Calculating TCTO dates
What dates are always included in the TCO and do not have to be calculated at the base level. This date can also be found in the top right hand corner of the TCTO or the When to be accomplished section
Rescission date
What is the expiration date the end of?
The expiration date is the end of the TCTO compliance period
What screens must the TCTO monitor accomplish to load TCTOs in IMDS?
The TCTO monitor must accomplish screens 419, 420, and 421 to load a TCTO into IMDS
What do all screens in FMXC2 begin with?
All screens in FMXC2 all begin with the letter F
Who is responsible for the hands-on portion of completing the work for a TCTO?
The performing work center
Before the TCTO preplanning meeting what is the first thing the TCTO monitor will do?
First, the TCT monitor will determine the total number of assigned aircraft and equipment that it’s applicable to the TCTO
Who chairs the TCTO preplanning meeting?
The TCTO monitor
What day is never printed in the content of the TCTO and must be calculated?
The ground date
What is the best way to describe what the compliance period is?
The compliance period is the time allowed to accomplish the TCTO when it is determined to be ready for work “17” status
This screen in IMDS is used to input basic data about TCTO‘s such as applicable equipment, data code of the TCTO, pertinent dates
Screen 419
What screens in FMXC2 must the TCTO monitor accomplish to load a TCTO?
The TCTO monitor must accomplish screens F9131 and F9126 to load a TCTO into FMXC2
Before the TCTO preplanning meeting, what is the very first thing that the QA personnel will do?
The very first thing that QA personnel will do before the TCTO preplanning meeting is review The TCTO for completeness, accuracy, and applicability
What is the second thing the TCTO monitor will do before the TCTO preplanning meeting?
The second thing the TCT monitor will do before the TCTO preplanning meeting is determined the status of assigned aircraft and equipment based on the TCTO applicability, available parts, etc.
What is the TCTO monitors duties while conducting the TCTO preplanning meeting?
To record meeting minutes on AF form 2410 or locally developed product and provide an overall plan to implement the TCTO
What do you need to calculate the ground date and where will that date be annotated?
Take the given rescission date and subtract 60 days to find the ground date. This ground date will always be annotated in the MIS.
Where can you find the compliance period in a TCTO?
The compliance period is found in the when to be accomplished section of the TCTO
This screen in IMDS is used to input equipment, IDs or part/serial numbered items and load TCTO status codes for each item affected with a status date
Screen 421
Which screen in FMXC2 is used to input equipment IDs and load TCTO status codes for each item affected with a status date and input information for the shop that will perform the TCTO such as work center codes?
Screen F9126
After reviewing the TCTO before the TCTO preplanning meeting what will the QA personnel do next?
After reviewing the TCTO the QA personnel will date stamp the TCTO to reflect the date the TCTO was received
Which status is used for aircraft or equipment that are not applicable to the TCTO?
22 status
What is the last step the TCT monitor must do at the end of conducting the TCTO preplanning meeting?
Lastly, the TCTO monitor must have all attendees, sign the AF form 2410 or locally developed product at the conclusion of the meeting, indicating agreement with the conditions
What does not require parts and should be put into 17 status as of QA’s date stamp?
One time inspections do not require parts and should be put into 17 status as of QA’s date stamp
When does the compliance period start for a TCTO?
The compliance period starts when PS&D receives a stamped copy of the TCTO from QA and the required kits, parts, and tools are on hand
This screen in IMDS is used to input information for the shop that will perform the TCTO such as work center code, crew size, task duration
Screen 420
Which screen in FMXC2 is used to verify the basic data about the TCTO such as applicable equipment, data code of the TCTO and pertinent dates?
Screen F9131
What is the third step the QA personnel will do before the TCTO preplanning meeting?
After the QA personnel, reviews and dates stamps the TCTO, they will distribute copies of the TCTO to managing agencies, performing work centers and the logistics readiness squadron
What status is used for aircraft or equipment that are awaiting parts?
11 status
What is the third step the TCTO monitor will do before the TCTO preplanning meeting?
The TCTO monitor will next prepare an Air Force form 2410, inspection/TCTO planning a checklist by pre-filling required information from the TCTO
How is the expiration date determined?
The expiration date is determined by taking the date the equipment went into 17 status and adding the compliance period
What are you allowed to have for one TCTO because not all assets arrived at the same time?
You can have multiple expiration dates for one TCTO because not all assets arrive at the same time
Which screen is used once the TCTO monitor has determined a TCTO can be scheduled. They will use this screen to schedule and create the JCN
Screen 89
What are TCTO inqueries used for and what screens are used to do so?
Inquiries are used to verify TCTO‘s are loaded correctly and to monitor TCTO status. Screen 525 in IMDS provides TCTO data by TCTO data code, equipment, ID, or parts serial number. Screen F8023 in FMXC2 provides TCTO data by data code
What is the purpose of a TCTO preplanning meeting?
TCTO meetings are held to notify the performing work centers of all requirements to complete the TCTO, address a limiting factors (LIMFACs), and plan the TCTO’s completion.
What does determining the status of the aircraft or equipment in 11 status or 22 status ensure?
Statusing the aircraft and equipment, ensures accurate accountability that all equipment has been verified as being effective or not applicable to the TCTO
What is the last and final step the TCTO monitor will do before the TCTO preplanning meeting?
Last, send an email invitation to all the required attendees to the TCTO preplanning meeting.
After the TCTO preplanning meeting what must the TCTO monitor do?
After the TCTO preplanning meeting the TCTO monitor must schedule the TCTO for completion in the maintenance information system (MIS)
After the TCTO preplanning meeting where is the TCTO forecasted for completion?
After the TCTO preplanning meeting the TCTO will be forecasted for completion in the quarterly, monthly, and weekly maintenance plans