TM 11-6605-202-12/TO 5N3-3-1O-1
INTRODUCTION (continued)
B-2. Use of the Maintenance Allocation Chart (Sect. 11) (continued)
b. Only the lowest category of maintenance authorized to perform a maintenance function is in-
dicated. 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. Information 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 maintenance. In cases of operational
necessity, maintenance functions assigned to a maintenance level may, on a one-time basis and at the re-
quest 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 supervision 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.
B-3. Maintenance Functions
Maintenance functions will be limited to and defined as follows:
a. Ispect. To determine the serviceability of an item by comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or
electrical characteristics with established standards through examination.
b. Test. To verify serviceability by measuring the mechanical or electrical characteristics 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.
d. Adjust. To maintain, within prescribed limits, by bringing into proper or exact position, or by set-
ting the operating characteristics to specified parameters.
e. Aline. To adjust specified variable elements of an item to bring about optimum or desired perfor-
mance.
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