item are not authorized below depot level.
L
Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below
Specialized Repair Activity (SRA).
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of specific reasons
(such as precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material).
Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.
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