Define Modification Type

Explanation

Use this activity to define modification types. Modification types are used for indicating modification type when you register a modification. A modification type is mandatory; you cannot create any modifications if you have not created a modification type.
Examples of modification types can be Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Service Letters etc.

Prerequisites

N/A

System Effects

Modifications can be be supplied with a modification type.

Window

Modification Program Basic Data
Repair Setup Basic Data

Related Window Descriptions

Modification Program Basic Data/Modification Type
Repair Setup Basic Data/Modification Type

Procedure

Follow the below procedure to enter information via the Modification Program Basic Data window:

  1. Open the Modification Program Basic Data window and click the Modification Type tab.
  2. Create a new record or query for an existing one.
  3. In the Modification Type field, enter up to 10 alphanumeric characters for the short code that will be used in the system. Once saved, the field cannot be modified.
  4. In the Description field, enter or edit the description for the modification type.
  5. If the modification is to be transferred to manufacturing, the Regulatory Required check box is relevant. Please refer to the field description in the Modification Program Basic Data/Modification Type window for information on how to use this field.
  6. Save the changes.

Follow the below procedure to enter information via the Repair Setup Basic Data window:

  1. Open the Repair Setup Basic Data window and click the Modification Type tab.
  2. Create a new record or query for an existing one.
  3. In the Modification Type field, enter up to 10 alphanumeric characters for the short code that will be used in the system. Once saved, the field cannot be modified.
  4. In the Description field, enter or edit the description for the modification type.
  5. If the modification is to be transferred to manufacturing, the Regulatory Required check box is relevant. Please refer to the field description in the Repair Setup Basic Data/Modification Type window for information on how to use this field.
  6. Save the changes.

Note: If both clients are present, adding a new record in the Modification Type tab of the Modification Program Basic Data window will automatically update the Modification Type tab of the Repair Setup Basic Data window with the new record. In the same manner adding a new record in the Modification Type tab of the Repair Setup Basic Data window will automatically update the Modification Type tab of the Modification Program Basic Data window with the new record.