MANUALS > Inventory > Inventory Module > Inventory, Update Menu > Inventory Transaction > Inventory Transaction Buttons > Tool Check-In Button, via Inventory Transaction (Tools Locator)

Use the Tool Check-In button to return the serialized tool back into inventory. Users can either find the specific checked-out tool to check back in, or they can query for all currently checked out tools (see below).

Note: If a tool's Shelf Life is expired, the system will only allow that tool to be checked into an unserviceable/quarantine Location.

Note: A Tool's line item will display the Expired Tool icon if the tool is beyond the tool life deadline.

Note: Consumable tools cannot be returned to inventory using the Tool Check-In button. Click on the Return to Stock button in the Inventory Transaction window to return un-serialized tools to stock.

From the transaction type drop list of the Inventory Transaction window, choose Tools Locator. Find the checked-out tool. The checked out tools will appear with a specific icon to indicate that the tool is currently checked out.

Select the Tool Check-In Button. The system displays the following screen:

The following information/options are available in this window:
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P/N

The Part Number reference for the aircraft part.

S/N

The Serial Number for the specific serialized part.

Condition

The condition of the checked in tool.

Location

The Location for maintenance events, inventory stores, orders, transactions, or training events. The location at which the tool will be checked back into.

Note: If the location selected is Quarantine, the unserviceable (U/S) code field replaces Receiving Inspection (RI).

Note: This field cannot be utilized with the Protect Location checkbox selected in the user's Security settings. For more information, refer to the Security, General tab.

Note: This field can be locked or unlocked using Switch TOOLCHKINLOCPROTECT.

Receiving Inspection checkbox

Indicates if a receiving inspection is required for the tool.

This checkbox is security controlled for calibrated tools through the Security Explorer via Inventory/ Update/ Inventory Transaction/ Tool Check In / Tool Calibration Control with Switch TOOLCALCONTROL set to Yes. For more information, refer to the Security Explorer via the System Administration Training Manual.

Bin

The specific storage bin within the inventory location.

W/O

The Work Order used to categorize, manage, and schedule work requirements for aircraft maintenance.

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Note: The user will be asked if you want to print a tag. The Tool Check In functionality can be wall password enabled.

Querying for all Checked-Out Tools:

From the Inventory Transaction window, select the Tools Locator option from the drop down menu. With the search results field empty, select the Tools Check-In button.

The system displays the Tool Check-In window.

The following information/options are available in this window:
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Issue To

Employee to whom the Tool(s) has been checked out to.

W/O

Work Order for which the Tool(s) has been checked out to.

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Select the Find button to display tools that fit the search criteria that have been checked out.

The following information/options are available in this window:
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Select checkbox

Select the checkbox(es) of the Tool(s) that have been checked out that are to be swapped or checked in.

R/I checkbox

Select the checkbox(es) of the Tool(s) being swapped or checked in that must go through a Receiving Inspection.

Condition

The condition of the checked out Tool.

Location

The Location where the Tool has been checked out to.

Note: This field cannot be selected into to choose a Location from the drop down menu with the Protect Location checkbox selected in the user's Security settings. For more information, refer to the Security, General tab. However, this field can be manually changed. Upon attempting to select into the Location with this checkbox selected for the user, an error appears.

Bin

The specific storage bin within the inventory location.

W/O

The Work Order for which the Tools has been checked out for.

Removed from A/C

The aircraft from which the Tools has been utilized for.

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From this window users are allowed to perform tool swaps and tool check-ins for the listed tools. Upon populating the necessary fields, select the Tool Swap or Mass Check-In button. Additional information can also be included through the Notes button.