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P/N Control - General Configuration

P/N Controls are set up in the Settings module via the P/N Master and are to provide the means of keeping track of component times. Within the system, there is no limit to the number of controls a user can set up, each with its own hard limits.

The P/N Control button allows users to set multiple Time Controls on parts. These Time Controls will apply to each individual unit for the P/N on the system. Time Since New, Time Before Overhaul, Time Since Last Visit, Scrap Life, Weight Check, etc., can all be applied to the P/N. The applicable Time Controls can be set-up in the System Transaction Code option. The system will track each control from setup. When a part is received into the system, these Time Controls will be available for update.

The P/N Control window will display any controls that are already set up. For most Serialized items that are tracked on the aircraft, it is a good idea to have at least TSN and TSO controls against them. Other controls such as SCRAP, TEST, BENCH CHECK, HYDROSTATIC TEST, can be set up as required. Users can create an unlimited number of P/N Control combinations to customize as required.

At this level, when users apply a Control to a P/N, it will apply to every Serial Number on the system (and every new one that arrives). If the limitation is changed here, then again, it will change every limitation for that P/N on the system.

For Hard Time Control of the Serial Numbers, a Schedule can be entered for the control; this can be one or many parameters depending on the requirement. These will be used in the A/C Planning Query [Planning/ Query/ A/C Planning Query] to calculate when the part is due for removal (if fitted to an aircraft) or by P/N Control Query (for Repairs).

Time Controls can include any of four factors: the Control (TSN, TSO, etc.), the A/C, the Position and the NHA. All factors need not be included in every control, however the combination of factors that can be created must maintain hierarchy.

Possible combinations (in hierarchical Order) are as follows.

Control (TSN, TSO, etc.)

Control + A/C

Control + Position

Control + A/C + Position

Control + NHA

Note: The hierarchy is broken down by default Control and the above mentioned combinations depending of the installed location of the P/N.

The P/N Control - General Configuration process is designed to allow users to visualize the entire procedure for creating a Part Number Control.

Click on the steps to see details!

Is the P/N Control for a rotor wing A/C?Select the Rotor Wing checkboxSelect an option from the Formulated Counter drop downIs the P/N Control for an ROS interface?Select the Do Not Allow Reset R/O checkboxSelect the Auto Reset On R/O checkboxSelect the Do Not Allow Reset Production checkboxShould concessions be allowed on this P/N Control?Select the Do Not Allow Concession radio buttonSelect the Allow Concession radio buttonSelect the Notification buttonSelect the P/N Control ButtonDo you want the hours, cycles or days information to appear on certain prints?Select an NLA PositionSelect an NHA P/NSelect a PositionSelect the Show On Report checkbox(s)Do you want to apply a date control to the time control?Select the Date Control checkboxSelect the Calendar Days checkboxSelect the Plan checkboxEnter the Warning % DueDo you want to track tire removal information?Populate the Removal Schedule fieldSelect the Override ButtonDo you want to associate a T/C or E/C to a W/O when a P/N Control is linked to that W/O?Select the T/C option from the Related drop down menuSelect the E/C option from the Related drop down menuSelect the Do Not Allow Reset R/O checkboxSelect the Auto Reset On R/O checkboxSelect the Do Not Cascade Upd To P/N Inventory Control checkboxSelect the Print On Form One/8130 checkboSelect the Auto R/O Print checkboxSelect the Allow Concession With QA Approval Only radio buttonShould concessions be allowed on this P/N Control?Select the Allow Concession radio buttonSelect the Do Not Allow Concession radio buttonSelect a ControlSelect the New ButtonP/N Control - Life Limited PartsP/N Control - ProrationCan the Control be reset on an RO?Can the Control be automatically reset when associated to an RO?Select the P/N Control Transaction CodeIs the P/N Control specific to a Position?Should concessions that require QA Approval be allowed on this P/N Control?Do you want the updates of this Control to cascade to P/Ns that exist in inventory?Do you want the P/N Control information to auto print when the P/N is on a R/O?Can the Control be automatically reset when associated to an RO?Can the Control be reset on an RO?Do you want to apply flight Cycles to the Control?Enter the number of flight Cycles to apply to the Control?Will an alternative schedule apply for an aging A/C?Is the P/N Control specific for parts that are installed in an NHA?Enter the ROS Time/Cycle Code to map the ROS informationEnter an ROS DocType CodeShould concessions that require QA Approval be allowed on this P/N Control?Select the Allow Concession With QA Approval Only radio buttonSelect the Authorization Steps buttonIs the P/N Control specific to one tail number?Select an A/C referenceIs the P/N Control specific to an NLA installed on a specific position?Will the Control be tracked in Hours?Enter the flight HoursSelect the Calendar Hours checkboxAre the Hours going to be tracked in flight Hours or Calendar Hours?Will the Control be tracked in Days?Are the Days going to be tracked in flight Days or Calendar Days?Enter the number of flight Days to apply to the ControlSelect the Shelf Limited Control checkboxDo you want to link the P/N Control to a Shop E/C?Enter the P/N Control Category CodeEnter the Shop E/CSelect the Capability Area tran codeSelect the Do Not Allow Reset Production checkbox

Each step in the process chart is explained in further detail throughout the following documentation. The procedural sections are broken down into the following categories:

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PROCESS FLOWS

Aircraft Actual Flight (Manual Entry) Process

Aircraft Initial P/N Load Process

Aircraft Return and Archiving Process

Aircraft Units Process

APU Process

Assembly Management

Concession Registry Process

Consigned Inventory Process

Contract Order Process

Customer Creation Process

Defect Report Process

Delete E/C and P/N Control Compliance Process

Dent Mapping Process

Employee and Skill Creation Process

Engineering Control Process

Engineering Pending Release Process

ETOPS Process

Exchange Order Out Process

Exchange Order Process

Fault Code Report Process

Flight Accumulation Process

Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Process

Helicopter Process

Importing a File Process

Interactive Planner Overview

Internal Component Repair (Shop) Process

Kit Management

Library and Read & Sign Process

Loan Order Process

Location Creation Process

Man Hours Schedule Planning Process

Managed A/C Process

MEL Process

MEL Authorization Process

Missing Parts Process

Monthly Financial Procedures

New Aircraft Process

Order Invoice Process

P/N Control - Life Limited Parts (LLP)

P/N Control - Proration Process

P/N Initial Load Process

P/N Pool Agreement Process

P/N Remove/Install Process

P/N Software Configuration

Packing and Shipping Process

Part Number Creation Process

Physical Inventory Process

Picklist and Requisition Process

Printer Setup and Configuration

Purchase Order Process

Quality Assurance Process

R/O Capability Employee Rating Process

Receiving Process

Recurrent Item Alert (Reliability) Process

Rental Order Process

Re-Order Level Process

Repair Order Process

Repair Order Following Process

Return to Stock Process

Return To Vendor Process

Sales Order Process

Scrap Process

Security Explorer Process

Service Order and Power By The Hour Process

Skill Master Process

Standard Authorization Process

Supply Chain Process

System Notification Creation Process

Task Card Creation Process

Task Card Discrepancy Process

Third Party Work Order Process

Tool Management

Training Process

Transfer Order Process

TRAX General Process Flow

TraxDoc Process

Vendor Contract Process

Vendor Creation Process

W/O Task Card Assignment and Workshop Process

Warehouse Management

Warranty Management

Work Order Process

Work Order Reservation Control Process

Work Turnover Process
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