Maintenance Code - TM-9-2350-287-24P0016

TM 9-2350-287-24P

EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (SECTIONS II AND III ) (Con't).

NOTE

Cannibalization or controlled exchange, when authorized, may be used as a source of

supply for items with the above source codes, except forthose source coded XA."

XA - DO NOT requisition an NXAU -coded item. Order its next higher assembly.

XB - If an 'XB' item is not available from salvage, order it using the CAGEC and part number given.

XC - Installation drawing, diagram, instruction sheet, field service drawing, that is identified by manufacturer's part

number.

XD - Item is not stocked. Order an "XD" -coded item through normal supply channels using the CAGEC and part

number given, if no NSN is available.

(2) Maintenance Code. Maintenance codes tell you the level(s) 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 one of the following levels of maintenance.

Code

Application/Explanation

Crew or operator maintenance done within unit maintenance or aviation unit

maintenance.

Organizational maintenance or aviation unit can remove, replace, and use the hem.

Direct support or aviation intermediate level can remove, replace, and use the item.

General support level can remove, replace, and use the item.

Specialized repair activity can remove, replace, and use the hem.

Depot level can remove, replace, and use the item.

NOTE

If authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) and SMR codes, some limited

repair may be done on an item at a lower level of maintenance.

(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells whether 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 maintenance codes: