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TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0038
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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN THE REPAIR PARTS LIST AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST WORK
PACKAGES - Continued
Fourth Position. 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 (perform all
authorized repair 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.
Maintenance Code
Application/Explanation
O - Unit/AMC is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
F - Direct support/ASB is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the
item.
H - Sustainment is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
L - Specialized repair activity/TASMG 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.
G - Both afloat and ashore intermediate levels are capable of complete repair of
item (Navy only).
K - Complete repair is done at contractor facility.
Z - Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.
B - No repair is authorized. No parts or special tools are authorized for the
maintenance of "B" coded item. However, the item may be reconditioned by
adjusting, lubricating, etc., at the user level.
Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
unserviceable items. The recoverability code is shown in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
Recoverability
Code
Application/Explanation
Z - Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at
the level of maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.
O - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of
the item at the service/AMC level.
F - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of
the item at the field/ASB level.
H - Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of
the item at the below depot sustainment level.
D - Reparable item. When beyond lower level repair capability, return to depot.
Condemnation and disposal of item are not authorized below depot level.
L - Reparable item. Condemnation and disposal not authorized below
Specialized Repair Activity (SRA) or theater aviation sustainment
maintenance group (TASMG).
A - Item requires special handling or condemnation procedures because of
specific reasons (such as precious metal content, high dollar value, critical
material, or hazardous material). Refer to appropriate manuals/directives for
specific instructions.