SECTION I
TM 9-2350-277-24P
(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 codes.) This position will contain one of the
following maintenance codes:
Code
Application/Explanation
O
Unit maintenance or aviation unit
is the lowest level that can do complete
repair of the item.
F
Direct support or aviation intermediate
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 the SMR code.
O
Reparable item. When uneconomically
reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at unit maintenance 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.
L
Reparable item. Condemnation and
disposal of item not authorized below
specialized repair activity (SRA).
A
Item requires special handling or
condemnation procedure 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.
c.
CAGEC (Column (3)). The Commercial and
Government Entity (CAGE) Code (C) is a 5-digit
alphanumeric code which is used to identify the
manufacturer, distributor or Government agency, etc.
that supplied the item.
d.
PART NUMBER (Column (4)). 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.
NOTE: When you use a NSN to requisition an item, the
item you receive may have a different part number from
the part ordered.
e.
DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC)
(Column (5)). This column includes the following
information:
(1)
The
Federal
item
name
and,
when
required, a minimum description to identify the item.
(2)
Physical
security
classification.
Not
applicable.
(3)
Items that are included in kits and sets are
listed below the name of the kit or set on Figure KIT.
(4)
Spare/repair
parts
that
make
up an
assembled item are listed immediately following the
assembled item line entry.
(5)
Part numbers for bulk materials are
referenced in this column in the line entry for the item to
be manufactured/fabricated.
(6)
When the item is not used with all serial
numbers of the same model, the effective serial numbers
are shown on the last line(s) of the description (before
UOC). Not applicable.
(7)
The usable on code, when applicable (see
paragraph 5, Special information).
(8)
In the Special Tools List section, the basis
of issue (BOI) appears as the last line(s) in the entry for
each special tool, special TMDE and other special
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