Maintenance code

TM 11-5985-335-15

Code

Explanation

Repair parts which are not procured or stocked, but are to be manufactured in indicated

maintenance levels.

Assemblies which are not procured or stocked as such, but are made up of two or more units.

Such component units carry individual stock numbers and descriptions, are procured and stocked

separately and can be assembled to form the required assembly at indicated maintenance

categories.

Parts and assemblies which are not procured or stocked and the mortality of which normally is

below that of the applicable end item or component. The failure of such part or assembly should

result in retirement of the end item from the supply system.

Repair parts which are not procured or stocked. The requirement for such items will be filled by

use of the next higher assembly or component.

Repair parts which are not stocked. The indicated maintenance category requiring such repair

parts will attempt to obtain same through, cannibalization. Where such repair parts are not

obtainable through cannibalization, requirements will be requisitioned, with accompanying

justification, through normal supply channels.

Major assemblies that are procured with PEMA funds for initial issue only as exchange assemblies

at DSU and GSU level. These assemblies will not be stocked above DS and GS level or returned

to depot supply level.

(2)

Maintenance code, indicates the lowest category of maintenance authorized to install the listed item.

The maintenance level code is:

Code

Explanation

Operator/Crew

(3)

Recoverability code, indicates whether unserviceable items should be returned for recovery or salvage.

Items not coded are expendable. Recoverability codes are:

B-2