Raise Operational Test Task

Explanation

This activity is used to raise an operational test task. Testing of an asset or aircraft is a basic means of establishing the compliance of the asset with its certification requirements. This can either be for a new asset or as a result of key changes to assets/aircraft, introduced as a part of a modification or upgrades which are undertaken as part of maintenance visits. Within the Aerospace industry various authorities have differing requirements to ensure the continued compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements. Two of the primary authorities having policies, for instance, on post maintenance check flights are the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency).

This activity focuses on instances where the owner, operator or service provider have deemed that a post maintenance check flight requirement is to be performed prior to the release to service. To raise an operational test task you need to create a new operational plan, in this instance the plan could be for a post maintenance flight check. The plan should describe the various aspects of performance activities which need to be validated as part of the activity. The actions which are required to be performed can be recorded in a document and connected to the operational plan once it is handed over to the operational personnel. However, if the operator decides that a particular post maintenance check flight is not required, the various activities that are to be validated can be added as specific checks which are to be performed as part of a standard return to service. The aspects which can be validated as part of these check-flights should establish that:

• Handling characteristics are satisfactory and typical of the type
• Climb performance equals or exceeds the specified data
• The asset and its equipment function is satisfactory and the asset continues to comply with its design standard

To be suitable, the schedules should cover handling tests, including the effectiveness of primary controls and trimmers, with specific direction to evaluate certain characteristics during operation phases, such as, take-off, climb, cruise, descent and landing.

Prerequisites

• An operational plan description must be defined.
• If an owner organization, departure location or arrival location is required, these values need to be registered in basic data.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, an operational plan is created.

Window

Operational Planning

Related Window Descriptions

Operational Planning
Operational Planning/General
Operational Planning/Define Vehicle Models
Operational Planning/Assign Vehicles and Crew

Procedure

Follow this procedure to create an operational plan:

1. Open the Operational Planning window and create a new record (F5).
2. In the Oper Plan ID field, enter a unique ID number for the operational plan.
3. In the Description Number field, enter a description number for the operational plan . Use the List of Values to select a value. This should be Test Flight or Check Flight.
4. Enter the start and end dates and times for the operational plan in the Start Date and End Date fields.
5. Enter the information you require in the relevant fields.
6. Select the Plan Complete check box to complete the operational plan.
7. Save the record (F12).

Follow this procedure to define vehicle models for the operational plan:

1. Open the Operational Planning window and query (F3) for your operational plan.
2. Click the Define Vehicle Models tab and create a new record (F5).
3. In the Item Number field, enter the item number of the material requirements record.
4. In the Planned Start Date field, enter the planned start date and time of the operational task generated from this material requirements record. This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed. When you create a new material requirements record, the indicated start date cannot be earlier than the start date of the operational plan.
5. In the Planned Finish Date field, enter the planned completion date and time of the operational task . This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed. When you create a new material requirements record, the indicated finish date cannot be later than the finish date of the operational plan.
6. In the Planned Value field, enter the planned operating time or length of the operational task.
7. In the Number of Vehicles field, enter the number of vehicles needed to complete the operational task. This value should be 1 as the task is for a specific Test activity.
8. In the Product Number field, enter the product number of the serial performing the operational task. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
9. In the Model Number field, enter the model number of the serial performing the operational task. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
10. In the Equipment Code field, enter the requested equipment assigned to serials needed to perform the operational task. This value can be updated as long as the operational plan is not completed. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value. Entering a value in this field is optional.
11. Save the information (F12).

Follow this procedure to assign vehicles and crew to the operational plan:

1. Open the Operational Planning window and query (F3) for your operational plan.
2. Click the Assign Vehicles and Crew tab.
3. To assign vehicles to the operational event, create a new record (F5) in the upper table of the tab.
4. In the Part Number field, enter the part number of the vehicle assigned to the operational event. Use the List of Values to select a value.
5. In the Serial Number field, enter the serial number of the vehicle. Use the List of Values to select a value.
6. In the Operational Event Description field, enter a description of the operational event. If the event is generated from an operational plan, the description of the operational plan appears by default. The default value can be changed if needed.
7. In the Operational Plan Item field, enter the preferred item number of the operational plan. Use the List of Values to select a value.
8. In the Planned Start Date field, enter the start date and time for the operational event.
9. In the Planned Finish Date field, enter the date and time the operational event is to be finished.
10. In the Planned Value field, enter the planned time consumption for the execution of the operational event.
11. In the Remark field, enter any additional information about the operational event.
12. Save the record (F12).
13. To assign personnel (crew) to an operational event, select the relevant row (in the upper table), place the cursor on the lower table, and create a new record (F5).
14. In the Person Identity field, enter the ID of the person you want assigned to the operational event. Use the List of Values to select a value.
15. Save the record (F12).