Connect a Function to an Item Code

Explanation

Use this activity to connect a function number to a deferral item code. When a function number is connected to an item code, the selected item code will only be applicable for a fault where this function is listed in the function breakdown. Refer the example below,

We have an aircraft with Product = AIRCRAFT, Model = AFA, Top Part No = AC1, and Top Part Rev = R01. We also have an engine with Product = ENGINE, Model = CF6, Top Part No = 000077955, and Top Part Rev = R01. We have an aircraft with Part No = AC1 and Serial No = 123. In this serial, the engine with Part No = 000077955 and Serial No = 456 is installed.
When reporting a fault on the engine, only deferral list codes that are assigned to top part no 000077955, rev R01 will be valid. If the fault is reported with a function, it will be a function defined for the product AIRCRAFT as this is the top product for the engine structure (and not a function for the engine, even if functions are defined for product model ENGINE, CF6). Only deferral item codes that are assigned to a function in the aircraft will be available. This means that in this case, the item code must be associated with the engine with part no 000077955, rev R01 in the Revisions per Item tab. In the Functions per Item tab, the item code must be associated with Product = AIRCRAFT and Model = AFA.

Prerequisites

• The item code must exist. For more information refer the online help document: Define Item Code.
• The function must be defined for the desired product model. For more information on how to define functions for product models refer the online help document: Enter Product Model Functions.

System Effects

The item code can only be used when reporting a fault in a serial that is installed in the product model entered in the Deferral Definitions/Functions Per Item tab.

Window

Deferral Definition

Related Window Descriptions

Deferral Definition/Functions per Item 
Function Structure Navigator/Function List

Procedure

1. Open the Deferral Definition window and query (F3) for a deferral list code.
2. Click the Functions per Item tab and create a new record (F5).
3. In the Deferral Item Code field use the List of Values to select a suitable deferral item code.
4. In the Product Number, Model Number and Function Number fields use the List of Values to select suitable values in the respective fields.
5. Save the record (F12).