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 SB, via Service Bulletin (SB) Doctype

The SB communicates details of modifications which can be embodied in A/C and engines. Also creates T/Cs and E/Cs and automatically links them. This is submitted by the OEM. The manufacturer for this manual is Airbus and Boeing.

From the TraxDoc Document window, select the Import From OEM Manual button.

Note: Be sure the doctype selected is a SB (Service Bulletin) reference.

TRAX displays the Task Card Create from SB window:

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.

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 and ECs checkbox

Select this checkbox to automatically authorize all Task Cards and ECs 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 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.

Create New ECs from this Manual Revision checkbox

Select this checkbox to create new Engineering Controls from the current manual revision.

Revise and Update ECs that have Previously been Loaded checkbox

Select this checkbox to revise and update Engineering Controls that have previously been loaded.

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.

Default E/C Category

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

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 E/C Content checkbox

This option allows additional information and notes to be included and saved with the Engineering Control.

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

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

• TRAXDOC
• TASKCARD

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

When Switch TRXDCRUNPKG is set to Yes and the STYLESHEET option is selected, the Task Card will be created with the STYLESHEET editor. The item associated to the Task Card will be created with RTF (Rich Text Format).

When Switch TRXDCRUNPKG is set to No, and the STYLESHEET option is selected, the Task Card will be created with the TRAXDOC editor. The item will not have RTF capability.

Note: This is a customized modification and may not be available for your company. For additional information, please contact your TRAX Administrator.

Link A-Check E/Cs 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 E/Cs 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 E/Cs 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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Note: Effectivity can also be reviewed through the View SB Effectivity button.

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

Note: In TRAX Version 12.5 and all later releases, all applicable TraxDoc imports support five digit aircraft Manufacturer Serial Numbers (MSN), so long as TraxDoc switch AMMDESIGNATORTYPE is set to Yes.