Maintenance code - TM-10-3930-615-150170

Code

Explanation

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 them 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 GS and OS 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:

Code

Explanation

Repair parts (assemblies and components) which are considered economically reparable at direct

and general support maintenance levels. When the maintenance capability to repair these items

does not exist, they are normally disposed of at the GCS level. When supply considerations dictate,

some of these repair parts may be listed for automatic return to supply for depot level repair as set

forth in AR 710-50. When so listed, they will be replaced by supply on an exchange basis.

Repair parts and assemblies which are economically reparable at DSU and GSU activities and which

normally are furnished by supply on an exchange basis. When items are determined by a GSU to be

uneconomically reparable they will be evacuated to a depot for evaluation and analysis before final

disposition.

High dollar value recoverable repair parts which are subject to special handling and are issued on an

exchange basis. Such repair parts normally are repaired or overhauled at depot maintenance

activities.

Repair parts specifically selected for salvage by reclamation units because of precious metal

content, critical materials, or high dollar value reusable casings or castings.

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