Source Code - TM-9-6695-286-34P0003

TM 9-6695-286-34P

(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 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 the 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

F-

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

F-

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

Z-

Nonreparable. 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

F-

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

level.

Z-

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

shown in the third position of the SMR code.

c. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code which is used

to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.

d. PART NUMBER (Column (4)). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, company,

firm, corporation, or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its

engineering drawings, specifications standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of items.