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Create Non-Routine Task Card or Defect Report

If any damage or defect is discovered on the aircraft while working on the scheduled W/O Task Card, a Non-Routine Task Card can be created to address the issue. These N/R Task Cards work similarly to Engineering's scheduled Task Cards in that required materials, labor, and finances can be tracked, but N/R Task Cards are considered unplanned maintenance events.

For detailed information refer to the Non-Routine Task Card Button, via Work Order Header Buttons.

Alternatively, Defect Reports could be created for any defects encountered during, not only the flight and operation of the aircraft, but during the scheduled maintenance. In TRAX, the Defect Report is the electronic equivalent the Aircraft Logbook. This option allows the user to enter the aircraft Defect discrepancies into the system. Defect Reports could help correct a wide range of discrepancies affecting the aircraft, including: simple repairs, work which is necessary to keep the aircraft airworthy without incurring a flight delay or cancellation, and the removal and replacement of line replacement units (LRU). Defect Reports can be deferred and closed at a later date.

These Defect Reports can be linked to W/Os and/or W/O Non-Routine Task Cards. For detailed information refer to the Defect Report Process Flow.