Increase the number of repairs for a Life Limited Serial

Explanation

This activity is used to increase and/or decrease the number of repairs that have a impact on the life of a LLP (Life Limited Part) serial. This is usually done after a maintenance task has been completed, and when the task was of such severity that it has impact on the life of the serial. 

If too many repairs have been logged, you can decrease the number of repairs as shown in this activity.

Prerequisites

A LLP serial must exist.

System Effects

• The number of repairs registered on the serial will be increased (or decreased), and will have an impact on the remaining life of the serial.
• The due calculation for life limited parts will run automatically for the serial to calculate due dates and values. 

Window

Serial Structure Information
Serials
Serial Part

Related Window Descriptions

Serial Structure Information
Serial Structure Information/General
Serials
Serial Part
Serial Part/Serials

Procedure

Use the following procedure to increase the number of repairs:

1. Open the Serial Structure Information window and query (F3) for the necessary LLP serial.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Right-click and click Add Repair. A message requiring confirmation of the task is displayed.
4. Click OK to increase the number of repairs by 1.

Use the following procedure to decrease the number of repairs:

1. Open the Serial Structure Information window and query (F3) for the necessary LLP serial.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Right-click and click Remove Repair. A message requiring confirmation of the task is displayed.
4. Click OK to decrease the number of repairs by 1.

Note: These procedures may be performed using the Serials window and the Serial Part/Serials tab as well.