Replace Structure Component

Explanation

This activity is used to replace a component of a multilevel structure during the multilevel repair process. It is also used to change the quantity of an existing component.

Prerequisites

• Multilevel repair shop order should exist with the parent part in Reserved or Issued state.
• At least one component should exist in the original as-built structure for the required parent part.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the changes done to the component gets written in the repair history. The original components will be removed from the structure and they will be listed in the Shop Order/Salvage part tab. Replaced component details are added to the Shop order/Material tab. When receiving the repair shop order, a new as-built structure is created with the changes done.

Window

Shop Order

Related Window Descriptions

Component Replacement Details

Procedure

1. Open the Shop Order window and query for your multilevel repair shop order.
2. Make sure that the state of the parent material line is Reserved or Issued.
3. Open the Multilevel Repair Structure tab.
4. Select the top part from the graphical tree structure, right-click and then click Expand Descendents.
5. Select the revision node of the parent part where you want to replace the component.
6. Right-click and then click Component Replacement to open the Component Replacement Details dialog box with the parent part you selected in the header as the parent part.
7. Select the record from the lower table and change the value to Replace in the Repair Action list. This action will copy the original component data to replacement data.
8. Enter the new part number in the Replacement Part No field from the List of Values.
9. Enter the required component quantity either in the Replace Quantity or Replace QPA field. Here you can see the suggested component quantity in the Calculated Component Quantity field.
10. Enter the repair reason for the structure changes by using the List of Values.
11. Click Apply or OK.