Getting started with Production
The Production module is where maintenance work is carried out and recorded. Use it to execute work orders, log time, and ensure all work is properly documented.
What you can do in Production
Production is where planned work becomes actual work.
You can:
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View and work on assigned work orders
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Log time spent on tasks
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Track tool usage
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Record completed maintenance activities
Key areas in Production
Production is focused on execution and includes:
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My Work Orders – View and manage assigned work
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Time Entries – Log time spent on tasks
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Tool Usages – Track which tools are used during work
These areas help you document all maintenance activities.
How Production fits your workflow
Production is the final step in your maintenance workflow.
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Maintenance is planned in Maintenance Planning
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Parts are prepared in Inventory
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Work orders are created
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Work is executed in Production
This ensures all work is tracked and documented correctly.
A typical workflow
A normal production workflow might look like this:
1. Open a work order from My Work Orders
2. Review the tasks and required parts
3. Perform the maintenance work
4. Log time and actions taken
5. Register tool usage (if applicable)
6. Complete the work order
Working with work orders
Work orders in Production show:
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What work needs to be done
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Which aircraft it applies to
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Required parts and resources
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Status of the work
Always follow the work order to ensure correct documentation.
Logging time and activities
Time entries allow you to:
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Record time spent on tasks
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Track labor for reporting
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Maintain accurate maintenance records
Make sure time is logged correctly and consistently.
Tips
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Always work through work orders — avoid undocumented work
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Log time as you go to ensure accuracy
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Review tasks before starting work
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Complete work orders only when all tasks are finished