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GSE Engineering Control, General Tab

The GSE Engineering Control, General Tab can be used to access existing and create new GSE Engineering Controls.

The following information/options are available in this window:
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Control Type

The Engineering Control Type (E/C or Task Card). The Control Types have the same functionality throughout the system (i.e. planning, compliance, effectivity). The Control Type Task Card is used when creating an E/C schedule in order to link it to an existing Task Card (i.e. to apply a schedule to a standalone Task Card). The Control Type Task Card may also be used when importing an aircraft manufacturer's maintenance program into the system, based on the manufacturer's document format and settings selected by the user at the time of the import (i.e. if selections are made to import and create the E/Cs and Task Cards at the same time).

Note: If Switch TCASDEF is set to Yes, when creating a new E/C the default Control Type will be 'Task Card'. If set to No, the default Control Type will be 'E/C'.

Status

The status of the E/C. When creating a new E/C the initial status will default to Pending; if the user requires to hold this E/C until ready it can be left as Pending, or alternatively it can be changed to another status.

E/C

The Engineering Control that specifies aircraft or component scheduled maintenance intervals. The E/C field is composed of the data entered in the following fields and are separated by hyphens: Control-Sub E/C-Company. For example: A320-40082-TRAX

Note: The naming convention behind E/Cs and T/Cs are driven by the Config Other field via Switch COMPANYMULTI. It is recommended that users use option 3 for the Config Other field to follow standard naming processes. For more information, refer to COMPANYMULTI via G/L Interface Switches.

Category

The category of the E/C (e.g., AD, SB, CHECK). The E/C Category System Transaction Code is set up via Settings/ Explorer/ System Transaction Code/ Engineering. E/C Authorization Steps and System Notifications can also be set-up within the E/C Category. The category can be used for searching and reporting data in prints. For more information, refer to the E/C Category via the Engineering Transaction Codes Manual.

Sub Category

A Sub Category can be used to further define the E/C Category, if applicable. For example, users may want to classify their ADs for Engines, APUs, and Landing Gear separately. The Sub Category System Transaction Code is set up via Settings/ Explorer/ System Transaction Code/ Engineering.

Classification

The classification of the E/C (i.e. Mandatory, Optional, etc.). E/C classifications can be made mandatory by selecting the mandatory property checkbox in the E/C Mandatory Classification transaction code (via Settings/ Explorer/ System Transaction Code/ Engineering). If a P/N E/C has a classification where the mandatory property checkbox is selected, the system will force compliance at the next vendor or shop repair order visit and cannot be overridden. A part with a mandatory P/N E/C should only be added to a R/O when compliance is required and the work will be accomplished during that repair visit; these P/N E/Cs will not receive automatic compliance upon receipt of the R/O. E/C classifications with the mandatory property checkbox selected will trigger mandatory flags and alerts throughout the system (i.e. planning query results); and when the E/C or P/N E/C planning element checkboxes are selected in the Planning Query, the E/C Classification field appears in the planning filters. For more information refer to the E/C Mandatory Classification via the Engineering Transaction Code Manual.

Description

The description is the basic title of the E/C. The number of characters is limited in this field and a longer description can be entered in the E/Cs E/C Content Tab.

Revision

The revision number of the E/C. This can be alpha numeric. When the revision is changed and saved, the system will prompt the user with a revision control record, where the changes made for the specific revision can be saved for auditing purposes. The 'Revised By' field will be automatically updated with the user's user code, and the revision date can be set as required.

Amendment

The amendment field normally relates to AD amendment numbers. This is alpha numeric and issued by the authority or company issuing the P/N E/C.

Issued By

The vendor or authority (i.e. FAA, JAA Task Card.) who issued the E/C.

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For information regarding the additional Engineering Control tabs, refer to the Engineering Control section of the Engineering - EC Training Manual.