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Any defect or problem that affects the performance of the aircraft is termed as “Fault”. Faults should be rectified in the shortest time possible to prevent long aircraft downtime. You can achieve this by codifying faults. Faults are codified using a unique identifier and listed in the Fault Isolation Manual under different ATA chapters. Other details, such as the causes, work units like task or standard procedures to rectify the fault and the aircraft model to which the fault code is applicable are also specified along with the fault code. The pilot may use the fault code when reporting a defect for maintenance. Thus the usage of fault codes during fault report either by the flying crew or by the mechanic helps in faster trouble-shooting, easy processing and lesser downtime.
This page allows you to retrieve the details of the fault codes that are already defined in the “Fault Isolation Manual” business component. You can carry out a search based on the fault number, ATA number, fault key word, fault description, fault code category and type. The system displays the fault codes that match the filter criteria and which are in “Active” status.
Click the lens icon positioned next to the “Fault Code” field in the main screen.
The "Help on Fault Code" page appears.
Enter the following in the "Search Criteria" group box to search for a fault code. Entry in these fields is optional.
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Fault # |
The fault code for which the details must be retrieved (Alphanumeric, 25). You can enter the number in full or specify it partially using the "*" character. The system retrieves all fault codes that are similar to the value entered here. Leave this field blank, if you wish to retrieve all the fault codes. |
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ATA # |
The number identifying the ATA chapter (Alphanumeric, 16) under which the fault code is grouped. You can enter the code in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all fault codes under the ATA chapter that are similar to the value entered here. Leave this field blank, if you wish to retrieve fault codes irrespective of the ATA chapters. |
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Key Word |
The key word to identify the fault code (Alphanumeric, 25). You can enter the key word in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all the fault codes with key words that are similar to the value entered here. Leave this field blank, if you wish to retrieve fault codes irrespective of the key words. |
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Fault Category |
Use the drop-down list box to specify the category of the fault code to be retrieved. The system provides the options “Observed” and “Cabin”. The system retrieves all the fault codes whose category is similar to the value specified here. Leave this field blank if you wish to retrieve fault codes irrespective of their category. The system sets the field blank by default. |
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Fault Code Type |
Use the drop-down list box to specify the type of the fault code to be retrieved. The system provides the options “OEM” and “Airline”. The system retrieves all the fault codes whose fault code type is similar to the value specified here. Leave this field blank if you wish to retrieve fault codes irrespective of their type. The system sets the field blank by default. |
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Fault Description |
The textual description of the fault to be retrieved (Alphanumeric, 80). You can enter the description in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all the fault codes with description similar to the value entered here. Leave this field blank, if you wish to retrieve fault codes irrespective of the description. |
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Base Aircraft Model # |
Use the drop-down list box to select the aircraft model for which fault codes must be retrieved. The system lists all the aircraft model numbers defined in the “Aircraft” business component that are in “Active” status. The system retrieves all fault codes that are applicable to the selected aircraft model number. Leave this field blank if you want to retrieve fault codes irrespective of the aircraft model number. |
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Model Description |
The description of the base aircraft model number (Alphanumeric, 150). You can enter the description in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all fault codes that are applicable to the aircraft model description specified here. Leave this field blank, if you wish to retrieve fault codes irrespective of the model description. |
Click the "Search" pushbutton to search for the fault codes .
Note: Based on the search criteria, the system retrieves fault codes that are in the “Active” status, available in the Fault Isolation Manual.
The system displays the following in the “Search Results” multiline.
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Base Aircraft Model # |
The number identifying the base aircraft model to which the fault codes is associated. |
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Fault # |
The fault code retrieved by the system. |
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Fault Description |
The textual description of the fault code. |
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Fault Particulars |
Any additional particulars pertaining to the fault. |
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Fault Category |
The category of the fault code, whether “Observed” or “Cabin”. |
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Fault Code Type |
The fault code type, whether “OEM” or “Airline”. |
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ATA # |
The ATA chapter under which the fault code is listed in the fault isolation manual. |
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Key Word |
The key word that uniquely identifies the fault code. |
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Click the “OK” pushbutton.
