TM 55-4920-328-23P
XD A support item that is not stocked. When
required, item will be procured through normal
supply channels.
NOTE
Cannibalization or salvage may be used as a
source of supply for any items source coded
above except those coded XA, XD, and aircraft
support items as restricted by AR 700-42.
(2)
Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes are
assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance authorized
to USE and REPAIR support items. The maintenance
codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the
Uniform SMR Code format as follows:
(a)
The maintenance code entered in the third
position will indicate the lowest maintenance level
authorized to remove, replace, and use the support item.
The maintenance code entered in the third position will
indicate one of the following levels of maintenance:
Code
Application/Explanation
O
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) level.
F
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
Aviation
Intermediate
Maintenance
(AVIM)
level.
D
Support items that are removed, replaced, used
at depot, mobile depot, specialized repair
activity only.
(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). This position will contain one of
the following maintenance codes:
Code
Application/Explanation
O
The lowest maintenance level capable of
complete repair of the support item is the
Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) level.
F
The lowest maintenance level capable of
complete repair of the support item is the
Aviation
Intermediate
Maintenance
(AVIM)
level.
D
The lowest maintenance level capable of
complete repair of the support item is the depot
level, performed by depot, mobile depot or
specialized repair activity.
L
Repair restricted to designated specialized
repair activity.
Z
nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.
B
No repair is authorized. The item may be
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at
the user level. No parts or special tools are
procured for the maintenance of this item.
(3)
Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are
assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code
format as follows:
Code
Application/Explanation
Z
nonrepairable
item.
When
unserviceable,
condemn and dispose at the level indicated in
position 3.
O
Reparable
item.
When
uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose at Aviation
Unit Maintenance (AVUM) level.
F
Reparable
item.
When
uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose at Aviation
Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) level.
D
Reparable item. When beyond lower level
repair
capability,
return
to
depot.
Condemnation and disposal not authorized
below depot level.
L
Reparable item. Repair, condemnation, and
disposal not authorized below depot/specialized
repair activity level.
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
precious metal content, high dollar value,
critical material or hazardous material). Refer
to appropriate manuals/directives for specific
instructions.
c.
National Stock Number. Indicates the National
stock number assigned to the item and will be used for
requisitioning purposes.
d.
Part Number. Indicates the primary number used
by
the
manufacturer
(individual,
company,
firm,
corporation, or Government activity), which controls the
design and characteristics of the item by means of its
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and
inspection requirements, to identify an item or range of
items.
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