This tab enables you to add tasks to a package as well as report work on tasks. You can also perform actions on individual or multiple tasks in one go or bulk.
Assigning tasks to package
Click on the "Task" tab in the "Create" mode to record details of tasks to be assigned to the package.
The multiline displays the following:
Error |
The error code that Indicates whether an error has occurred on save of the record. |
CS |
The clock status of the task, such as Clock Start or Stop Clock.. The image works as a toggle; click on the image to start or stop clock for the task. |
WS |
The color indicator for the work status of the task. |
Enter details for the task you want to create in the multiline:
Seq |
The sequence number of the task in the package indicating its order for execution. |
Task # |
The task included in the package to be executed on the aircraft. Help facility available |
The multiline displays the following: |
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SS |
The sign off status of the sub task, if the task has sub tasks. Icons indicate the availability / non-availability of sub tasks for the task as illustrated in the table: Click
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Att |
Indicates whether any attachments are available against the task. In other words, have any documents been previously uploaded against the task. |
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ATA # |
The ATA chapter associated with the task. Help facility available |
Description |
The description of the task. |
Add New Execution Comments |
Additional information on the execution of the task. Process parameter dependency: This field becomes mandatory for sign off reversal, if the process parameter “Mandate Sign Off Comments during Reversal of Sign Off?” under the entity type Package Type and the entity Log Card, User Defined Values in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master is set as '1' for Yes. |
Previous Execution Comments |
Additional information on the execution of the task recorded previously. On save of the details in the page, the new text in the Add New Execution Comments field will replace the existing text in this field. |
Status |
Use the drop-down list box to select the current status of the task in the package. The drop-down list box displays the following:
Process Parameter Dependency: If the process parameter “Mandate Sign Off during Task Deferral?" under the entity type Package Type and the entity “All User Defined Package Types including Log Card” is set as 1 for Yes, you cannot set this field to ‘Deferred’ for a task in the ‘Planned ‘ status against which sign off is pending. This means you cannot defer a planned task awaiting sign off. |
Source Task / Discrep. # |
The task or discrepancy that initiated the task. Note: 1) This field is mandatory for Non-Standard tasks, if the process parameter "Mandate Source Task/Discrep. # for Non-Standard Tasks in Work Reporting Hub?" under the entity type Package Type and the entity "All user defined package types including Log Card" is set as 1 for Yes in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master. 2) The source task # /discrepancy # for the task must already exist in the package. If multiple instances of the source task # /discrepancy # are added to the package, you must mandatorily specify the source tracking # for the task to differentiate between the source tasks / discrepancies. 3) You can cannot modify / delete the source task # / discrepancy # once saved for the task. |
Source Tracking # |
The tracking # for the source task./ discrepancy. |
Work Center # |
Use the drop-down list box to select the work center in which the package is scheduled for execution. The drop-down list box displays the work Active centers defined in the Work Center business component. The system lists the work centers based on the Job Type selected, as mentioned below:
The system retrieves the work center for the package and does not allow modification of the retrieved work center, if the “Allow Package execution across multiple primary Work Centers” is set as “No” in the “Set Process Parameters” page of the “Common Masters” business component. |
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Sign Off Status |
The sign off status of the task in the package, such as Signed Off, Pending RII, Pending Mech&RII, Pending Insp&RII, Pending Mech, Insp&RII, Pending Insp (Mech Voided), Pending RII (Mech Voided), Pending RII (Insp Voided), Pending Insp&RII (Mech Voided), Pending RII (Mech&Insp Voided) or Signed Off (Voided).
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Sign Off Date & Time |
The date on and time at which the mechanic / inspector signed off the task / sub task. Note: If you have not specified this field, the system sets the sign off date & time to the reported date & time field as provided in the header of the page. However, if the Reported Date & Time field has not been specified, the system sets this field to the current date & time in the station of the work center in which the package is scheduled for execution. |
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Task Type |
Use the drop-down list box to select the type of the task. The system lists all the ‘Active’ quick codes defined for the Quick Code Type ‘Task Type’ in the “Maintenance Task” business component. This field is disabled, if the “New Task?” drop-down is set as “Yes”. |
Task Category |
Use the drop-down list box to specify the category to which the task belongs. The system all the active quick codes defined for the Quick Code Type ‘Task Category’ in the “Maintenance Task” business component. |
Job Type |
Use the drop-down list box to select the type of job. The system displays the following options:
Ensure that the Job Type is set as “Aircraft” if the Applicability of the work unit is “Aircraft” and is set as “On-Wing”, “Component Removal” or “Off-Wing”, if the Applicability of the work unit is “Engine” or “Component”. On saving AME / Work Information,
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Repair Class. |
Use the drop-down list box to select the Repair Classification associated to the task. Repair classification is specified in order to differentiate the tasks which are over and above the contract (COA - Contract Over and Above) between the operator and the MRO. The system lists all the ‘Active’ quick codes of type “Repair Classification” defined in the “Maintenance Task” business component. |
Exe. Phase |
Use the drop-down list box to specify the execution phase of the task. The system lists the following values along with all the active quick codes defined for the Quick Code type “Execution Phase” in the “Maintenance Task” business component:
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Exec. Category |
Use the drop-down list box to specify the execution category of the task. The system lists all the ‘Active’ values defined for the Quick Code Type “Execution Ref # Category” in the “Create Quick Codes” activity of the “Flight Log” business component. |
Part # |
The part # on which the task must be executed for maintenance. Help facility available |
Serial # |
The serial # of the part # on which the task must be executed for maintenance. Help facility available |
Position Code |
The position in the aircraft to which the part is attached. Help facility available |
The multiline displays the following: |
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Part Description |
The description of the part associated with the maintenance task.
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Repair Agency |
The repair agency for the execution of the task, if the task Help facility available |
Mech Req? |
Use the drop-down list box to indicate whether sign-off by the mechanic is required for the completion of the task. The drop-down list box displays the following:
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Mech Sign Off |
The employee code of the mechanic who has signed off the completion of the task. Help facility available |
Insp Req? |
Use the drop-down list box to indicate whether sign-off by the inspector is required for the completion of the task. The drop-down list box displays the following:
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Insp Sign Off |
The employee code of the inspector who has signed off the completion of the task. Help facility available |
RII Req? |
Use the drop-down list box to indicate whether sign-off by RII is required for the completion of the task. The drop-down list box displays the following:
Process Parameter dependencies for RII Sign-off 1) Same Employee Sign-off: If the process parameter "Allow signed off Mechanic/Inspector to sign off as RII for same Task/Discrepancy?" under the entity type Package Type and the entity Log Cards and User Defined package types is set as 1/Allowed, the employee who has signed off as mechanic/inspector can also sign off as RII for the same task. However, if the process parameter is set as 0/Not Allowed, the employee who is to perform RII sign off must not sign off as Mechanic/Inspector for the same task. 2) Mandating Sign-off for Non-Standard tasks based on process parameter: If the process parameter “Require RII Sign-Off for Non-Routines?” under the entity type package Type and the entity All User Define Package Types including “Log Card” in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master is set as 1 for Required, this field will display Yes for Non-Standard tasks by default. This mandates the users to enter the employee code of the authorized person who performed RII sign off. Alternately, the RII Reqd? field will display No for the Non-Standard tasks added to the package indicating RII sign-off for the Non-Routine is not required, if the process parameter “Require RII Sign-Off for Non-Routines?” is set as 0 for Not Required. At this point, the process parameter Allow modification of Task Sign-Off requirements also impacts the field selection. The users will be allowed to change the field only if “Allow modification of Task Sign-Off requirements” is set as 1 for Allowed. 3) Mandating Sign-off for Standard tasks: The RII Reqd? field displays Yes by default, indicating the RII sign-off for the added Standard task is mandatory, if the RII Sign-Off Required? flag in the Edit Resource / Sign-Off Requirements screen of Maintenance Task is set as Yes. Alternately, The RII Reqd? field will display No for the Standard tasks added to the package, if the RII Sign-Off Required? flag is set as No indicating RII sign-ff is not required. The process parameter Allow modification of Task Sign-Off requirements also impacts the check box selection. The users will be allowed to select / deselect the check box only if “Allow modification of Task Sign-Off requirements” is set as 1 for Allowed. |
RII Sign Off |
The employee code of the person who has performed RII sign off for the task. |
Addl. Sign Off |
The employee code of the person who has performed additional sign off for the task. |
Add New Sign Off Comments |
The latest sign-off comments recorded during execution of the task. Process Parameter dependency: The Sign-Off comments is mandatory:
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The multiline displays the following:
Previous Sign Off Comments |
The sign-off comments recorded previously during task execution. |
Enter details for the package you want to create in the multiline:
Planned Start Date |
The date on which the execution of the task on the part is proposed to begin. |
Planned End Date |
The date on which the execution of the task on the part is proposed to conclude. |
Est. Man Hours |
The estimated man hours required for the completion of the task. |
Actual Start Date |
The date on which the execution of the task commenced. |
Actual End Date |
The date on which the execution of the task ended. |
Actual Man Hours |
The man hours consumed by the task |
The multiline displays the following:
Clock Start Date |
The start date of the clock for the task. |
Clock Status |
The status of the clock for the task.
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Tracking # |
The system-generated Tracking # that identifies the task in the package. |
Maint. Manual Ref. # |
The maintenance manual reference for the task. Note: The Maint. Manual Ref. # for Standard tasks is recorded at the time of creation in the Maintenance Task component. The same is retrieved and displayed here. However, for Non-Standard tasks, Maint. Manual Ref. # can be specified here. |
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Long Description |
The detailed description of the task. |
Hold Status |
The hold status corresponding to the Log Card. If a hold is applicable for the Log Card, it must be represented by a unique Hold icon. Otherwise, the system does not display any value. |
Estimation Status |
The Estimation Status corresponding to the task. The possible values could be “Not Required”, “Pending Estimates”, “Pending Confirmation”, “Confirmed Estimates”, “Released Estimates” and “Pending Re-Estimates”. |
Enter details for the package you want to create in the multiline:
File Name |
The file you wish to associate to the task that contains additional information.. |
The multiline displays the following:
Skill # |
The code of the skill the employee must possess to execute the task. |
Zone # |
The zone in the aircraft in which the task is executed. |
Work Area # |
The work area in the aircraft in which the task is executed. |
WBS Code |
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) code of the task, indicating the attributes that identify whether the task is primarily for workscoping or for maintenance execution. |
Parent Task # |
The parent task, if the task is a child task. |
Root Task # |
The code of the root task identified in the Repair Scheme. |
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Workscoping Comments |
Additional information on the scope of work of the task. |
The multiline displays the following:
Message Center |
Error and success messages associated with the validation of the task record. |
Working with tasks in existing packages
Select the Task tab in the "Want to Work" mode in the Work Reporting Hub page.
The "Task" tab and multiline appear.
Click the
icon
for status-based retrieval of tasks from the package.
Click the
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for exception-based retrieval of tasks from the package.
Click the
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for search-based retrieval of tasks from the package.
Status-Based Search
The Task tab provides the following filter cards, each of which displays status-wise count of tasks and when clicked on, retrieves the task records in the multiline.
All |
Shows the total count of tasks in the package. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Planned |
Shows the count of tasks in the “Planned” status. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
In-Progress |
Displays the count of tasks in the “In-Progress” status. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Completed |
Displays the count of tasks in the “Completed” status. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Other |
Displays the count of tasks in a status other than “Planned, “In-Progress” or “Completed”. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Exception-Based retrieval
The Task tab provides the following filter cards, each of which when clicked on, retrieves task records in the multiline based on a specific exception.
Select any of the following radio buttons:
All |
Shows the total number of tasks in the package. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
My Clock Running |
Shows the count of tasks with running clocks that were started by the login user. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
All Clock Running |
Shows the count of tasks with running clocks. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Work on Hold |
Shows the count of tasks in the ‘Hold’ status. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Estimation Required |
Shows the count of tasks for which the Estimation Required flag is set. Click the tile to view these tasks in the multiline. |
Search-Based retrieval
Note: The Search mode of the Work Reporting Hub page appears by default upon selection of a package on the basis of the definition of the process parameter “Show Search Mode by default on launch of the Work Reporting Hub?" under the entity type Entity Type 'Package Type' and the entity 'Log Card' and ‘All User-Defined Package Types’ in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master.
Process Parameter value |
Impact upon selection of a package and click of the Go pushbutton in the Work Reporting hub |
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The Search mode appears at all times |
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The Search mode appears only if currently no clock is running for any of the tasks/discrepancies in the package. |
Enter the following Search Criteria to retrieve tasks that you want to work with in the multiline.
Source Task/Discrepancy # |
The task / discrepancy that initiated the task. Note that the system hides the display-only columns for easy accessibility of the important columns. |
Search By |
Use the first drop-down list box to select the task attribute depending on which you want to search for the task. The drop-don list box displays the following:
Enter the value for the task attribute in the adjacent input field. |
Expand the Additional Search group box and enter the following criteria to sharpen the search to retrieve tasks (Specifying additional criteria is option for users).
Task # |
To retrieve details of a specific task, enter the task. Help facility available |
ATA # |
To retrieve tasks applicable to a specific ATA #, enter the ATA #. Help facility available |
Description |
The retrieve task with a specific description, enter the description of the task. |
Status |
To retrieve tasks in a specific status, select the status from the drop-down list box. The drop-down list box displays the following statuses:
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Job Type |
To retrieve tasks with a specific job type, select the job type from the drop-down list box. The drop-down list box displays the following: Aircraft, Component Removal, Off-wing and On-wing. |
Search On |
Use the first drop-down list box to select the attribute depending on which you want to search for the task. The drop-down list box displays the following:
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Skill # |
To retrieve tasks that require a specific skill for execution, enter the skill #. Help facility available |
Zone # |
To retrieve the tasks scheduled for execution in a specific zone, enter the zone #. Help facility available |
Work Area # |
To retrieve the tasks scheduled for execution in a specific work area, enter the work area #. Help facility available |
Data retrieval and processing for retrieved tasks
The multiline displays the following details of the retrieved tasks:
Error |
Indicates whether an error has occurred on save, completion, closure, pre-closure or cancellation of the record. |
CS |
The clock status of the task, such as Clock Start or Stop Clock.. The image works as a toggle; click on the image to start or stop clock for the task. |
WS |
The color indicator for the work status of the task. |
Att |
Indicates whether any attachments have been uploaded against the task within the package. The |
Enter the following in the multiline.
Seq |
The order of execution of the task in the execution document. |
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Task # |
The task assigned to the package. Help facility available |
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The multiline displays the following details of the retrieved tasks/discrepancies: |
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SS |
The sign off status of the task / sub task. Click on the icon to open the Record Sign-Off & Work Completion popup. More details…
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Indicates the sign off status of the task. |
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ATA # |
The ATA associated with the task. |
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Help facility available |
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Description |
The description of the task. |
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Add New Execution Comments |
Additional details of the execution of the task. Process parameter dependencies: New execution comments becomes mandatory for:
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Previous Execution Comments |
Additional details of the execution of the task recorded previously. Process Parameter dependency: You can change previous execution comments based on the value of the process parameter "Allow modification of Previous Execution Comments in the Work Reporting Hub?" defined under the entity type Package Type and the entity Log Card in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master. See the table below to know of the impact of the process parameter on the Previous Execution Comments field .
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Status |
Use the drop-down list box to set the status of the task. The drop-down list box displays Planned, In-Progress, In-Complete, Completed, Pre-Closed, Closed, Deferred, Cancelled, Duplicate and Routed for Repair. |
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Source Task/Discrep. # |
The task or discrepancy that initiated the task. Note: 1) This field is mandatory for Non-Standard tasks, if the process parameter "Mandate Source Task/Discrep. # for Non-Standard Tasks in Work Reporting Hub?" under the entity type Package Type and the entity "All user defined package types including Log Card" is set as 1 for Yes in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master. 2) The source task # /discrepancy # for the task must already exist in the package. If multiple instances of the source task # /discrepancy # are added to the package, you must mandatorily specify the source tracking # for the task to differentiate between the source tasks / discrepancies. 3) You can cannot modify / delete the source task # / discrepancy # once saved for the task. Help facility available |
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Source Tracking # |
The tracking # of the source task/discrepancy. |
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Work Center # |
The work center in which the task is scheduled for execution. |
The multiline displays the following:
Sign Off Status |
The sign off status of the task, such as Signed Off, Pending RII, Pending Mech&RII, Pending Insp&RII, Pending Mech,Insp&RII, Pending Insp (Mech Voided), Pending RII (Mech Voided), Pending RII (Insp Voided), Pending Insp&RII (Mech Voided), Pending RII (Mech&Insp Voided) or Signed Off (Voided). |
Enter the following in the multiline.
Task Type |
Use the drop-down list box to select the type of the task. |
Task Category |
Use the drop-down list box to select the user-defined category of the task. |
Job Type |
Use the drop-down list box to select the job type of the task. The drop-down list box displays Aircraft, Off-wing, On-wing and Component Removal. |
Repair Class |
Use the drop-down list box to select the repair class of the task. |
Exe. Phase |
Use the drop-down to select the user-defined execution phase of the task. The drop-down list box displays the |
Exec. Category |
Use the drop-down list box to select the execution category of the task. The drop-down list box displays the |
Sign Off Requirement |
Use the drop-down list box to select the type of sign off required for the closure, cancellation or completion of the task. The drop-down list box displays the following: Not Required, Mechanic, Inspector, Mechanic & Inspector and Others. |
Mechanic |
The employee code of the mechanic who signed off the task. |
Inspector |
The employee code of the inspector who signed off the task. Note: A mechanic cannot reverse / revert the sign off of an inspector. |
RII Sign Off |
The employee code of the mechanic/inspector/employee who RII signed off the task. Note: A mechanic cannot reverse / revert the RII sign off. |
Addl. Sign Off |
The employee code of the mechanic/inspector/employee who additionally signed off the task. |
Add New Sign Off |
Additional details regarding task sign off . Process parameter dependency: This field becomes mandatory, if the process parameter "Mandate Sign Off Comments during Mechanic / Inspector Sign Off?" under the entity type Package Type and entity Log Card is set as 1 for Yes in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master. |
MPD Item # |
The MPD Item # for the task as defined in Maintenance Task. |
Sign Off Remarks |
Additional details regarding task sign off. Process parameter dependency: This field becomes mandatory for Mechanic, Inspector and Mechanic & Inspector sign off, if the process parameter "Mandate Sign Off Comments during Mechanic / Inspector Sign Off?" under the entity type Package Type and entity Log Card is set as 1 for Yes in the Define Process Entities activity of Common Master. |
The multiline displays the following details: |
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Previous Sign Off Comments |
Preceding sign off comments of task sign off. Note: This field automatically displays the current sign off comments on saving of new sign off comments. |
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Est. Man. Hrs. |
The predicted man hours that the mechanic will need to execute the task. |
The multiline displays the following details: |
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Skill # |
The skill mandatory for the execution / sign off of the task. |
Zone # |
The zone in which the task was executed. |
Work Area # |
The work area in which the task was executed. |
Message Center |
The system-generated message indicating the success or failure of the transaction. |
Select the record (s) in the multiline for which you want to report work.
Click the “Save” pushbutton to save the details recorded. Dual Authentication
Back to Work Reporting Hub page
Reporting work on task
Alternatively, from the button combo, click the status pushbutton (Complete, Close, Pre-Close or Cancel) to update the status for the task and then click the Save pushbutton to save the details. More information...
Click the icon to start the clock for
the selected items in the multiline.
Click the icon to stop the clock for
the selected items in the multiline.
Click the icon to reset the clock for
the selected items in the multiline.
Click the icon to report
a discrepancy against an item.
The “Manage Discrepancy” window appears.
Click the icon to report work on the
discrepancy.
The “Task Actions” window appears.
Click
the icon to apply hold on
an item.
Click the icon
to release hold on an item.
Select the “Request Part” link to go to the Part Requirements / Request tab of Parts Hub.
The “Part Requirements / Request” tab appears on click of the “Request Part” link. The multiline in the “Parts Requirements/Request” tab displays the material requests available for the tasks / discrepancies selected in the Tasks / Discrepancies tab of Work Reporting Hub. However, retrieval of part requests is based on the process parameter definition as set in the Define Process Parameters activity of Common Master.
Select the “Change Part” link to go to the “Record Aircraft Maintenance Execution Details” page.
Select the “Sign Off Subtasks” link to go to the Subtask Sign Off page.
Use the Quick Links drop-down list box to select the link to perform the next course of action on the task selected in the multiline. The drop-down list box displays the following links:
Return & Report Part Consumption
Report Resource
Manage Timesheet
View Task Details
Task Dates & References
Upload Documents
View Documents
Author Repair Procedure
Record Parameter Reading
Create ESR
Inquire ESR Status
View EAN
View AMM Reference
View Comments Info
Generate Maint. Logbook
Change Part
Issue CoM
Time Tracking
Authorize Time Records
Record Work Estimates
Perform Aircraft Reweighing
Automatic stopping of clock on completion, closure or pre-closure of task
If the process parameter “Automatically stop login user's running clock during Completion/Closure/Pre-Closure of Task?” under the entity type 'Package Type' and entity ‘Log card' and all other user defined Package Types except '--All Packages---“ is ‘Yes’’ in the Define Process Parameters activity of Common Master, the system automatically stops the clock started by the login user on completion, closure or pre-closure of the task under the following conditions.
The login user has started the clock for the task
No other clock by another user is running for the task
Signing off tasks
You can sign off a task by specifying the following fields in the "Tasks" tab multiline and then click the Save / Complete pushbutton:
Sign Off Requirement
Mechanic
Inspector
RII Sign Off
Addl. Sign Off
Add New Sign Off Comments
On click of the Save pushbutton, the Dual Authentication popup appears.
For full details, click here