USE OF THE MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (SECTION II.).

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USE OF THE MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (SECTION II.).

NOTE

Approved item names are used throughout this MAC. Generic terms/nomenclatures (if any) are

expressed in parentheses and are not to be considered as official terminology.

This Maintenance Allocation Chart assigns maintenance functions to the lowest level of maintenance, based

on past experience and the following considerations:

(1)

Skills available.

(2)

Work time required.

(3)

Tools and test equipment required and/or available.

Only the lowest level of maintenance authorized to perform a maintenance function is indicated. If the

lowest maintenance level cannot perform all tasks of any single maintenance function (e.g., test, repair), then the

higher maintenance level(s) that can accomplish additional tasks will also be indicated.

A maintenance function assigned to a maintenance level will automatically be authorized to be performed

at any higher maintenance level.

A maintenance function that cannot be performed at the assigned level of maintenance for any reason may

be evacuated to the next higher maintenance level. Higher maintenance levels will perform the maintenance

functions of lower maintenance levels when required by the commander who has the authority to direct such

tasking.

The assignment of a maintenance function will not be construed as authorization to carry the related repair

parts or spares in stock. Information to requisition or otherwise secure the necessary repair parts will be as

specified in the associated Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL).

Normally there will be no deviation from the assigned level of maintenance. In cases of operational

necessity, at the request of a lower maintenance level and on a one-time basis, transfer of maintenance functions

to the lower level may be accomplished by specific authorization of maintenance officer of the higher level of

maintenance to which the function is assigned. The special tools, equipment, etc., required by the lower level of

maintenance to perform this function will be furnished by the maintenance level to which the function is assigned.

This transfer of a maintenance function to a lower maintenance level does not relieve the higher maintenance

level of the responsibility for the function. The higher level of maintenance will provide technical supervision and

inspection of the function being performed at the lower lever.

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DEFINITIONS.

a. Inspect. To determine the serviceability of an item by comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or electrical

characteristics with established standards through examination (e.g., by sight, sound, or feel).

b. Test. To verify serviceability by measuring the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical characteris-

tics of an item and comparing those characteristics with prescribed standards.

c. Service. Operations required periodically to keep an item in proper operating condition, i.e., to clean

(includes decontaminate, when required), to preserve, to drain, to paint, or to replenish fuel, lubricants, chemical

fluids, or gases.

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