DRAFT
TM 5-4210-249-13&P-4
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Fourth Position. The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether or not the item
b.
is to be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance level with the capability to do complete repair
(perform all authorized maintenance 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.
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Table 4.
Fourth Position Maintenance Code Explanation.
Maintenance
Application/Explanation
Code
O
Unit/AVUM is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.
F
Direct support/AVIM 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 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 maintenance
of "B" coded items. However, the item may be reconditioned by adjusting,
lubricating, etc., at the user level.
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Recoverability Code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
3.
unserviceable items. The recoverability code is shown in the fifth position of the SMR code as follows:
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Table 5.
Recoverability Code Explanation.
Recoverability
Application/Explanation
Code
Z
Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the
level of maintenance shown in the 3rd position of the SMR code.
O
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at unit level.
F
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at the direct support level.
H
Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the
item at the general support 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).
