TB-9-2300-378-14 Technical Bulletin for Air Induction System M48 M60 Download
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TB 9-2300-378-14 (b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells you whether or not the item is to be repaired and identifies the lowest maintenance category with the capability to do complete repair, (i.e., perform all authorized repair functions). (NOTE: Some limited repair may be done on the item at a lower category of maintenance, if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes.) This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes. Code Application/Explanation O F H L D Z B -Organizational is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item. -Direct support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item. -General support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item. -Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item. -Depot is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item. -Nonreparable. No repair is authorized. -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 unserviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows: Recoverability Definition Codes Z -Nonreparable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the category of maintenance shown in 3rd position of SMR Code. O -Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at organizational category. F -Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct support category. B-4