B-3. COLUMN ENTRIES
a.
Column 1, Group Number. Column 1 lists group numbers, the purpose of which is to identify components,
assemblies, subassemblies, and modules with the next higher assembly
b.
Column 2, Component/Assembly. Column 2 contains the noun names of components, assemblies,
subassemblies, and modules for which maintenance is authorized.
c.
Column 3, Maintenance functions. Column 3 lists the functions to be performed on the item listed in column 2.
When Items are listed without maintenance functions, it is solely for purpose of having the group numbers in the MAC and
RPSTL coincide
d.
Column 4, Maintenance Level. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a "work time" figure in the appropriate
subcolumn(s), the lowest level of maintenance authorized to perform the function listed in column 3. This figure
represents the active time required to perform that maintenance function at the indicated level of maintenance If the
number or complexity of the tasks within the listed maintenance function vary at different maintenance levels, appropriate
"work time" figures will be shown for each level. The number of task-hours specified by the "work time" figure represents
the average time required to re- store an item (assembly, subassembly, component, module, end item or system) to a
serviceable condition under typical field operating conditions. This time includes preparation time, trou- bleshooting time,
and quality assurance/quality control time in addition to the time required to perform the specific tasks identified for the
maintenance functions authorized in the maintenance allocation chart. Subcolumns of column 4 are as follows
C
Operator/Crew
0
Organizational Maintenance/Aviation Unit Maintenance
F
Direct Support Maintenance/Aviation Intermediate Maintenance
H
General Support Maintenance
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