Inspecting re-certifying parts

This activity allows record inspection and also re-certify parts.

Select the “Inspect/ Re-certify Parts” link under the “Stock Maintenance” business component.

The “Inspect/ Re-certify Parts” page appears.

Note: Only login users with access rights can launch this page

The system displays the following:

Date Format	The format in which the date fields are displayed in this page. This format is displayed from the "User Preferences" business component based on the login user ID. In case the format is not defined, the system displays the date format from the “Enterprise Modeling” business component by default.
Enter the following fields in the “Search Criteria” group box, to search for the part for which you wish to inspect or re-certify:
Inspection Type	Use the drop-down list box to select the type of inspection. The system lists the options “Inspection”, “Re-certification” and “Pending SOS Insp.”. The system displays “Inspection” by default.
Inspection Status	Use the drop-down list box to select the status of the inspection. The system lists the options “Inspected” and “On Hold”. The system leaves the field blank by default.
Warehouse #	Use the drop-down list box to select the number identifying the warehouse where the part is stored. The system lists all the warehouses as defined in the “Storage Administration” business component.
Zone #/ Bin #	Use the drop-down list box to select the number identifying the zone in which the part must be stored in the warehouse. The system lists all the zones available in the selected warehouse. If the “Warehouse #” is left blank, the system list blank. The system leaves the field blank by default. Use the drop-down list box to select the number identifying the bin in which the part must be stored in the zone The system lists all the bins available in the selected zone. If the “Zone #” is left blank, the system list blank. The system leaves the field blank by default.
Ref. Document #	The number identifying the reference document based on which the part must be inspected or re-certified (Alphanumeric, 40). Use the drop-down list box to select the type of the reference document. The system lists the options "Maintenance Return", "General Return", "Unplanned Return", "Unplanned Receipt", "Stock Transfer Receipt'', "Loan / Rental Receipt" and "Build / Re-build Kit", if (i) the “Enforce Inspection” is set as “Yes” in the “Set Inventory Process Parameters” activity of “Logistics Common Master” business component for the transaction and (ii) the “Inspection Type” is set as “Inspection”. The system lists and leaves this field blank, if the “Inspection Type” is set as either “Re-certification” or “Pending SOS Insp.”. You must select the reference document type from the drop-down list box, if the reference document number is entered and the “Inspection Type” is “Inspection”. The system leaves the field blank by default.
Ref.Doc. Date: From/ To	The starting date in the range of reference document dates from which the reference document details must be retrieved (Date Format). The system lists all the reference documents that are raised later than this date. Leave this field blank to search the reference documents, irrespective of the starting date. By default, the system displays the date that is 30 earlier from the current date The ending date in the range of reference document dates until till which the reference document details must be retrieved (Date Format). The system lists all the reference documents that are raised earlier than this date. Leave this field blank to search the reference document, irrespective of the ending date. By default, the system displays the current date The date entered must be in the same format as displayed in the “Date Format” field and must be earlier than or equal to the system date. The system ensures that the “From” date is earlier than the “To” date.
Part Attributes	Use the first drop-down list box to select the attribute of the part on the basis of which you wish to retrieve. The drop-down list box displays the following: “Part Type” and “Part Category”. Use the second drop-down list box to select the part type or part category of the part that you wish to retrieve by the search. The system lists the part types or part categories based on the value selected in the first drop-down list box.
Certificate Attributes	Use the drop-down list box to select the attributes of the certificate. The system lists the options “Certificate Type”, “Certificate #” and “Certificate Supplier #”. You must select the certificate attributes from the drop-down list box, if the certificate attributes is entered and the “Inspection Type” is “Inspection”. The system leaves the field blank by default.
Part #	The number identifying the part for which you wish to inspect or recertify. (Alphanumeric, 40). You can enter the number in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all the part numbers similar to the value entered here. The system ensures that the entered part number is valid as defined in the “Part Administration” business component. Help facility available.
Serial #/ Lot #	Enter the serial number of the part, for which you wish to view the inspection details. (Alphanumeric, 40). You can enter the number in full or specify it partially using the “” character. The system retrieves all the serial numbers similar to the value entered here. Enter the lot number of the part for which you wish to view the inspection details. (Alphanumeric, 18). You can enter the number in full or specify it partially using the “” character. The system retrieves all the lot numbers similar to the value entered here.
Condition	Use the drop-down list box to select the condition of the part for which you wish to inspect or re-certify. The system lists all the conditions as defined in the “Aircraft” business component. The system leaves the field blank by default.
Stock Status	Use the drop-down list box to select the user defined stock status of the part. The system lists all the stock statuses as defined in the “User Defined Stock Statuses” business component. The system leaves the field blank by default.

Click the “Search” pushbutton, to retrieve the search results

The system displays the following in the “Search Results” multiline based on the search criteria entered:

Note: If the Inspection Type is selected as ‘”Inspection” the system retrieves the details for the applicable transactions based on the following conditions:

1. If the Inspection is set as "Enforce Inspection" for the transaction in the “Set Inventory Process Parameter” page of “Logistics Common Master” business component.

2. If the transaction “Receiving Inspection” is applicable for the warehouse n the “”Warehouse – Transaction Allowed” page of “Storage Administration” business component.

3. If the “QC Clearance Required" checkbox for the part is checked in the “Maintain Planning Information” page of “Part Administration” business component

4. If the transaction “Receiving Inspection” is mapped for the stock status in the “”Transaction Mapping” page of “User Defined Stock Status” business component

Ref. Document Type	The type of the reference document based on which the part must be inspected or re-certified
Ref. Document #	The number identifying the reference document based on which the part must be inspected or re-certified
Received Date	The date on which the part was received
Warehouse #	The number identifying the warehouse where the part is stored
Total Quantity	The total quantity of part to be inspected or re-certified. If the Inspection Type is “Inspection”, ensure that the sum of Accepted Quantity, Rejected Quantity and Quarantine Quantity is equal to the Total Quantity.
UOM	The unit of measurement in which the part is stored.
Stock Status	The user defined stock status of the part
Condition	The condition of the part for which requires inspection or re-certification.
Serial #	The serial number of the part
Manufacturer Serial #	The manufacturer serial number of the part
Lot #	The lot number of the part.
Manufacturer Lot #	The manufacturer lot number of the part
SOS Disposition	The Ship Or Shelf disposition details of the part and serial
Component Replacement #	The number identifying the component replacement.
Part Description	The textual description of the part.
Ref. Doc. Line #	The line number identifying the part in the reference document.
Zone #	The number identifying the zone in which the part must be stored in the warehouse
Bin #	The number identifying the bin in which the part must be stored in the zone.
Last Modified By	The name of the user who last modified the inspection document
Last Modified Date	The date on which the inspection document was last modified.

Click the hyperlinked part number in the multiline, to mark a part for view the part information.
Enter the following:

Note: The system retrieves the “Accepted Qty”, “Rejected Qty”, “Quarantine Qty”, if available from the Loan/ Rental Receipt # for the Reference Document Type of “Loan/ Rental Receipt”.

Inspection Status	Use the drop-down list box to select the status of the inspection. The system lists the options “Inspected” and “On Hold”. The system leaves the field blank by default. Mandatory if the “Inspection Type” is “Inspection”.
Accepted Qty	The total quantity of parts accepted during inspection. Ensure that the value entered is greater than zero, if the Inspection Type is “Inspection”.
Rejected Qty	The total quantity of parts rejected during inspection. Ensure that (i) the value entered is greater than zero and (ii) a value exists in Reason for Rejection if the Inspection Type is “Inspection”.
Reason for Rejection	Use the drop-down list box to indicate the reason for rejecting the part. The system lists all the reason code defined for rejection in the “Logistics Common Master” business component. The system leaves the field blank by default.
Quarantine Qty	The Quantity of the Part – Serial or Part – Lot which is being quarantined by the inspector. You can enter the quantity only if the “Inspection Type” is “Inspection”. The system ensures that the entered quantity (i) is greater than zero, and (iiI) a value exists in "Reason for Quarantine" field.
Reason for Quarantine	Use the drop-down list box to select the code identifying the reason for inspection or re-certification. The system lists all the reason codes defined in the “Logistics Common Master” business component.
Inspection Details	The details of the inspection by the inspector on the part.
Certificate Type	Use the drop-down list box to select the type of certificate received along with the part. The system lists all the certificate types defined in the “Logistics Common Master” business component. Mandatory if “Certificate #” is entered.
Certificate #	The unique number identifying the certificate of the part. Mandatory if “Certificate Type” or “Certificate Date” is entered or the “Certification Reqd?” field is set as “Mandatory” in the “Part Administration” business component. This field can be left blank, if the receiving warehouse is an “Unserviceable” warehouse as defined in the “Material Inquiry” page or the receiving part is of Part Type “Component” and the return condition is “Unserviceable”..
Certificate Date	The date on which the certificate for the part was issued. Mandatory if “Certificate #” is entered. The system ensures that this date is lesser than or equal to the current date.
Primary Certificate?	Use the drop-down list box to indicate whether the certificate is a primary certificate or not. The system lists the options “Yes” and “No”. The system ensures that the part has only one primary certificate and for the combination of “Part #”, “Serial #”, “Lot #”, “Stock Status”, “Condition”, “Warehouse #”, “Zone #” and “Bin #” this field is set as “No”.
Expiry Date	The date of expiry of the part being inspected. (Date Format). This field is mandatory, if the received part has a shelf life and the “Calculation of Shelf Life Expiry Date” field is set as “Manual” in the “Logistics Common Master” business component. If the “Calculation of Shelf Life Expiry Date” field is set as “Automatic” and the Certificate Date is entered, the system calculates and displays the Expiry Date as follows: Expiry Date = Certificate Date + Shelf Life
Certificate Supplier #	The number identifying the certificate that is issued to the supplier. Help facility available.
File Name	The name of the file or reference document that is associated to the inspection (Alphanumeric, 50). Help facility available.
Inspected By	The login ID of the user who inspected the part. Help facility available.
Inspected Date	The date on which the part was inspected. The system ensures that this date is earlier or equal to the current date.

Note: If the Inspection Type is either “Re-certification” or “Pending SOS Insp.”, ensure that the Accepted Quantity, Rejected Quantity and Quarantine Quantity are not entered.

Note: You must enter the Certificate Details or the Expiry Date, if the received part has a shelf life.

Note: The system updates the Certificate Details and the Expiry Date to the Reference Document, if ‘the “Primary Cert.?” is set as “Yes” or the Certificate Details or the Expiry Date is not available in the Reference Document.

Note: Ensure that at least one row is entered in the multiline.

Click the “View File” link provided alongside, to view the file or the reference document details.
Click the “Record Inspection Info” pushbutton, to record the inspected or re-certified details of the part.

The system ensures the following for the entered Certificate Supplier #, if (i) the “Certificate Supplier Validity Check” is set as “Required” in the “Set Inventory Process Parameter” activity of “Logistics Common Master” business component and (ii) the Reference Document is “Loan/ Rental Receipt”.

The entered Certificate Supplier # is defined and in “Active” status in the “Supplier” business component.
The Operational Status is not in “Hold PO/ Hold Loan Order/ Hold Release Slip” or “Hold Repair” in the “Supplier” business component.

To proceed, carry out the following

Select the “Update Shelf Life” link at the bottom of the page to update the shelf life of the part.
Select the “Update Component Condition” link at the bottom of the page to update the condition of the component.
Select the “Inquire Certificate Details” link at the bottom of the page to view the certificate details of the stock.
Select the “Maintain Multiple Part Certificates” link at the bottom of the page to maintain multiple certificates of the part.
Select the“Initialize Maint. Program & Update Compliance” link at the bottom of the page to maintain program for the part and update compliance information.
Select the “Initialize & Update Component Configuration” link at the bottom of the page to update the configuration details of the component.
Select the “Re-Initialize & Update Parameter Values” link at the bottom of the page to update parameter values of an aircraft or component.
Select the "Generate Serviceable Certificate" link at the bottom of the page to generate serviceable certificate for the inspected/reverified parts.
Select the “Upload Documents” link to upload documents from the source path.
Select the “View Associated Doc. Attachments” link to view the associated document attachments.