Add or Remove Connection to Instruction

Explanation

This activity is used to connect instructions to and/or remove instructions from task codes (i.e., maintenance codes, condition limits, modifications, fault functions and life limits). Instructions consist of operations, material lists, tools and facilities, zones, sign off requirements, criticalities, condition measurements and subtasks. Subtasks refer to the detailed activities into which an instruction can be broken down.

Note that criticalities can only be added to instructions or removed from instructions in the Instruction window.

For more information on how to define an instruction, refer the activity Define Instruction.

Prerequisites

• The maintenance code to which the instruction is to be connected needs to be defined in basic data.
• The condition limit to which the instruction is to be connected must exist. For more information, refer the activity Define Condition Limits per Part Revision.
• The modification to which the instruction is to be connected must be defined and contain assigned part revisions.
• The part must be defined as a Life Limited Part (LLP) and have a stress rating connected to it in order to add or remove instructions from the life limit.
• The product, model and function structure of the part revision for which the instruction is valid must be defined.
• To register operations, instruction types and competence needs to be defined in basic data.
• The parts which are to be connected to the material list must be defined as engineering parts.
• Tools and facilities need to be defined in basic data.
• If an instruction is to be removed, the instruction must be in the Preliminary status and detailed data (e.g., a connected material or a zone) should not be connected to it.

System Effects

• If the instruction is registered on or connected to an interval based maintenance task for a particular maintenance code, the instruction is transferred to IFS/Work Order Management once the task is distributed.
• If the instruction is registered on or connected to a modification or condition task that is due, the instruction is transferred to IFS/Work Order Management once the task is distributed.
• For an instruction that is registered on or connected to a fault function, when a fault is reported on a serial that has the given product model and function structure, the instruction appears by default in the Serial Operational Information/Fault/Operations tab.
• Instructions will be defined and connected to or removed from the LLP.

Windows

Instructions per Maintenance Code  
Condition Monitoring Program
Modification Details
Instructions per Fault Function
Serial Part Revision  

Related Window Descriptions

Instructions per Maintenance Code  
Instructions per Maintenance Code/Operations  
Instructions per Maintenance Code/Material Usage  
Instructions per Maintenance Code/Tools and Facilities  
Instructions per Maintenance Code/Criticality  
Condition Monitoring Program
Condition Monitoring Program/Instructions
Condition Monitoring Program/Instructions/Operations
Condition Monitoring Program/Instructions/Material Usage
Condition Monitoring Program/Instructions/Tools and Facilities
Modification Details
Modification Details/Instructions
Modification Details/Instructions/Operations
Modification Details/Instructions/Material Usage
Modification Details/Instructions/Tools and Facilities
Instructions per Fault Function
Instructions per Fault function/Operations
Instructions per Fault Function/Material Usage
Instructions per Fault Function/Tools and Facilities
Serial Part Revision
Serial Part Revision/Life Limit
Serial Part Revision/Life Limit/Operations
Serial Part Revision/Life Limit/Material Usage
Serial Part Revision/Life Limit/Tools and Facilities    

Procedure

• Maintenance Codes
• Condition Limits
• Modifications
• Fault Functions
• Life Limits

Maintenance Codes

Add an existing instruction to the maintenance code:

1. Open the Maintenance Plan window and query (F3) for the necessary maintenance program revision. This is the maintenance program that contains the maintenance code to which the instruction is to be connected.
2. Click the Intervals tab.
3. Select the row that contains the required maintenance code, right-click, and then click Instructions per Maint. Code. The Instructions per Maintenance Code window opens.
4. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the instruction that you want connected to the maintenance code. Use the List of Values to select a value.
6. Save the record (F12).

Note: It is also possible to open the Instructions per Maintenance Code window directly from the navigator. Use either option, i.e., open the window directly from the navigator or use the relevant right-mouse button option, to open the Instructions per Maintenance Code window and add or remove instructions for maintenance codes.

Create a new instruction (i.e., an operation with material and tools/facilities) for the maintenance code:

1. Open the Instructions per Maintenance Code window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision and maintenance code.
2. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
3. In the Operation Number field, enter the identity of the new instruction.
4. In the Operation Revision field, enter the revision of the instruction.
5. In the Operation Description field, enter the description of the instruction.
6. In the Competence field, enter the competence of the personnel responsible for this instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
7. In the Number of Persons field, enter the number of personnel required to perform the instruction.
8. In the Hour Consumption field, enter the time estimated for the completion of the instruction.
9. In the Work Description field, enter a description of the work that is to be performed on the instruction.
10. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the product number appears automatically.
11. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the model number appears automatically.
12. In the Function Number field, enter the function number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. At least, one level of a function breakdown is required for the parameter settings of an instruction. Note that if a function breakdown is already connected to the part revision, the function number appears automatically.
13. If needed, enter values in the Sub Function Number and Bottom Function Number fields. Use the List of Values to select valid values.
14. Save the record (F12).
15. Click the Material Usage tab to connect materials to the instruction.
16. Create a new record (F5).
17. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
18. In the Sub Part Number field, enter the part number of the material that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
19. The sub part revision is displayed automatically in the Sub Part Revision field. You can use the List of Values to change to a different sub part revision, if needed.
20. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of material (i.e., the selected part revision) that is to be used for the instruction.
21. Save the record (F12).
22. Click the Tools and Facilities tab to connect tools/facilities to the instruction.
23. Create a new record (F5).
24. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
25. In the Tool/Facility Type field, enter the type of tool or facility that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
26. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of tools or facilities that is to be used for the instruction.
27. In the Planned Hour Consumption field, enter the number of hours the tool/facility is planned to be used.
28. Save the record (F12).

Remove an instruction from the maintenance code:

1. Open the Instructions per Maintenance Code window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision and maintenance code.
2. Click the Operations tab.
3. Select the row that contains the instruction that is to be removed, right-click, and then click Remove Connection. The Remove Connection dialog box opens.
4. If you only want to remove the connection to the instruction, click OK.
5. If you want to remove both the connection and the instruction itself, select the Remove connection and the instruction or the subtask check box. Note: If the instruction that is to be removed is included in a sequence, the Sequencing is defined and will be removed check box will be selected automatically.
6. Click OK.

Condition Limits

Add an existing instruction to the condition limit:

1. Open the Condition Monitoring Program window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision. This is the part revision of the condition limit to which the instruction is to be connected.
2. Click the Instructions tab.
3. Select a condition category from the values in the Condition Category list. (The condition categories for a part revision are defined in the Condition Limit tab.)
4. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the instruction that you want connected to the condition limit. Use the List of Values to select a value.
6. Save the record (F12).

Create a new instruction (i.e., an operation with material and tools/facilities) for the condition limit:

1. Open the Condition Monitoring Program window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision.
2. Click the Instructions tab.
3. Select a condition category from the values in the Condition Category list.
4. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the identity of the new instruction.
6. In the Operation Revision field, enter the revision of the instruction.
7. In the Operation Description field, enter the description of the instruction.
8. In the Competence field, enter the competence of the personnel responsible for this instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
9. In the Number of Persons field, enter the number of personnel required to perform the instruction.
10. In the Hour Consumption field, enter the time estimated for the completion of the instruction.
11. In the Work Description field, enter a description of the work that is to be performed on the instruction.
12. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the product number appears automatically.
13. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the model number appears automatically.
14. In the Function Number field, enter the function number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. At least, one level of a function breakdown is required for the parameter settings of an instruction. Note that if a function breakdown is already connected to the part revision, the function number appears automatically.
15. If needed, enter values in the Sub Function Number and Bottom Function Number fields. Use the List of Values to select valid values.
16. Save the record (F12).
17. Click the Material Usage tab to connect materials to the instruction.
18. Create a new record (F5).
19. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
20. In the Sub Part Number field, enter the part number of the material that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
21. The sub part revision is displayed automatically in the Sub Part Revision field. You can use the List of Values to change to a different sub part revision, if needed.
22. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of material (i.e., the selected part revision) that is to be used for the instruction.
23. Save the record (F12).
24. Click the Tools and Facilities tab to connect tools/facilities to the instruction.
25. Create a new record (F5).
26. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
27. In the Tool/Facility Type field, enter the type of tool or facility that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
28. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of tools or facilities that is to be used for the instruction.
29. In the Planned Hour Consumption field, enter the number of hours the tool/facility is planned to be used.
30. Save the record (F12).

Remove an instruction from the condition limit:

1. Open the Condition Monitoring Program window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision and condition limit.
2. Click the Instructions tab.
3. Select the condition category of the instruction from the values in the Condition Category list.
4. Click the Operations tab.
5. Select the row that contains the instruction that is to be removed, right-click, and then click Remove Connection. The Remove Connection dialog box opens.
6. If you only want to remove the connection to the instruction, click OK.
7. If you want to remove both the connection and the instruction itself, select the Remove connection and the instruction or the subtask check box. Note: If the instruction that is to be removed is included in a sequence, the Sequencing is defined and will be removed check box will be selected automatically.
8. Click OK.

Modifications

Add an existing instruction to the modification:

1. Open the Modification Details window and query (F3) for the necessary modification revision.
2. Click the Instructions tab.
3. Select the modification execution type from the values in the Mod Execution Type list.
4. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the instruction that you want connected to the modification. Use the List of Values to select a value.
6. Save the record (F12).

Create a new instruction (i.e., an operation with material and tools/facilities) for the modification:

1. Open the Modification Details window and query (F3) for the necessary modification revision.
2. Click the Instructions tab.
3. Select a modification execution type from the values in the Mod Execution Type list.
4. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the identity of the new instruction.
6. In the Operation Revision field, enter the revision of the instruction.
7. In the Operation Description field, enter the description of the instruction.
8. In the Competence field, enter the competence of the personnel responsible for this instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
9. In the Number of Persons field, enter the number of personnel required to perform the instruction.
10. In the Hour Consumption field, enter the time estimated for the completion of the instruction.
11. In the Work Description field, enter a description of the work that is to be performed on the instruction.
12. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the part revision for which the modification is defined. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the product number appears automatically.
13. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the part revision for which the modification is defined. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the model number appears automatically.
14. In the Function Number field, enter the function number of the part revision for which the modification is defined. Use the List of Values to select a value. At least, one level of a function breakdown is required for the parameter settings of an instruction. Note that if a function breakdown is already connected to the part revision for which the modification is defined, the function number appears automatically.
15. If needed, enter values in the Sub Function Number and Bottom Function Number fields. Use the List of Values to select valid values.
16. Save the record (F12).
17. Click the Material Usage tab to connect materials to the instruction.
18. Create a new record (F5).
19. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
20. In the Sub Part Number field, enter the part number of the material that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
21. The sub part revision is displayed automatically in the Sub Part Revision field. You can use the List of Values to change to a different sub part revision, if needed.
22. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of material (i.e., the selected part revision) that is to be used for the instruction.
23. Save the record (F12).
24. Click the Tools and Facilities tab to connect tools/facilities to the instruction.
25. Create a new record (F5).
26. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
27. In the Tool/Facility Type field, enter the type of tool or facility that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
28. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of tools or facilities that is to be used for the instruction.
29. In the Planned Hour Consumption field, enter the number of hours the tool/facility is planned to be used.
30. Save the record (F12).

Remove an instruction from the modification:

1. Open the Modification Details window and query (F3) for the necessary modification revision.
2. Click the Instructions tab.
3. Select the modification execution type from the values in the Mod Execution Type list.
4. Click the Operations tab.
5. Select the row that contains the instruction that is to be removed, right-click, and then click Remove Connection. The Remove Connection dialog box opens.
6. If you only want to remove the connection to the instruction, click OK.
7. If you want to remove both the connection and the instruction itself, select the Remove connection and the instruction or the subtask check box. Note: If the instruction that is to be removed is included in a sequence, the Sequencing is defined and will be removed check box will be selected automatically.
8. Click OK.

Fault Functions

Add an existing instruction to the fault function:

1. Open the Instructions per Fault Function window and query (F3) for the necessary product model and fault function. This is the fault function to which the instruction is to be connected.
2. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
3. In the Part Number field, enter the part number of the part for which the instruction is valid. Use the List of Values to select a value.
4. In the Part Revision field, enter the part revision of the part for which the instruction is valid. Use the List of Values to select a value.
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the instruction that you want connected to the fault function. Use the List of Values to select a value.
6. Save the record (F12).

Create a new instruction (i.e., an operation with material and tools/facilities) for the fault function:

1. Open the Instructions per Fault Function window and query (F3) for the necessary product model and fault function.
2. Click the Operations tab and create a new record (F5).
3. In the Part Number field, enter the part number of the part for which the instruction is valid. Use the List of Values to select a value.
4. In the Part Revision field, enter the part revision of the part for which the instruction is valid. Use the List of Values to select a value.
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the identity of the new instruction.
6. In the Operation Revision field, enter the revision of the instruction.
7. In the Operation Description field, enter the description of the instruction.
8. In the Competence field, enter the competence of the personnel responsible for this instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
9. In the Number of Persons field, enter the number of personnel required to perform the instruction.
10. In the Hour Consumption field, enter the time estimated for the completion of the instruction.
11. In the Work Description field, enter a description of the work that is to be performed on the instruction.
12. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the product number appears automatically.
13. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the model number appears automatically.
14. In the Function Number field, enter the function number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. At least, one level of a function breakdown is required for the parameter settings of an instruction. Note that if a function breakdown is already connected to the part revision for which the modification is defined, the function number appears automatically.
15. If needed, enter values in the Sub Function Number and Bottom Function Number fields. Use the List of Values to select valid values.
16. Save the record (F12).
17. Click the Material Usage tab to connect materials to the instruction.
18. Create a new record (F5).
19. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
20. In the Sub Part Number field, enter the part number of the material that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
21. The sub part revision is displayed automatically in the Sub Part Revision field. You can use the List of Values to change to a different sub part revision, if needed.
22. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of material (i.e., the selected part revision) that is to be used for the instruction.
23. Save the record (F12).
24. Click the Tools and Facilities tab to connect tools/facilities to the instruction.
25. Create a new record (F5).
26. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
27. In the Tool/Facility Type field, enter the type of tool or facility that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
28. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of tools or facilities that is to be used for the instruction.
29. In the Planned Hour Consumption field, enter the number of hours the tool/facility is planned to be used.
30. Save the record (F12).

Remove an instruction from the fault function:

1. Open the Instructions per Fault Function window and query (F3) for the necessary product model and fault function.
2. Click the Operations tab.
3. Select the row that contains the instruction that is to be removed, right-click, and then click Remove Connection. The Remove Connection dialog box opens.
4. If you only want to remove the connection to the instruction, click OK.
5. If you want to remove both the connection and the instruction itself, select the Remove connection and the instruction or the subtask check box. Note: If the instruction that is to be removed is included in a sequence, the Sequencing is defined and will be removed check box will be selected automatically.
6. Click OK.

Life Limits

Add an existing instruction to the life limit on an LLP (Life Limited Part):

1. Open the Serial Part Revision window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision.
2. Click the Life Limit tab.
3. If you need to retrieve all the stress rating values for the selected part revision, right-click, and then click Get Stress Ratings.
4. Select the row containing the stress rating to which the instruction is to be connected, and then click the Operations sub tab.
5. In the Operation Number field, enter the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
6. Save the record (F12).

Create a new instruction (i.e., an operation with material and tools/facilities) for the life limit:

1. Open the Serial Part Revision window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision.
2. Click the Life Limit tab.
3. If you need to retrieve all the stress rating values for the selected part revision, right-click, and then click Get Stress Ratings.
4. Select the row containing the stress rating for which an instruction is to be defined, and then click the Operations sub tab.
5. Create a new record (F5).
6. In the Operation Number field, enter the identity of the new instruction.
7. In the Operation Revision field, enter the revision of the instruction.
8. In the Operation Description field, enter the description of the instruction.
9. In the Competence field, enter the competence of the personnel responsible for this instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
10. In the Number of Persons field, enter the number of personnel required to perform the instruction.
11. In the Hour Consumption field, enter the time estimated for the completion of the instruction.
12. In the Work Description field, enter a description of the work that is to be performed on the instruction.
13. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the product number appears automatically.
14. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. Note that if a product model is already connected to the part revision, the model number appears automatically.
15. In the Function Number field, enter the function number of the part revision. Use the List of Values to select a value. At least, one level of a function breakdown is required for the parameter settings of an instruction. Note that if a function breakdown is already connected to the part revision for which the modification is defined, the function number appears automatically.
16. If needed, enter values in the Sub Function Number and Bottom Function Number fields. Use the List of Values to select valid values.
17. Save the record (F12).
18. Click the Material Usage tab to connect materials to the instruction.
19. Create a new record (F5).
20. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
21. In the Sub Part Number field, enter the part number of the material that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
22. The sub part revision is displayed automatically in the Sub Part Revision field. You can use the List of Values to change to a different sub part revision, if needed.
23. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of material (i.e., the selected part revision) that is to be used for the instruction.
24. Save the record (F12).
25. Click the Tools and Facilities tab to connect tools/facilities to the instruction.
26. Create a new record (F5).
27. In the Operation Number field, enter the operation number of the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
28. In the Tool/Facility Type field, enter the type of tool or facility that is to be used for the instruction. Use the List of Values to select a value.
29. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of tools or facilities that is to be used for the instruction.
30. In the Planned Hour Consumption field, enter the number of hours the tool/facility is planned to be used.
31. Save the record (F12).

Remove an instruction from the life limit:

1. Open the Serial Part Revision window and query (F3) for the necessary part revision.
2. Click the Life Limit tab.
3. Select the row containing the stress rating from which you want to remove an instruction, and then click the Operations sub tab.
4. Select the relevant instruction, right-click, and then click Remove Connection. The Remove Connection dialog box opens.
5. If you only want to remove the connection to the instruction, click OK.
6. If you want to remove both the connection and the instruction itself, select the Remove connection and the instruction or the subtask check box. Note: If the instruction that is to be removed is included in a sequence, the Sequencing is defined and will be removed check box will be selected automatically.
7. Click OK.