Update Fault Description

Explanation

Maintenance operations controllers and line technicians update the fault description when the reported text needs to be corrected or completed before the proposed corrective action is recorded. This activity is optional. Skip it if the description is already accurate.

In Line Maintenance Execution, update the description by selecting Edit Fault on the Fault Details page. The Edit Fault dialog opens with two sections: Fault Registration and Fault Details. Enter or change the text in Description under Fault Registration. You must be online. If a corresponding task exists, you can also open Edit Fault from the Task Details page. See Raise Fault.

The Aircraft field is displayed and cannot be changed. You can update other fields in the same dialog if required, including Name, Failed System, Fault Severity, Logbook Reference, Logbook Type, Fault Source, Found on, Found By, Phase of Flight, Fault Code, Failure Type, Priority, Flight Safety Impact, and ETOPS Significant. If you change the Failure Type, the measurement type also changes. See Raise Fault.

Updating the fault description does not record the work that was performed. To record the corrective action taken, see Record Work. If execution steps need to be revised after the description is updated, see Add Steps.

Prerequisites

• On the User Permissions page, Enable Task Control Authority must be set to Yes. See Define User Permissions.
• You must be online to edit a fault.
• The fault must not yet be deferred or closed. The fault status must be Open.
• The aircraft must not be locked.
• A fault must already exist. See Raise Fault.

Procedure

You must be online to perform this procedure.

1. Open the Fault Details page for the fault. You can open it from the Aircraft Turn Details page and the Line Maintenance Work Package Execution page.
2. Select Edit Fault. The Edit Fault dialog opens.
3. In Fault Registration, update Description.
4. If required, update other fields in Fault Registration or Fault Details. Complete any mandatory fields marked with an asterisk. You cannot change Aircraft.
5. Select OK to save the changes. Select Cancel to discard the changes and close the dialog.

If a corresponding task exists, you can also select Edit Fault on the Task Details page.

System Effects

• The Description is updated and displayed on the Fault Details page. If a corresponding task exists, the description is also displayed on the Task Details page.
• Any other fields you changed in the Edit Fault dialog are also updated.
• The fault status does not change.