Recording structural damage and repairs

The structural damage and repair record enables aircraft operators to record, review, view, and track all damage that occurs in an aircraft structure to ensure the safety of the aircraft's operations.

Structural damage of an aircraft includes dents, scratches, cracks, and buckles. The damage to an aircraft is typically discovered by a visual inspection but can also be discovered because of impaired flight performance. Each aircraft manufacturer distributes and maintains a structural repair manual (SRM) that details the damage types, limitations, and standard repair plans. Damage that is not covered within the SRM requires a specific repair plan to be created by the manufacturer or their designated design authority. You can record structural damage in the user interface and through an interactive graphical representation of the aircraft in the Aircraft application.