Code
Explanation
capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized
maintenance functions). When a maintenance code is
AO
Item to be assembled at organizational level.
not used a dash (-) sign is entered. For multi-service
AF
Item to be assembled at direct support
equipment/systems or when a code is entered, this
maintenance level.
position will contain one of the following maintenance
AH
Item to be assembled at general support
codes as assigned by the service(s) that require the
maintenance level.
code
AD
Item to be assembled at depot maintenance
level.
Code
Application/Explanation
XA
Item is not procured or stocked because the
requirements for the item will result in the
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of
replacement of the next
complete repair of the support item is the
higher assembly.
organizational level.
XB
Item is not procured or stocked. If not available
F The lowest maintenance level capable of
through salvage, requisition.
complete repair of the support item is direct
XC
Installation drawiang1 diagram instruction sheet,
support.
field service drawing, that is identified by
H The lowest maintenance level capable of
manufacturers part number.
complete repair of the support item is general
XD
Support items can be requisitioned with
support.
D The lowest maintenance level capable of
complete repair of the support item is the
NOTE
depot level.
Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a
L Repair restricted to designated
Specialized
source of supply for any items source coded
Repair Activity.
above except those coded XA and aircraft
Z Non-repairable. No repair is authorized.
support items as restricted by AR 700-42.
B No repair is authorized. The item may be
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at
(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are
the user level. No parts or special tools are
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance
procured for the maintenance of this item.
authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes
maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth
are assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as follows-
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
(a) Use (third position). The maintenance
entered in the fifth position of the uniform SMR Code
code entered in the third position indicates the lowest
Format as follows
maintenance level authorized to remove, replace, and
use the support item. The maintenance code entered in
Code
Explanation
the third position indicates one of the following levels of
Z
Nonrepairable item.
When unserviceable,
maintenance.
condemn and dispose at the level indicated in
the first digit of the maintenance code.
Code
Application/Explanation
O Repairable
item.
When
uneconomically
O
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
repairable, condemn and
dispose
at
organizational level of maintenance.
organizational level.
NOTE
F Repairable item. When uneconomically repairable,
A code "C" may be used in this position to
condemn and dispose at the direct support
denote crew or operator maintenance
level.
performed
within
organizational
H Repairable item.
When uneconomically
maintenance.
repairable, condemn and dispose at the
F Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
general support level.
direct support maintenance level.
D Repairable item. When beyond lower level
H Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
repair
capability,
return
to
depot.
general support maintenance.
Condemnation and disposal not authorized
D Support items that are removed, replaced, used
below depot level.
at depot only.
I
Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and
(b) Repair
(fourth
position).
The
disposal
not
authorized
below
maintenance code entered in the fourth position
depot/Specialized Repair Activity level.
indicates whether the item is to be repaired and identifies
A Item requires special handling or condemnation
the lowest maintenance level with the
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
precious metal content, high
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