MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
Section I.
INTRODUCTION
A-1.
General
a . This appendix provides a general explanation of all maintenance and
r e p a i r functions authorized at various maintenance levels.
b . S e c t i o n II designates overall responsibility for the performance
The im-
o f maintenance functions on the identified end item or component.
plementation of the maintenance functions upon the end item or component
w i l l be consistent with the assigned maintenance functions.
S e c t i o n III is n o t
applicable.
c.
S e c t i o n IV is not applicable.
d.
A - 2 . Explanation of Columns in Section II
a . Group Number. Column 1. The assembly group is a numerical group
T h e appli-
assigned to each assembly in a top down breakdown sequence.
cable assembly groups are listed on the MAC in disassembly sequence be-
ginning with the first assembly removed in a top down disassembly sequence.
b . Assembly Group. Column 2. T h i s column contains a brief descrip-
tion of the components of each assembly group.
c . M a i n t e n a n c e Functions. Column 3. This column lists the various
m a i n t e n a n c e functions (A through K) and indicates the lowest maintenance
The symbol designations
c a t e g o r y authorized to perform these functions.
f o r the various maintenance categories are as follows:
C
-
Operator or crew
O
-
o r g a n i z a t i o n a l maintenance
F
-
D i r e c t support maintenance
H
-
General support maintenance
D
-
Depot maintenance
T h e maintenance functions are defined as follows:
A - INSPECT.
T o determine serviceability of an item by comparing
i t s physical, mechanical , and electrical characteristics with established
standards.
B - TEST.
T o verify serviceability and to detect electrical or me-
c h a n i c a l failure by use of test equipment.
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