TM 11-6130-416-24P
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" or those aircraft support items restricted by requirements of AR 750-1
(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes tells 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:
(a) 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 the following levels of maintenance.
Code
Application/Explanation
C - Crew or operator maintenance done within the organization or aviation unit maintenance.
O - Organizational or aviation unit category can remove, replace, and use the item.
F - Direct support or aviation intermediate level can remove, replace, and use the item.
H - General support level can remove, replace, and use the item.
L - Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.
D - Depot level 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 level 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 level of maintenance, if
authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes Code
Application/Explanation
O - Organizational or (aviation unit) is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
F - Direct support or aviation intermediate level is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the
item.
H - General Support is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L - 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 a "B"
coded item). However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user
level.
(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
Codes
Application/Explanation
Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of
maintenance shown in 3rd position of SMR Code.
O - Reparable item. When not economically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at
organizational or aviation unit level.
F - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
direct support or aviation intermediate level.
H - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
general support level.
D - Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot. Condemnation
and disposal of item 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 (e.g.,
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical material, or hazardous material). Refer to
appropriate manuals/directives for specific instructions.
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