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F
-Direct support category can remove, replace, and use the item.
H
-General support category can remove, replace, and use the item.
L
-Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the item.
D
-Depot category can remove, replace, and use the 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 category 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 category 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
-Organization is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
F
-Direct support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
H
-General support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
L
-Specialized repair activity is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
D
-Depot is the lowest category 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, lubricating, 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:
Recover-
ability
Codes
Definition
Z
-Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the category of
maintenance shown in 3d position of SMR Code.
O
-Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at organization
category.
F
-Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct
support category.
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