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If entering several Defect Reports sequentially, select the Defect Template button to create a template that will be the basis for each new Defect Report in the sequence.

Many of the standard fields available in the Defect Report will be available in the Defect Template. Mandatory fields are illustrated and described below:

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

The type of defect found on the aircraft (for example, Pilot Report, MX Report). For additional information, refer to the Defect Type Transaction Code, via the Technical Records Transaction Code Manual.

A/C

The individual aircraft tail number.

Chapter / Section / Paragraph

The ATA chapter/section/paragraph, as applicable.

ASC

The Aircraft System Code.

Flight

The flight reference number/information.

Gate

The gate information for the flight.

Reference Sequence Number

The reference sequence number of this Defect.

• RFSQNODP - (Defect Report Show Sequence And Previous Sequence Numbers). If set to Yes, the system will automatically display the following fields in the Defect Reports, General and Defer Tabs.

Reported By

The Person reporting the Defect.

Reported Date

The Date the Defect was reported.

Station

The Station where the Defect was reported.

Internal Capability checkbox

This checkbox indicates hat the work can be carried out internally as opposed to having a third party maintenance organization carry it out. This field is informational only.

RII checkbox

Select this checkbox if this Defect will be a Required Inspection Item. When selected, the RII By field will appear so that the inspecting employee can be defined.

Estimated Turn Around Time

The estimated turn around time.

Resolution Category

The Resolution Category, categorized by the available resolution category types. For additional information, refer to the Resolution Category code via the Technical Records Transaction Code manual.

Resolved By

The employee who resolved the defect.

Resolved Date/Time

The date/time of the resolution.

Resolved Station

The station where the defect was resolved.

Fault Confirm checkbox

If the defect was fault confirmed for reliability reporting. If blank, fault was not confirmed. If grey, fault is pending decision. If black, fault was confirmed. This checkbox appears in the Reliability module, in the A/C Planning Query, and in several reports in the Technical Records module.

Resolved On/Log Item

This is used to reference the Resolved On Log/Item from the Defect Report.

Non-Routine

If you specify a Work Order, the Defect Reports that are created from the Defect Template will be associated with that Work Order. If the Auto Generate NRTC checkbox is checked, a Non-Routine Task Card will be created and associated with the Work Order. The Defect Report will be associated with the Non-Routine Task Card.

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Additional information can be entered for the record through the following tabs:

• Defect Reports Template, Fault Code Tab
• Defect Reports Template, Operations Note Tab
• Defect Reports Template, Allowed Locations Tab