Source Code - TM-9-4931-700-34P0007

TM 9-4931-700-34P

(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.

PC -

Item procured and stocked and which otherwise would be coded PA except that it is deteriorative in nature.

XD -

Item is not stocked. Order an "XD" coded item through normal supply channels using the FSCM 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 level(s) of maintenance.

Code

Application/Explanation

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

-General support category 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.

-General support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.

-Nonreparable. No repair is authorized.

-Specialized repair activity (contractor plant) is the lowest level that can do complete repair of the

item.

-The lowest maintenance level capable of complete repair of the support item is the depot 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

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

maintenance shown in the third position of the SMR code.