TM 10-3930-669-24P (2) Maintenance  Code.    Maintenance  codes tell  you  the  level(s)  of  maintenance  authorized  to  USE and  REPAIR  support  items.    The  maintenance  codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the SMR Code as follows: (a) The   maintenance   code   entered   in the third position tells you the lowest maintenance level authorized  to  remove,  replace,  and  use  an  item.    The maintenance   code   entered   in   the   third   position   will indicate  authorization  to  one  of  the  following  levels  of maintenance: Code Application/Explanation C Crew or operator maintenance done within unit or aviation unit maintenance. 0 Unit maintenance or aviation unit category can remove, replace, and use the item. F Direct support or aviation intermediate level can remove, replace, and use the item. H General support level can remove, replace, and use the item. D Depot Level can remove, replace, and use item. L Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use item. (b) The   maintenance   code   entered   in the fourth position tells you 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 maintenance 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. D Depot 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. 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 3d position of the SMR code. O Reparable item.  When uneconomical to repair, 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 are not authorized at below depot level. 3

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