What is Airworthiness Directive in SAP IS-AD - SAP for Aerospace & Defense?

SAP Term: Airworthiness Directive

• Component: IS-AD

• Component Name: SAP for Aerospace & Defense

• Description: Aerospace & Defence Industry Solution Directive issued by airworthiness authorities to correct a defect found in an aircraft type after certification. Compliance is mandatory and may be required immediately before further flight, within a specified period of time or number of flying hours, or for next due date of routine maintenance.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Airworthiness Directive (AD) is a regulatory document issued by the aviation authority of a country to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. It is applicable to all aircraft registered in that country and requires the operator to take corrective action to address any identified safety issues. In SAP for Aerospace & Defense, ADs are managed in the IS-AD component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In IS-AD, Airworthiness Directives are managed in the AD Management module. This module allows users to create, view, and update ADs. It also provides a search function to quickly locate specific ADs. Additionally, users can assign ADs to aircraft and track their progress in meeting the requirements of the directive. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an AD in IS-AD, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the aircraft type, serial number, and any other pertinent details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all required corrective actions are specified in the directive. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-AD component also includes other modules such as Maintenance Planning and Maintenance Execution which can be used to manage maintenance activities related to Airworthiness Directives. Additionally, IS-AD integrates with other SAP components such as Materials Management and Quality Management which can be used to manage materials and quality processes related to ADs.