Define Operational Parameter
Explanation
This activity is used to define the operational parameters that will be used to measure the utilization of
serials. Operational parameters are used when setting up maintenance plans and performing operational loggings. An
operational parameter can be used to indicate if the maintenance should be based on time or cycles.
- When defining operational parameter, select Time Parameter option if the operational parameter is to
be related to the concept of Time Since. Note that a time parameter can only be connected to one
operational parameter, from the parameters defined for a part number, at any given time.
- And select Cycle Parameter option if the operational parameter is to be related to the concept of
Cycle Since. Note that a cycle parameter can only be connected to one operational parameter, from the
parameters defined for a part number, at any given time.
An operational parameter can also be defined with a valid formula. Formula will only be used if the operational
parameter is set to be Calculated in the Operational Parameters per Maintenance Group tab in
Serial part page.
- Operational parameter contained in the formula must be defined as valid, and enclosed with brackets
('[' and ']') so that the system can identify the operational parameter, for example, the
parameter FLIGHTHOURS must be defined as '[FLIGHTHOURS] in the Formula field. Note: An
operational parameter cannot be included in its own formula.
Note: An operational parameter cannot be deleted,
- if it is referenced in a formula for any other operational parameter.
- If it is used for a serial part and a maintenance group.
Prerequisites
N/A
System Effects
- You can test the calculation of an operational parameter defined with a formula.
- Operational parameters can be entered for serial parts and are defined for all connected maintenance groups.
One of these parameters must be defined as the primary operational parameter.
- Operational parameters are used for measuring the utilization of a serial that is connected to one or more
maintenance groups.
- Maintenance plans can be defined.