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TM 1-4920-446-13 & P
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells 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 repair func-
tions). NOTE: Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower level of maintenance, if authorized by the Main-
tenance Allocation Chart (MAG) ~ and SM&R codes. This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.
Code
Application/Explanation
O
-Organizational 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.
L
-Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest level that can do com-
plete repair of the item.
D
-Depot is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
Z
-Nonrepairable. 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 un-
serviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SM&R Code as follows:
Recoverability
Code
Application/ Explanation
Z
-Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of maintenance
shown in 3rd position of SM&R Code.
O
-Repairable item. When not economically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at organizational
or aviation unit level.
F
-Repairable item. When not economically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct sup-
port or aviation intermediate level.
H
-Repairable item. When not economically repairable, condemn and dispose of the item at the general
support level.
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