Avantext TechPubs:
A more efficient way to manage
maintenance information
By Kurt SchoenKopf,
preSident of AvAntext
T
o ensure that mechanics are in compliance with they need. Avantext TechPubs’ ease of use, searching
an aircraft, their maintenance information must and linking capabilities, and electronic updates increase
be current and accurate. Moreover, accessing productivity and accuracy while directly affecting
this information efficiently is crucial to providing timely bottom lines.
and accurate service. However, for many mechanics,
researching and managing maintenance information is Avantext TechPubs
a difficult and time-consuming task. This is because Unlike paper manuals and microfiche, Avantext TechPubs
many sources of maintenance information, including contain all maintenance documentation in one, easy-
microfiche and paper manuals, are cumbersome and to-navigate CD-ROM. From the TechPubs homepage,
inefficient. Filing and organizing microfiche consumes mechanics can access parts listings, maintenance
valuable time while paper manuals and parts books are manuals, service publications, miscellaneous publications,
incomplete, hard to read, and outdated. On the other wiring diagrams, and flight manuals (see Figure 1).
hand, as a digital documentation solution, Avantext® Rather than sift through numerous pages, mechanics
TechPubs™ contain all required compliance information can immediately select the information they need from a
in one program, enabling mechanics to efficiently access table of contents.
and manage the crucial maintenance information that For example, to view a maintenance manual, mechanics
simply click on the tab on the homepage. Once they
select the manufacturer manual number, the table of
contents and corresponding illustrated maintenance
manual is displayed. Mechanics can click on the chapter
or chapter section that they need, and the information
is instantly available (see Figure 2). The mechanic can
then use the browser to return to the homepage, where
they may select parts listings or service publications.
TechPubs’ user-friendly software makes research and
information retrieval both simple and accurate.
“I have experience using other digital sources,” states
Ron Mangon, President and CEO of Mangon Aircraft
Repair in Petaluma, California. “I found these sources
very cumbersome. I have had a wonderful experience
using TechPubs. It is much easier to navigate than other
digital sources, and it has a very easy user interface.
When I have a new mechanic to our facility, within less
than 30 minutes, I have him able to navigate the system
very easily to find the information.”
20 Aviation Maintenance |
avmain-mag.com | December 2009/January 2010
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