TM-9-1200-215-34&P Technical Manual for M109 Automatic Fire Control System (AFCS) Download
Page 173 of 266
TM 9–1200–215–34&P C–2 Maintenance Code Source Code Recoverability Code xx x xx How you get an item 1st two positions 3d position 4th position Who determined disposition action on an unserviceable item Who can do complete repair* on the item Who can install, replace, or use the item 5th position *Complete Repair: Maintenance capacity, capability, and authority to perform all corrective maintenance tasks of the “Repair” function in a use/user environment in order to restore serviceability to a failed item. (1) Source Code. The source code tells you how to get an item needed for maintenance, repair, or overhaul of an end item/equipment. Source codes are always the first two positions of the SMR code. Explanation of source codes follows: Code Explanation Stocked items; use the applicable NSN to request/requisition items with these source codes. They are authorized to the maintenance level indicated by the code entered in the 3d position of the SMR code. **NOTE: Items coded PC are subject to deterioration. Items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned individually. They are part of a kit which is authorized to the maintenance level indicated in the 3d position of the SMR code. The complete kit must be requisitioned and applied. Items with these codes are not to be requested/requisitioned individually. They must be made from bulk material which is identified by the part number in the DESCRIPTION AND USABLE ON CODE (UOC) column and listed in the Bulk Material group of the repair parts list in this RPSTL. If the item is authorized to you by the 3rd position code of the SMR code, but the source code indicates it is made at a higher level, order the item from the higher level of maintenance. PA PB PC** PD PE PF PG KD KF KB AO– (Assembled by Unit Level) AF– (Assembled by DS Level) AH– (Assembled by GS Level) AL– (Assembled by SRA) AD– (Assembled by Depot)