Add Part Requirement

Explanation

Technicians can use the Add/Remove Parts assistant to request parts in addition to those published by CAMO or specified in the task definition.

Technicians can also add a part by typing or pasting a barcode ID into the Barcode field on the Barcode Part Search pane of the Add/Remove Part assistant. When a valid barcode is entered, the associated part number, serial number or batch number automatically appears in the Enhanced Part Search pane based on the data stored on the Inventory Part Barcodes Analysis page.

When you enter a KIT part number in the Part Number field of the Enhanced Part Search pane, the KIT Components pane appears, showing the sub-components of the KIT as defined on the KIT Definition page. The pane appears only when you select a KIT part and is collapsible. The Interchangeable Parts pane for a KIT part number shows only the same KIT part (not alternate parts). The Incompatible Parts pane also supports KIT part numbers and is collapsed by default.

Prerequisites

• The task must be in the Active or In Work status.
• The fault must be in the Open or Deferred status.
• Basic data for parts, part groups, aircraft systems and subsystems must have been defined before.
• To view IPC documents, the user must be a member of the CFGVWR_IPC_GROUP person group.
• To add a part using a barcode, the barcode must be created on the Receive Inventory Part page with the Print Barcode option enabled, and the barcode must be visible on the Inventory Part Barcodes Analysis page.

System Effects

•  A part added to a task or a fault appears on the Task Details or Fault Details pages respectively. Part installation and part removal records are visible on the Part Changes tab of the mobile application, and on the Part Replacement pane of the web application.
•  If the scheduling action is set to REQ, the part appears in the MATERIAL tab.
•  When you add a KIT part with scheduling action REQ, a material line is created on the MATERIAL tab. Expand the material line to see the Component Details nested table, which shows sub-component part numbers and required quantities. The order status is Open.
•  When the KIT material line is reserved or issued (order status Available or Issued), the Component Details nested table is updated with the serial number or lot/batch number and quantities for each sub-component. If the reserved or issued KIT has additional serial or batch numbers beyond those in the KIT definition, the nested table adjusts to show each serial/batch number with its quantity.
•  If the scheduling action is NOREQ (including the barcode scenario), no material line or Component Details table is created. Return lines for repairable sub-components are still created automatically.
•  For repairable parts, return lines are created automatically when material is requested for the task.
•  They are also created when publishing the work package with part removals or by adding a removal in the Add/Remove Part assistant. Return lines are not created if the removal reason is Access, ROB, or Swap.
•  A new aviation maintenance material requisition header and corresponding requisition lines are created on the Aviation Maintenance/Maintenance Supply Chain/Material Controller/Aviation Maintenance Material Requisition and Aviation Maintenance Material Requisition Lines pages, respectively.
•  When you add a KIT part, the KIT part itself gets an installation line with scheduling action REQ or NOREQ, as set in the assistant.
•  All KIT sub-components automatically get installation lines with scheduling action INKIT.
•  Only repairable sub-components get removal lines. For batch-type repairable sub-components, the batch number is optional on removal lines.
•  Return lines are automatically created for repairable KIT sub-components when the KIT is added.
•  If the reserved KIT's sub-components differ from the KIT definition (different part numbers, quantities, or serial/batch numbers), the installation lines are updated to reflect the reserved KIT content. Removal lines for repairable sub-components remain unchanged.
•  When a part is added using a barcode, the scheduling action defaults to NOREQ. A confirmation message prompts the technician to decide whether to create a material line and issue the part to the task.

Procedures

View part and inventory information

Select Part Search  in the Task Details and Fault Details pages to evaluate available inventory and part details before initiating a parts request. These pages ensure visibility into part availability across stock locations and assist in determining whether to proceed with part requests or identify alternative options.

Add part installation or removal records

You must be online to perform this procedure.

1. Open the Task Details page and select Add/Remove Part or select + from the MATERIAL tab. You can also add part installation or removal records from the Add Part to Task assistant on the My Part Requests page.
   1.  If adding from the Add Part to Task assistant on My Part Requests, select the aircraft, work package, and the task.
2. Under the Enhanced Part Search section, select the following:
   1. Type a part number or part name to filter and select from the dropdown list. The dropdown displays matching parts along with their part group code.
   2. If the part belongs to multiple part groups, select the part group from which the part should be issued.
   3. If the part is for a configuration slot with multiple positions, select the position.
   4. If you select a KIT part number, the KIT Components pane appears, showing the sub-components defined on the KIT Definition page.
3. (Optional) Replace the selected part with an interchangeable part. If required, view part conditions.
   1. The Incompatible Parts pane displays parts that are not compatible with the aircraft based on component applicability rules. This pane is for information only doesn’t allow selection.
4. Specify the quantity for a batch and serial parts.
5. Set the scheduling Action:
   1. REQ: Processes the part request through IFS Cloud Supply Chain.
   2. NOREQ: Part is sourced through other channels, such as bench stock or a third party.
   3. For KIT parts, the scheduling defaults are:
      • Quantity: 1 EA (non-editable)
      • Scheduling action: REQ
      • Install and Remove toggles: both enabled by default
      • Required date: date/time the assistant was opened
      • Order Priority: Normal
6. Select whether you want to add part installation and part removal records.
   1.  By default, a part installation record is selected for all part types and a part removal record is selected for all part types, except consumables.
   2.  If a part installation or removal record already exists for the same position and configuration slot on the task, you cannot add another part installation or removal record for that position and slot.
7. If a part removal record was added, select the reason for removing the part.
   1.  Removal Reason will be defaulted to UNSCHED – Unscheduled Removal for all parts except for SOS parts.
   2.  Removal Reason defaults to Ship or Shelf (SOS) if the selected part has the SOS attribute.
8. Select the required date.
   1.  If the part requirement is for a work package that is scheduled, the scheduled start date/time of the work package is selected by default.
   2.  If the part requirement is for a task that is in-work, the date/time the part requirement is raised is selected by default.
9. Add a note with any additional information that may help material controllers source the part. E.g., Include publication references such as the AMM, SRM, or IPC, or special handling instructions.
10. Select Add to add the part requirement or Add & Search Again to add another part.
    1. If the selected part is not on the Interchangeable Parts list, the part cannot be added and a message indicates that the selected part is not compatible with the aircraft configuration.

Notes:

• You can edit the quantity, installation and removal requirements, removal reason, required by date, and notes by selecting the pencil icon on the Material tab, if the part has not been issued to the task.
• You can remove the part installation or removal if they have not been signed off.

Add a part using a barcode

You must be online to perform this procedure.

1. Open the Task Details page and select Add/Remove Part (or through the Add Part to Task assistant on the My Part Requests page).
2. In Barcode Part Search, select the Barcode field and type, paste, or scan the barcode ID (only on the Mobile app).
   1. The list of available barcodes filters as you type. These barcodes come from the Inventory Part Barcodes Analysis page.
   2. If the serial number associated with the barcode is already issued or reserved, a message indicates that the part is already reserved or issued.
3. Select the barcode. The Enhanced Part Search pane automatically populates the part number, serial number, or batch number based on the barcode data.
   1. The Interchangeable Parts pane displays details once the mandatory fields on the Enhanced Part Search pane are completed. The options on this pane are not selectable because the part is added through the barcode field.
   2. If the barcode identifies a KIT part, the KIT Components pane appears, showing the sub-components defined on the KIT Definition page.
4. If required, select the Assembly Position and Position from the applicable values in the drop-down lists.
5. Review the details on the Scheduling pane. The scheduling action defaults to NOREQ for parts entered through the barcode field. Change it to REQ if required.
6. Select whether to add part installation and part removal records.
7. If a removal record is added, select the removal reason. (default UNSCHED – Unscheduled Removal)
8. Select Add or Add & Search Again. A confirmation message appears asking whether to create a material line and issue the part to the task.
   1. If the scheduling action is NOREQ:
      • Selecting Yes creates a material line and automatically issues the part to the task. The scheduling action changes to REQ. Corresponding removal and installtion lines are created based on the selections in the assistant.
      • Selecting No does not create a material line and the part is not issued. Part installation and part removal records are created.
   2. If the scheduling action is REQ:
      • Selecting Yes creates a material line and automatically issues the part to the task.
      • Selecting No takes no action.

Note: If the quantity required on the Scheduling pane is insufficient to be issued through the batch number provided by the barcode, a message indicates insufficient stock and the assistant returns to the originating page without any action.

Add a part using IPC document

You can perform this procedure online or offline. For faster part search results, perform this online.>

Note: PDF-based IPCs, XML-based IPCs (with validated XSLT), and SGML/CMG-based IPCs are supported. Ensure the IPC document naming follows the correct format so it appears in the Tree View.   

1. Open the Task Details page and select Add Part. 
2. Select the IPC Search button to open the IPC Viewer. 
3. In the IPC Viewer, browse the Tree View by expanding the Chapter and then, the Subchapter to the Unit and subsequentially to Figure nodes until you locate the relevant illustration and parts list. 
4. Identify the correct part by reviewing the:
   • part callout number in the illustration
   • corresponding description and applicability in the parts list
5. Select the part number in the IPC parts list.

   Info: The Enhanced Part Search page opens with the part number and description pre-filled. If the selected part number is not in inventory, the message "Part number not in inventory." is displayed and you are returned to the IPC Viewer. 

6. Verify part details, including the:
   • description and part number
   • availability and location
   • alternate or interchangeable parts (if applicable)
7. If the part is correct and available, confirm the selection to link the part to the task or fault. Else, perform one of the actions below.
   1. Return to the IPC Viewer,
   2. Check alternates in the Enhanced Part Search.
   3. Select another suitable alternate part.
   4. Confirm the selection to link the alternate part to the task or fault.

   Info: Once confirmed, the part requirement is automatically added to the task or fault, and no manual data entry is required. 

8. Proceed with standard part installation, removal, or procurement steps.
9. Click Finish.