Maintenance code

TM 11-6625-585-24P

Code

Explanation

Code

Explanation

requirements for the item will result in the

O-

The

lowest maintenance level capable of

replacement of the next higher assembly.

complete repair of the support item is the

XB -

Item is not procured or stocked. If not available

organizational level.

through salvage, requisition.

F-

The lowest maintenance level capable of

XC -

Installation drawing, diagram instruction sheet,

complete repair of the support item is direct

field service drawing, that is identified by

support.

manufacturers' part number.

H-

The lowest maintenance level capable of

XD -

Support items can be requisitioned with

complete repair of the support item is general

justification.

support.

D-

The lowest maintenance level capable of

NOTE

complete repair of the support item is the

Cannibalization or salvage may be

depot level.

used as a source of supply for any

L-

Repair restricted to designated Specialized

items source coded above except

Repair Activity.

those coded XA and aircraft support

items as restricted by AR 700-42.

Z-

Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.

B-

No repair is authorized.

The item may be

(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes are

reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at

assigned to indicate the levels of maintenance

the user level. No parts or special tools are

authorized to USE and REPAIR support items. The

procured for the maintenance of this item.

maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth

(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are

positions of the Uniform SMR Code Format as follows:

assigned to support items to indicate the disposition

(a) Use (third position). The maintenance

action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is

code entered in the third position indicates the lowest

entered in the fifth position of the uniform SMR Code

maintenance level authorized to remove, replace, and

Format as follows:

use the support item. The maintenance code entered in

Code

Explanation

the third position indicates one of the following levels of

maintenance.

Z-

Nonrepairable item.

When unserviceable,

condemn and dispose at the level indicated in

Code

Application/Explanation

the first digit of the maintenance code.

O-

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

O-

Repairable item.

When uneconomically

organizational level of maintenance.

repairable, condemn and dispose at

organizational level.

NOTE

A code "C" may be used in this

F-

Repairable item.

When uneconomically

position to denote crew or operator

repairable, condemn and dispose at the direct

maintenance

performed

within

support level.

organizational maintenance.

H-

Repairable item.

When uneconomically

F-

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

repairable, condemn and dispose at the

direct support maintenance level.

general support level.

H-

Support item is removed, replaced, used at the

D-

Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair

general support maintenance.

capability, return to depot. Condemnation

and disposal not authorized below depot

D-

Support items that are removed, replaced, used

level.

at depot only.

L-

Repairable item. Repair, condemnation, and

(b) Repair (fourth position). The maintenance code

disposal not authorized below depot/Specialized

entered in the fourth position indicates whether the item

Repair Activity level.

is to be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance

A-

Item requires special handling or condemnation

level with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e.,

procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,

all authorized maintenance functions).

When a

precious metal content, high dollar value,

maintenance code is not used a dash (-) sign is entered.

critical material or hazardous material).

For multiservice equipment/systems or when a code is

entered, this position will contain one of the following

maintenance codes as assigned by the service(s) that

require the code:

TM 11-6625-585-24P

b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the Federal

stock number assigned to the item.