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TM 55-1730-223-13
removed/installed with available skills, tools and equipment. Perform
operational and continuity checks and make minor repairs. Perform
servicing, functional adjustments, and minor repair/replacement.
Evacuate unserviceable modules/components and end items beyond the
repair capability of AVUM to the supporting AVIM.
(b) LESS THAN COMPANY SIZE AVIATION UNITS. Aviation elements
organic to brigade, group, battalion headquarters and detachment size
units are normally small and have less than ten aircraft assigned.
Maintenance tasks performed by the aircraft crew chief or assigned
aircraft repairman will normally be limited to preventive maintenance,
inspections  servicing, spot painting, stop drilling, minor
adjustments, module/component fault diagnosis and replacement of
selected  modules/components.  Repair functions will normally be
accomplished by the supporting AVIM unit.
(2) AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE (AVIM). AVIM provides mobile,
(Maintenance functions
responsive "One Stop" maintenance support.
which are not conducive to sustaining air mobility will be assigned to
depot maintenance.) Performs all maintenance functions authorized to be
done at AVUM.  Repair of equipment for return to user will emphasize
support or operational readiness requirements. Authorized maintenance
includes replacement and repair of modules/components and end items
which can be accomplished efficiently with available skills, tools, and
equipment.
Establishes the Direct Exchange (DX) program for AVUM units
by repairing selected items for return to stock when such repairs
cannot be accomplished at the AVUM level.
Inspects, troubleshoots,
tests, diagnoses, repairs, adjusts, calibrates, and aligns system
modules/components.
Module component disassembly and repair will
support the DX program and will normally be limited to tasks requiring
cleaning and the replacement of seals, fittings and items of common
hardware.  Unserviceable repairable modules/components and end items
which are beyond the capability of AVIM to repair will be evacuated to
Depot Maintenance.  This level will perform special inspections which
exceed AVUM capability.  Provides quick response maintenance support,
on-the-job training, and technical assistance through the use of mobile
maintenance contact teams.  Maintains authorized operational readiness
float.  Provides collections and classification services for
serviceable/unserviceable material.  Operates a cannibalization
activity in accordance with AR 750-50.
(The aircraft maintenance company within the maintenance battalion of a
division will perform AVUM functions consistent with air mobility
requirements and conservation of personnel and equipment resources.
Additional intermediate maintenance support will be provided by the
supporting non-divisional AVIM unit.)
B-2. USE OF THE MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART.
a. The MAC assigns maintenance functions to the lowest level of
maintenance based on past experience and the following considerations:
B-2

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