TM 10-4610-229-24
B-2. MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS (CONT)
g.
Remove/Install. To remove and install the same item when required to perform service or other maintenance
functions. Install may be the act of emplacing, seating, or fixing into position a spare, repair part, or module (component
or assembly) in a manner to allow the proper functioning of an equipment or system.
h.
Replace. To remove an unserviceable item and install a serviceable counterpart in its place. "Replace" is
authorized by the MAC and is shown as the 3d position code of the SMR code.
i..
Repair. The application of maintenance services (inspect, test, service, adjust, aline, calibrate and/or replace),
including fault location/troubleshooting. Fault locate/troubleshoot the process of investigating and detecting the cause of
equipment malfunctioning; the act of isolating a fault within a system or unit under test (UUT): removal/ installation, and
disassembly/assembly; Disassemble/assemble encompasses the step-by-step taking apart (or breakdown) of a
spare/functional group coded item to the level of its least componency identified as maintenance significant (i.e.,
assigned as SMR code) for the category of maintenance under consideration; procedures and maintenance actions;
Actions welding, grinding, riveting, straightening, facing, remachinery, and/or resurfacing; to identify troubles and restore
serviceability to an item by correcting specific damage, fault, malfunction, or failure in a part, subassembly, module
(component or assembly), end item, or system.
j..
Overhaul. That maintenance effort (service/action) prescribed to restore an item to a completely
serviceable/operational condition as required by maintenance standards in appropriate technical publications (i. e. ,
DMWR). Overhaul is normally the highest degree of maintenance performed by the Army. Overhaul does not normally
return an item to like new condition.
k..
Rebuild. Consists of those services/actions necessary for the restoration of unserviceable equipment to like new
condition in accordance with original manufacturing standards. Rebuild is the highest degree of material maintenance
applied to Army equipment. The rebuild operation includes the act of returning to zero those age measurements
(hours/miles, etc. ) considered in classifying Army equipment/components.
B3.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN THE MAC, SECTION II
a.
Column 1, Group Number. Column 1 lists functional group code numbers, the purpose of which is to identify
maintenance significant components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules with the next higher assembly. End item
group number shall be "00. "
b.
Column 2, Component/Assembly. Column 2 contains the names of components, assemblies, subassemblies,
and modules for which maintenance is authorized.
c.
Column 3, Maintenance Function. Column 3 lists the functions to be performed on the item listed in Column 2.
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