Code
Definition
Code
Application/Explanation
MO
Item
to be manufactured or fabricated at
D
Item is removed, replaced, used (third position) or
organizational level.
complete repair (fourth position) at the depot
MF Item to be manufactured or fabricated at direct
maintenance level.
support maintenance level.
L
Repair restricted to designated specialized repair
MH Item to be manufactured or fabricated at general
activity (fourth position).
maintenance support level.
Z
Non-repairable. No repairs authorized (fourth
MD Item to be manufactured or fabricated at depot
position).
maintenance level.
B
No repair is authorized.
The item may be
AO Item to be assembled at organizational level.
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the
AF Item to be assembled at direct support
user level. No parts or special tools are procured
maintenance level.
for maintenance of this item (fourth position).
AH Item to be assembled at general support
(3) Recoverability Code. The recoverability
maintenance level.
code entered in the fifth position indicates the
AD Item to be assembled at depot maintenance level.
disposition action on unserviceable items.
XA Item is NOT procured or stocked because the
Code
Definition
requirements for the item will result in
replacement of the next higher assembly.
Z
Non-repairable item. When
unserviceable,
XB Item NOT procured or stocked. If not available
condemn and dispose at the level indicated in
through salvage, requisition.
position three (3).
XC Installation drawing, diagram, instruction sheet, or
O
Repairable
item.
When
uneconomically
field service drawing that is identified by
repairable, condemn and dispose at organizational
manufacturer's part number.
level.
XD A low mortality item that is not stocked. When
F
Repairable
item.
When
uneconomically
required, items will be requested and provided
repairable, condemn and dispose at direct support
through normal supply channels.
level.
NOTE
H
Repairable
item.
When
uneconomically
Cannibalization or salvage may be
repairable, condemn and dispose at general
used as a source of supply for any
support level.
items coded above except those
D
Repairable item. When beyond lower level repair
coded XA and support items
capability, return to depot. Condemnation and
restricted by AR 700-42.
disposal not authorized below depot level.
(2) Maintenance Codes. The maintenance
L
Repairable item.
Repair, condemnation, and
code entered in the third position indicates the lowest
disposal not authorized below depot/specialized
maintenance level authorized to remove, replace, and
repair activity level.
use the item. The maintenance code entered in the
A
Item requires special handling or condemnation
fourth position indicates whether the item is to be
procedures because of specific reasons (i.e.,
repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level
precious metal content, high dollar value, critical
with the capability to perform complete repair (i.e., all
material, or hazardous material).
authorized maintenance functions).
When a
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the federal
maintenance code is not used in the fourth position, a
stock number assigned to the item and will be used for
dash (-) will be entered.
requisitioning purposes.
Code
Application/Explanation
c. Description. Indicates the Federal item name
and a minimum description required to identify the item.
O
Item is removed, replaced, used (third position),
The last line indicates the reference number followed by
or complete repair (fourth position) at the
the applicable Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
organizational level.
(FSCM) in parentheses. The FSCM is used as an
F
Item is removed, replaced, used (third position),
element in item identification to designate manufacturer
or complete repair (fourth position) at the direct
or distributor or Government agency, etc., and is
support maintenance level.
identified in SB 708-42. Items that are included in kits
H
Item is removed, replaced, used (third position) or
and sets are listed below the name of the kit or set with
complete repair (fourth position) at the general
quantity of each item in the kit or set indicated in front of
maintenance level.
the item name.
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