Part Classification

Use the drop-down list box to modify the classification of the part.

The system displays “None” by default.

If the part is of type “Component”, the system lists the options “Rotable”, “Repairable” and “Controllable”, and leaves the field blank by default:

• “Rotable” - Components that are used across aircraft during their active life cycle are classified as rotable

• “Repairable” - Components of this type have a finite life, but can be repaired during their active life cycle.

• “Controllable” - Components that normally have a high annual consumption value. The procurement of such components is controlled. Some of these components may have to be replaced on reaching their prescribed life limit. The life of such components must be tracked

If the part is of type other than “Component”, the system lists the options “Repairable” and “None”, and sets this field to “None” by default.

Component Type

Use the drop-down list box to select the type of the component to which the part belongs.

If the part is of type “Component, the system lists the options “Engine”, “APU”, “Landing Gear” and “Others” and leaves the field blank by default.

If the part is of type other than “Component”, the system lists and displays “Not Applicable” by default.

LLP?

Use the drop-down list box and select “Yes” if the part is a life limited part . Else select the option “No”. The system sets this field to “Yes” by default. This is applicable if the part is of type “Component”.

The system displays only the “No” option, if the part is classified as “Rotable”, or if the part is of type other than “Component”.

ATA #

The ATA chapter to which the selected part belongs (Alphanumeric, 16). Data entry in this field is mandatory, if the part is classified as “Rotable”, “Repairable” or “Controllable”.

The system ensures that the entered value is in “Active” status as defined in the “Aircraft” business component.

Help facility available.

Maintenance Process

Use the drop-down list box to ispecify the maintenance process for the part. The system lists the following options.

• Hard-Time” – Select this option if the maintenance needs to be performed so that the items are restored to a suitable condition within a fixed period, such as number of cycles, landings or calendar time

• On-Condition” – Select this option if the maintenance needs to be performed such that the items are inspected or tested at specific periods to an appropriate standard in order to determine whether they can continue in service. It is not a philosophy of “use until failure

• Condition Monitored” – Select this option if the maintenance needs to be performed such that the items remain in service until a functional failure occurs and the overall reliability is monitored by analysis and surveillance programmes, such as “Built-In Test Equipment” (BITE).

Unlike “Condition Monitored”, the “Hard Time” and “On Condition” maintenance processes involve actions directly concerned with preventing failures.

Data selection in this field is mandatory, if the “Part Classification” field is set as “Rotable” or “Controllable”.

Note: When the “Lifed?” combo is selected as “Yes” then “Condition Monitored” should not be selected in this field.

Replacement Type

Use the drop-down list box to select the type of replacement that the part must undergo. The replacement type could be one of the following

• “LRU” – Indicates that the part can be replaced in the “Line Replacement Unit”. The part can be replaced in the aircraft itself

• “SRU” – Indicates that the part can be replaced in the “Shop Replacement Unit”. The part must be taken to the shop for replacement.

By default, the system displays “LRU”.

PMA?

Use the drop-down list box and select “Yes”, if the part manufacturer approval has been obtained for the part. Else select the option “No”.

The system leaves the field blank by default.

OEM Part #

Enter the Original Equipment Manufacturer part number of the specified PMA part.

Help facility available

Planning Base

Use the drop-down list box to select the organization unit description. Mandatory. The system lists the Organizational Unit descriptions as in the “Aircraft” business component.

By default, the system displays the Login OU Description.

Default Maint. Base

Use the drop-down list box to select the organizational unit in which the maintenance activities of the part must be carried out. Mandatory. The system lists all the organizational units where maintenance activities can be carried out as defined in the organizational model.

Execution Facility

Use the drop-down list box to specify the location where the part can be repaired. The system lists the following options:

• “In-house” – Select this option if the part can be repaired in the operator’s shop

• “Outsource” – Select this option if the part can be repaired in the third party's location such as an authorized repair shop of the supplier

• “In-house & Outsource” – Select this option if the part can be repaired in the operator’s shop or in the third party’s location

• “None” – Select this option if the part can be repaired at multiple locations. The system will not require the user to give a Work Center # for this option

If the part is of type “Component, , the system sets this field to “In-house & Outsource”, by default.

If the part is of type other than “Component, the system sets this field to “None”, by default.

Note: If the “Part Classification” field is set as “None”, the system sets the “Execution facility” field to “None”, on clicking the “Edit Part Information” pushbutton.

Preferred Repair Agency

The preferred repair agency to which the part must be sent for repair (Alphanumeric, 25). Data entry in this field is mandatory, if the “Execution Facility” field is set as “Outsource” or “In-house & Outsource”.

Help facility available.

Default Work Center

Use the drop-down list box to select the work center where the maintenance activities of the part should be carried out. The system lists the work centers that are defined for the planning base in the “Create Work Center” activity of the “Work Center” business component..

By default, the system leaves the field blank.

This field is mandatory if the Execution Facility is set as “In-house” or “In-house & Outsource”.

Phase Out Policy

Use the drop-down list box to specify the policy for phasing out the part. The system list s the following options:

• “Not Permitted” – Select this option, if phasing out is not allowed for the part.

•  “All Work centers” – Select this option, if the part can be phased out in all the work centers.

The system leaves this field blank by default.

Default Exe. Doc. For Int. Repair Routing

Use the drop-down list box to specify the execution document required for the internal repair routing. The system lists the options “Work Scope” and “Work Order”.

The system leaves this field blank by default.

Work Center Description

The textual description of the work center.