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ATA Code Update

Cindy Davis
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Overview

For operators who need to ensure ATA codes are captured accurately, it is now possible to confirm ATA codes when signing off a release. This feature is available in App version 1.34.1 and above.

Note: This feature restricts ATA code updates for deferred defects when using a digital book from MEL Manager i.e. MEL, CDL or NEF. 

Enabling the ATA Code Confirmation Feature

To activate this feature, follow these steps in the Web Dashboard:

Go to Operator Settings - > Defect Configuration -> Amend ATA Details on Public Page ( set this to YES)

ATA Code Confirmation on iPad

1. Adding a Defect

  • A defect is added using the iPad or Web Dashboard following the standard process.

2. Starting the Defect Resolution Process

  • On the iPad, begin the process to resolve the defect.

  • On the Type page, you will see two additional fields:

    • ATA Chapter

    • ATA Section

If ATA codes were manually entered when the defect was created, the fields will automatically populate with those values. as shown in this screenshot below.

 

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3. Updating the ATA Code

  • To update the ATA code, enter the new values in either the ATA Chapter or ATA Section fields.

  • Once you select a type of work completed, you will be prompted to sign. This serves as a confirmation that the user is updating the ATA code.

  • Tap Add Signature and enter your signature.

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4. Confirming the Update

  • You will notice on the sequent  pages within the  sign off/ release workflow the ATA codes have

  • Finish the sign-off and release process as per usual.

  • To verify, navigate to the Maintenance Page to check that the ATA code has been updated.

ATA Code Updates via the Public Page

1. Adding a Defect

  • A defect is added using the iPad or Web Dashboard following standard procedures.

2. Updating the ATA Code via the Web Dashboard

  • On the Web Dashboard, click Add CRS or generate a Public Share Link.

  • ATA codes can be updated on this page as well.

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