Data Input

The overwhelming benefits to speed, accuracy and repeatability of maintenance data / documentation garnered by using ALS derive the genesis in the design concept of the data acquisition modules.  ALS Point & Click component modules (unique for each component type) are created from detailed exploded view drawings and piece part data published in OEM component maintenance manuals (CMM).

The graphic shown above is typical of those ALS displays when used during Depot (bench) maintenance (data acquisition / input). As the maintenance tech clicks on parts being services, a pop-up displays numeric data and verifies quantities of each piece part being Repaired, Replaced or Adjusted. When the user clicks OK, the data is posted to an Access database. It’s that simple.

re ~ Service Bulletins & Mods: ALS does provide listings of alternate approved parts and does document the incorporation of service bulletins and equipment modification.

The sample form (below) provides an example of the data typically recorded by ALS during Line maintenance operation. Note that, in addition to tracking the serial number of the removed component (Unit), the serial number of the On-going (replacement) unit is logged into the database allowing constant knowledge of the installed inventory by aircraft and position.

Forms displayed during Depot (bench) use focus first on verification of the PIREP (reason for removal) and then detail the action taken, part by part using exploded view drawings, or the Universal Component Module (UCM).