ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
C-3. Explanation Of Columns (Section II) (CONT).
(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). (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 code.) This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.
Code
Application/Explanation
O - Organizational (or aviation unit) is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
F - Direct support VAVIM is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
H - General support (or aviation intermediate) is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the
item.
L - Specialized repair activity (designate the 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 3d 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.
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