Explanation of Columns in the MAC, Section II

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B-3.

Explanation of Columns in the MAC, Section II (cont).

(1) If the lower level is capable of performing the work.

(2) If the lower level will require assistance or technical supervision and on-site inspection.

(3) If the authorization will be granted.

d . Column 4, Maintenance Category. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a

work time figure in the appropriate subcolumn(s), the category of maintenance au-

thorized to perform the function listed in Column 3. This figure represents the

active time required to perform that maintenance function at the indicated category

of maintenance. The work time figure represents the average time required to re-

store an item (assembly, subassembly, component, or end item) to a serviceable

condition under typical field operating conditions.

e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column 5 specifies, by code, those common

tool sets (not individual tools) and special tools, TMDE, and support equipment

required to perform the designated function.

f. Column 6, Remarks. This column shall, when applicable, contain a letter

code, in alphabetic order, which shall be keyed to the remarks contained in

Section IV.

B-4.

Explanation of Columns in Tools and Test Equipment Requirements, Section III.

a. Column 1, Reference Code. The tool and test equipment reference code cor-

relates with a code used in the MAC, Section II, Column 5.

b. Column 2, Maintenance Category. The lowest category of maintenance author-

ized to use the tool The "O" code corresponds to Aviation Unit Maintenance

(AVUM), and the "F" code corresponds to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM).

c . Column 3, Nomenclature. Name or identification of the tool.

d. Column 4, National Stock Number.

The National Stock Number of the tool.

B-5.

Explanation of Columns in Remarks, Section IV.

a. Column 1, Reference Code.

The code recorded in Column 6, Section II.

b . Column 2, Remarks. This column lists information pertinent to the mainte-

nance function being performed as indicated in the MAC, Section II.