Source Code - TM-9-6695-272-34P0004

TM 9-6695-272-34P

(1) Source Code . The source code tells you how you 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

PA -

Stocked items; use the applicable NSN to request/requisition items with this code. This item is authorized to the

category indicated by the code entered in the 3d position of the SMR code.

(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes tell you the levels) of maintenance authorized to USE and REPAIR

support items. The maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the SMR code as follows:

(a) The maintenance code entered in the third position tells you the lowest maintenance level authorized to

remove, replace, and use an item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate authorization to the

following level of maintenance.

Code

Application/Explanation

-Direct support level can remove, replace, and use the item.

(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 level with the capability to do complete repair (i.e., perform all authorized repair

functions). This position will contain one of the following codes.

Code

Application/Explanation

-Direct support is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the item.

-Nonrepairable. No repair is authorized.

(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

-Nonrepairable item. When unserviceable, condemn and dispose of the item at the level of

maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.

-Reparable item. When uneconomically reparable, condemn and dispose of the item at the direct

support level.