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Task Card Create from FRMFIM, via Fault Isolation/Fault Repair Manual (FRMFIM) Doctype

The FRMFIM allows the user to import Fault Code Reports/Manuals into the Fault Code Master through the TraxDoc module.

 

TraxDoc Set Up (FRMFIM)

Create a new TraxDoc.

Specify the SGML/XML Doctype in the TraxDoc Document Detail, Optional tab. In this example, select Fault Isolation/Fault Repair Manual (FRMFIM).

Select the Effectivity but_effectivity_small button to apply effectivity to the TraxDoc.

Create a Fault Code Report and reference the TraxDoc created above. Be sure to specify the same revision for the TraxDoc as well.

The Fault Code Report must also have the save effectivity as the TraxDoc:

If the effectivity for the Fault Code does not match the effectivity for the TraxDoc, the system will display the following warning:

 

Importing FRMFIM into the system:

From the TraxDoc Document Detail, General tab, select the Import From OEM but_import_from_oem_manual_small button.

The Task Card Create from FRMFIM window appears. Populate all mandatory and desired information and select the Next but_select_small button.

 

The following information/options are available in this window:
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TraxDoc No.

The TraxDoc Document ID number, which is automatically generated by the system.

Revision

The document’s current revision number. Each TraxDoc can have multiple revisions as the data/records created through the TraxDoc will need to be updated (revised) regularly depending on the requirements of the aircraft manufacturer, regulatory agency, airline, etc.

Override checkbox

Select this checkbox to override the Revision for Task Cards that are being imported.

Default Task Card Type

The Task Card Type. This is useful in the sort and locating of the Task Card.

Default Task Category

Select the Task Card Category to be assigned to all Task Cards being created/revised from this import. Task Card Category will delegate the authorization process and send notifications as defined in the System Transaction Codes.

Company logo_15 small

The Company used to auto generate the Task Card reference. This field only appears when G/L Interface Switch COMPANYMULTI is set to Yes. When this field is populated, only those aircraft with the same G/L Company via the A/C Master, Other 1 tab can be made effective to the T/C. The imported T/C will be created for the selected company.

Note: When importing new revisions of existing T/Cs, only the selected company's records will be updated to the new revision.

Note: When the 'ALL' option is selected from the Company drop down field, the imported T/Cs will be created/revised for each company in the system. The records will not be company-specific.

Wipe Existing Data checkbox

Select this checkbox to replace the existing data with the data from the new revision.

This checkbox is security controlled via TraxDoc/ Update/ TraxDoc Master/ Import From OEM Manual Button.

Authorize imported TCs checkbox

Select this checkbox to automatically authorize all Task Cards created.

Autocreate new tran codes checkbox

Some of the Task Card information provided in OEM manuals is controlled by Tran codes (i.e. Task Card types, areas, and skills). Selecting this checkbox will automatically create a Tran code record for any values found in the manual. If this box is not checked, the fields will still be set in the Task Card, but will have to be changed manually when working with the task card. This option is unchecked by default.

Do not load Fault Code Master checkbox

When this checkbox is selected, the system will not load and Fault Codes into the Fault Code Master, via the Settings module.

Authorize imported Fault Code Master checkbox

Select this checkbox to automatically authorize all Fault Codes being imported into the Fault Code Master via the Settings module.

Revert pending changes from this revision checkbox

Select this checkbox to revert pending changes to the revision. Any new Task Cards created for this revision will also be deleted.

Create New TCs from this manual revision checkbox

Select this checkbox to create new Task Cards from the current manual revision.

Revise and update TCs that have previously been loaded checkbox

Select this checkbox to revise and update Task Cards that have previously been loaded.

Enable Task Card Prefix checkbox

Select this checkbox to allow a prefix to be assigned to Task Cards being imported.

Task Card Prefix - The prefix to be assigned to the T/C being imported.

Enable Duplicated Prefix checkbox

Select this checkbox to allow a duplicate prefix to be assigned to Task Cards being imported.

Duplicated Prefix - A duplicate of the prefix to be assigned to the T/C being imported.

Default mechanic skill checkbox

Select this checkbox if the mechanic skill is mandatory. The Default mechanic skill field will become mandatory once this checkbox is selected.

Default mechanic skill - The default mechanic skill for the Task Card items created if this is not supplied by the OEM manual.

Default inspector skill checkbox

Select this checkbox if the inspector skill is mandatory. The Default inspector skill field will become mandatory once this checkbox is selected.

Default inspector skill - The default inspector skill for the Task Card items created if this is not supplied by the OEM manual.

Create task cards for drop down

Select the module required to load the SGML Task Card to: Engineering, Shop, GSE.

Fault Code Master

The Fault Code associated to the TraxDoc. When this field is populated, it indicates that the Fault Codes from this revision will be created for the specified Fault Code in the Settings module.

Log Directory

This option allows the user to specify the directory to which log files and error reports will be saved. The initial value is a sub-folder inside the default temporary directory.

Apply Strict Range Effectivity checkbox

When checked, imported Task Cards/Engineering Controls will be made effective to all Aircraft Type/Series, regardless of whether or not tail-level effectivity is specified in the manual. Positions, Zones, Panels, References, etc. will also be created for all type/series. If unchecked, effectivity will only be created for those type/series that have a least one effective Aircraft specified in the manual.

Task Card Editor As drop down menu logo_11_small edited

Select the editor type to create the format of the Task Card. The user may select from the following options:

  • TRAXDOC
  • TASKCARD

    Note: When the TASKCARD Editor is selected, the items of the Task Card will be generated in RTF.

Create PN Master records for parts

Select this checkbox to auto create records in the P/N Master for any parts found in the manual. When this checkbox is selected, the following fields appear:

Default PN Category - This P/N Category field in this window is referring to only Expendable and Consumable part numbers. This determines how the system will handle this part. If the Category entered is Expendable or Consumable, the system will be expecting either an Expendable or Consumable number for every item in the system for this part number.

Default Consumable Category - This P/N Category field in this window is referring to only Expendable and Consumable part numbers. This determines how the system will handle this part. If the Category is a 'non-serialized' or a 'kit' type then the system will not be expecting serial numbers for every item.

Note: The user must enter default values to place in these fields in case the AMM does not contain data for them.

Default Tools Category - This P/N Category field in this window is referring to Tool part numbers. This determines how the system will handle this part. A Tool P/N Category can be defined as serialized or non-serialized. If serialized, the system will be expecting serial numbers for every item in the system for this part number. The user must enter default values to place in these fields in case the AMM does not contain data for them. Parts for this category are identified by the TOOLNBR tag.

Default PN Stock UOM - The ATA code for Unit Of Measurement (or internal code if preferred). The Order UOM differentiates by Stock UOM a unit of conversion may be defined in the UOM code which will automatically convert the Order UOM to the Stock UOM at receiving.

Note: The user must enter default values to place in these fields in case the AMM does not contain data for them.

Default PN Vendor - The Manufacturer or main Vendor for this part. The Vendor must be flagged in the Vendor Master as a Manufacturer to populate this field.

Note: The user must enter default values to place in these fields in case the AMM does not contain data for them.

Default PN Description - The description of the part number.

Note: The user must enter default values to place in these fields in case the AMM does not contain data for them.

Do Not Load PN checkbox

When this checkbox is selected, the system will not load the P/Ns against the Task Card(s) created with the import.

Reserve Tools

Select from one of the following radio buttons:

Reserve radio button - Select this button to reserve the tool when W/O P/N reservation is applied.

Repair Return radio button - Select this button to repair/return the tool when W/O P/N reservation is applied.

None radio button - Select this button if no tool has been reserved or repaired.

Note: These options only apply to tools, not spares.

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In This Section

View FRMFIM Effectivity Button, via Task Card Create from FRMFIM

See Also

Import From OEM Manual Button, via TraxDoc Document Detail

TraxDoc AIPC Import, via Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog (AIPC) Doctype

Task Card Create from LM_CSDB, via Line Maintenance (LM_CSDB) Doctype

Load an AMM through TraxDoc, via Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Doctype

Task Card Create from TC, via Auto Configured Task Cards (TC) Doctype

TraxDoc BOM Import, via Bill of Materials (MPT BOM) Doctype

TraxDoc IPC787 Import, via Boeing 787 IPD (IPD) Doctype

Task Card Create from MPT, via Boeing Tool Box (MPT) Doctype

Task Card Create from NBMPT, via Non Boeing Tool Box (NBMPT) Doctype

Task Card Create from MPT787, via Boeing Tool Box for 787 (MPT787) Doctype

Task Card Create from MTCM, via Bombardier Maintenance Task Card Manual (MTCM) Doctype

Creating a Graphic Repository, via Graphic Repository Doctype

Task Card Create from MPD, via Maintenance Planning Documents (MPD) Doctype

Load a MEL Manual through TraxDoc, via Master Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Doctype

MEL Create from MELCU, via Master Minimum Equipment List Custom (MELCU) Doctype

Task Card Create from NDT, via Nondestructive Testing Manual (NDT) Doctype

Task Card Create from SB, via Service Bulletin (SB) Doctype

Load a TSM through TraxDoc, via Troubleshooting Manual (TSM) Doctype

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