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Maintenance Expenditure Limits *TB 43-0002-28

c. Column (3) lists the year that they item was manufactured. If no date is shown, refer to the

equipment data plate or equipment logbook.

d. Column (4) through (14) lists repair limitations. The limiting years in which the percentage shown

at the top of columns can be applied to the end item replacement price as the authorized on-time

repair expenditure.

e. One-time MEL authorized percentage extensions on fielded equipment that has exceeded life

expectancy are listed in appropriate columns marked with an asterisk sign as long as the item is

classified Standard A or until washout of the Army System.

MEL managers in local command should use discretion in the application of this authorized

percentage MEL extension. The critical need for equipment by a particular unit must be considered

plus fielding of replacement equipment being delivered in the near term.