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(b)
The maintenance code entered in the fourth position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and identifies
the lowest maintenance level with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all authorized maintenance
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.) This position will contain one of the following
maintenance codes:
Code
Application/Explanation
O
- Organizational is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
F
- Direct support 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, lubrication, 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:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
- Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of maintenance shown
in the 3rd position of SMR Code.
0
- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at organizational level.
F
- Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct support 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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