USE OF THE MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (SECTION II)

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B-2. USE OF THE MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (SECTION II)

a. The Maintenance Allocation Chart assigns maintenance functions to the

lowest category 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.

b. Only the lowest category of maintenance authorized to perform a

maintenance function is indicated. If the lowest maintenance category 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.

c. A maintenance function assigned to a maintenance category will

automatically be authorized to be performed at any higher maintenance category.

d. A maintenance function that cannot be performed at the assigned category

of maintenance for any reason may be evacuated to the next higher maintenance

category. Higher maintenance categories will perform the maintenance functions

of lower maintenance categories when required or directed by the commander that

has the authority to direct such tasking.

e. The assignment of a maintenance function will not be construed as

authorization to carry the related repair parts or spares in stock. Informa-

tion to requisition or otherwise secure the necessary repair parts will be as

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

f. Normally there will be no deviation from the assigned level of main-

tenance. In cases of operational necessity, maintenance functions assigned

to a maintenance level may, on a one-time basis and at the request of the

lower maintenance level, be specifically authorized by the maintenance officer

of the 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 super-

vision and inspection of the function being performed at the lower level.

g. Changes to the Maintenance Allocation Chart will be based on continuing

evaluation and analysis by responsible technical personnel and on reports

received from field activities.

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