Cafam Software Knowledgebase

There are occasions where you find that a Part Number type that you have created should have been the "other one". You might have created a Consumable item and then discovered that then the item is being received, it is actually a Rotable i.e. it has a Serial Number....or vice versa - star...

CAFAM has options in how Stock is allocated and reserved. At its simplest, you could create a Bin Location for the Aircraft Registration and effectively "reserve" the Stock in this Bin by locating it there. However, if a Parts Inquiry is made, the item will still show as a Qty in stock. Wh...

During the process of printing an EASA/CAA Form 1 (or FAA 8130), the comment boxes are prompted for printing. To save you having to type the comment in full each time, there is an option to simply enter a comment number that automatically populates the screen by drawing the data from a pre-set file....

Q. Is there a quick way in CAFAM to move all of the items in one location to another?

A. Yes. Go to ULILITIES and select the menu option as per the screen.



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First of all we need to understand what is Aircraft Code. Aircraft Code is a 2-digit code that can be assigned to a Part Number in your stores which allows you to group your stock by your Aircraft fleet, e.g. BO=Boeing, PW= Pratt & Whitney etc. How do you set this in CAFAM ?.. Easily ..... see t...

Warranty is controlled by tagging the Part Number with the word "WARR", or any other word you wish e.g. "MSP=Maintenance Service Plan", "PP=Pro-Plan" etc. This chosen word follows the Part all the way through the system. Entry of Warranty starts when you create a purcha...

There may be occasions where you may need to have some form of accountability to HM Revenue and Customs (or some other relevant Governmental body) for items you hold in Stock or have sold. The Authorities publish a coding that can be assigned to the Part Number type, These codes (sometimes referred ...

CAFAM will handle your re-order stock levels by Reports. It presumes you have set the Min Qty's in the Inventory Screen for each part number. (There are Reports that detail usage of Parts over time to assist you in setting a Min Qty). To generate the Min Qty Report go to STORES > PRINT REPORTS > BEL...

There may be occasions where having printed an Invoice, you find that there is a need to change the applicabilty of VAT (Tax), e.g. the supply was for a transaction abroad. If you need to change the VAT, the process involves Editing the Invoice.



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Q : How do I add a new bin location? A:To add a new bin location go to MATERIALS (STORES) > LOAD/MAINT STK FILE > ADD/EDIT BIN LOCATION Once here look at the top tool bar in the top left hand corner and click “Browse“. this will give you another drop down, now select “Append Record” (Ctrl+Y is the s...