Code
Application/explanation
D-
The lowest maintenance level capable of
C-
Crew or operator maintenance performed within
complete repair of the support item is the depot
organizational maintenance.
level.
O-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
L-
Repair restricted to (enter applicable designated
organizational level.
specialized repair activity), Specialized Repair
Activity.
F-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
direct support level.
Z-
Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B-
No repair is authorized. The item may be
H-
Support item is removed, replaced, used at the
reconditioned by adjusting, lubricating, etc., at
general support level.
the user level. No parts or special tools are
procured for the maintenance of this item.
D-
Support items that are removed replaced, used
at depot, mobile depot, or specialized repair
(3) Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes
activity only.
are assigned to support items to indicate the disposition
action on unserviceable items. The recoverability code is
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth
entered in the fifth position of the Uniform SMR Code
position indicates whether the item is to be repaired and
format as follows:
identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability
to perform complete repair (i.e.,
all authorized
Recoverability
maintenance functions). This position will contain one of
Codes
Definition
the following maintenance codes:
Z-
Nonreparable item.
When unserviceable,
condemn and dispose at the level indicated in
Code
Application/Explanation
position 3.
O-
The lowest maintenance level capable of
O-
Reparable item.
When uneconomically
complete repair of the support item is the
reparable,
condemn
and
dispose
at
organizational level.
organizational level.
F-
The lowest maintenance level capable of
F-
Reparable item.
When uneconomically
complete repair of the support item is the direct
reparable, condemn and dispose at the direct
support level.
support level.
H-
The lowest maintenance level capable of
complete repair of the support item is the
general
support
level.
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