A system called the Aircraft Maintenance Control System or simply AMCS has been designed to incorporate all of the database systems listed on another page on this site into one integrated database.
Development has been mostly frozen and the system is undergoing testing to assure design function and robustness of code. Once again the design features the KISS principle and the familiar Microsoft Office (TM) appearance. The MySQL table set is automatically featured such that the likelihood of exceeding the capacity of the database is almost nil. The MySQL table set or "database backend" as it is termed is subject to certain fees for commercial use. It is an extremely fast, stable and reliable Database Management System used by international corporations throughout the world. Direct access to the designers of MySQL for backup services is available. Overall much cheaper than MYSQL competitors; for a superior product.
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The AMCS database features the following functions:
- Tool calibration and control
- Stores control including shelf life tracking and warning
- Documentation including subscription responsibilities
- Technical staff qualifications and licence renewals
- Ground service equipment maintenance control
- Airworthiness Directives
- Due maintenance and
- Service Bulletins
Due to the integration of the software, the following extra features:
- Overhaul Schedule and Inspection Periods (OSIP) document generation
- Aircraft registration changes and tracking
- A plug in Reliability System tool (under development but close to completion)
- Comprehensive tracking and reporting of all transactions carried out within the system
- Extensive archives so that no data is lost
- Access to flight time reporting and due maintenance by flight crews anywhere in the world with access to the internet (under development)
When the system has passed testing, then applications will be invited from operators interested in beta testing of the software and functions alongside their existing systems (for safety reasons). International applications will be welcome to achieve a good cross section. These operators will be expected to report bugs, defects and suggestions over a trial period of twelve months. In return the selected operators will enjoy the tested and finished system plus a further twelve months of updates for free. A saving of at least AUD $12,000.00. In this time of high overheads in our industry, a good offer.
As they say "watch this space"!
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