TRAX MANUALS > TraxDoc > TraxDoc Module > TraxDoc, Update Menu > TraxDoc Master > TraxDoc Document Detail > TraxDoc Document Detail Buttons > Import From OEM Manual Button, via TraxDoc Document Detail > Task Card Create from LM_CSDB, via Line Maintenance (LM_CSDB) Doctype

The Line Maintenance CSDB is a technical publication that contains information related to line maintenance requirements of the aircraft. It could contain multiple manuals such as the AMM, IPD, SRM, NDT, FIM, and in some occasion it may also contain MPD and the EIPC and EMM.

TRAX allows the user to load and import/generate LM_CSDBs into a database via TraxDoc.

The following topic will detail the following:

• How to create a TraxDoc for the LM_CSDB doctype
• How to load a LM_CSDB into TraxDoc (including graphics, videos, etc.)
• How to import/generate the LM_CSDB into the TRAX system

TraxDoc Set up (LM_CSDB):

Create a new TraxDoc.

Specify the SGML/XML Doctype in the TraxDoc Document Detail, Optional tab. In this example, select Line Maintenance Custom Source Database (LM_CSDB). Be sure that the S1000D Format checkbox is selected.

Select the Effectivity button to apply effectivity to the TraxDoc.

Note: The LM_CSDB Import for A220 S1000D manuals includes conditional and product-based effectivity for Task Cards Imported via TraxDoc.

Loading an XML into TraxDoc:

To load an XML into TraxDoc, follow the steps below.

From the TraxDoc Explorer, right click and select the New/ Load XML button as shown below. The user may also select the Load XML button from the File Multi button.

The TraxDoc SGML Load window pops up.

Select the folder that contains the desired information.

Once the Data Directory, or Directories (in the example) have been specified, select Save.

The following Load XML pop up will appear. Select 'OK' to continue with the load.

The following MS-DOC window will appear. The system will begin to load the records. The command window will remain open until the XML import is complete. This allows the user to review any errors that may have been generated by the process. Once all of the records have been loaded, the user may exit this window to continue.

The Maintenance IPD, and Maintenance Procedure manuals have been loaded into the TraxDoc. In addition, OEM graphics and videos have also been loaded as shown below:

Importing LM_CSDB into the system:

Once the SGML has been loaded successfully into TraxDoc, the user must import the manual into the system.

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

The Import For Line Maintenance Database window appears. Select the import option from the Multi Import Option drop down. In this example, the user has selected the LM Procedures option.

Populate all mandatory and desired information and select the Run 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.

Multi Import Option drop down

IPD PARTS - This will take the user to the import related to the Inventory module. This creates parts, interchangeables, adds effectivity to part numbers against A/Cs, and can also create positions. The IPD Parts import behaves as the regular IPC imports, but imports different sources of IPD information (i.e. ASR IPD, Maintenance IPD [AIPC], or Engines IPD).

Repair IPD checkbox - Select this checkbox to generate parts from the Aircraft Structural Repair IPD

Engine IPD checkbox - Select this checkbox to generate parts from the Engines IPD

Maintenance IPD checkbox - Select this to generate parts from the Maintenance IPD.

Note: This is the same as doing an import from the Spec2200 IPC in SGML format (i.e., AIPC Doctype)

LM PROCEDURES - This will take the users to the import related to the Task Card in Engineering. Once the user has selected this option, they may choose to generate Task Cards from different groups. When this import option is selected, the following options become available for the user to select:

Maintenance Procedures checkbox - Select this checkbox to import Maintenance Procedures.

ESP Procedures checkbox - Select this checkbox to import ESP Procedures.

ARS Procedures checkbox - Select this checkbox to import ARS Procedures.

NDT Procedures checkbox - Select this checkbox to import NDT Procedures.

Fault Isolation Procedures checkbox - Select this checkbox to import Fault Isolation Procedures.

IMPORT ECs - This option allows the user to create E/Cs and also to link these E/Cs to either AMM Task Cards, or to shell Task Cards. Or, these E/Cs can be created, but not linked to any Task Cards at the moment of import/generation of data. This will behave similarly to the MPD Loader.

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.

Wipe Existing Data checkbox

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

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

Authorize Imported TCs

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.

Revert Pending changes from this revision

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.

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

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

• TRAXDOC
• TASKCARD

Do Not Add PN Requirements 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 radio buttons - 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.

Create P/N Records for Non Existing PN Requirements checkbox

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. Parts for this category are identified by the CONNBR tag.

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.

Note: Descriptions for the materials required for the imported Task Card that were not created in the P/N Master are listed in the Materials section of the Task Card.

Use TraxDoc Revision for Taskcards

When selected, the TraxDoc's Revision number will be used for the Task Cards being revised. When not selected, the Task Card's Issue Number from the import will be used.

Extended TC Title checkbox

When the Extended TC Title checkbox is selected, the full Description of the Task Card being imported into TRAX will be included in the Task Card's Description field. When not selected, only the action of the procedure will displayed, not the entire task detail. (For example, an action of the procedure may state 'Remove procedure', while the full description would include 'Main Landing Gear (MGL) shock strut - Remove procedure.')

Ignore Panels and Zones checkbox

When selected, the system will ignore the loading of Panels and Zones when creating Task Cards from the manual. This checkbox also works in conjunction with TraxDoc Switch TRXDCRUNPKG. For more information refer to the TraxDoc Switches Manual.

Link A-Check EC to

Certain E/Cs are specified in the manual as being part of an A-Check. This optional field allow the user to specify the E/C to which these manual E/Cs will be linked. By doing so, the user is assigning the manual E/Cs a parent E/C and employee the Engineering Control, Schedule Control Called On Functions. For additional information, please refer to the Engineering Control, Schedule Control Tab section of the Engineering Training Manual.

Link C-Check EC to

Certain E/Cs are specified in the manual as being part of a C-Check. This optional field allow the user to specify the E/C to which these manual E/Cs will be linked. By doing so, the user is assigning the manual E/Cs a parent E/C and employee the Engineering Control, Schedule Control Called On Functions. For additional information, please refer to the Engineering Control, Schedule Control Tab section of the Engineering Training Manual.

Link L-Check ECs to

Certain E/Cs are specified in the manual as being part of an L-Check. This optional field allow the user to specify the E/C to which these manual E/Cs will be linked. By doing so, the user is assigning the manual E/Cs a parent E/C and employee the Engineering Control, Schedule Control Called On Functions. For additional information, please refer to the Engineering Control, Schedule Control Tab section of the Engineering Training Manual.

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TRAX displays the following window.

Select the Task Cards to be imported. Use the buttons in the middle of the window to move the Task Cards from the Task(s) / Requirement(s) panel to the Task(s) Requirement(s) to Import panel.

Once all desired Task Cards have been moved to the right panel, select the Run button.

Note: Effectivity can also be reviewed through the View AMM Effectivity button.

The Traxdoc Import window will appear displaying the progress of the import. Once the import is complete, the following information box will appear:

Note: If any errors occur during import, do not authorize any the the recently imported Task Cards. Contact TRAX immediately for assistance.

 Go to Engineering/ Update/ Task Card.

The Task Cards have been loaded into the system:

Note: Descriptions for the materials required for the imported Task Card that were not created in the P/N Master are listed in the Materials section of the Task Card.

S1000D Revisions

Revisions to S1000D manuals may be provided to TRAX operators in two different ways. While some TRAX operators will be provided with revisions to the entire S1000D manual, other operators may be provided with only those specific files from within the manual that have been revised.

• Complete revision: If the entire manual was revised, then the Revision Control button would be selected and the Create Empty Revision checkbox should be selected. A new revision of the TraxDoc will be created without any of the files that had been loaded in the prior revision. Then the revised complete manual can be loaded into the TraxDoc.
• Partial revision: If only the revised files are provided, the system allows users to load the revised files to the TraxDoc while maintaining all other existing files in that TraxDoc. In this case the Revision Control button would be selected and the Create Empty Revision checkbox should be deselected. A new revision of the TraxDoc will be created with all of the files that had been loaded in the prior revision. Then the revised files can be loaded, which will replace only the applicable files. The non-revised files will remain in the TraxDoc.

For more information refer to the Revision Control button.