Maintenance Type Editor

• Set maintenance title - Name the maintenance item (e.g., "Oil Change", "Powerplant Major Overhaul")
• Define applicability - Specify if it applies to airframe, powerplant, or propeller
• Configure recurrence - Set how often the maintenance is due
• Add descriptions - Write detailed notes with markdown formatting
• Delete maintenance types - Remove maintenance types you no longer need

Tap the General Details card to configure basic information:

• Entry Title - The name of the maintenance type (e.g., "Oil Change")
• Applies to Airframe - Toggle on if this maintenance applies to the airframe
• Applies to Powerplant - Toggle on if this maintenance applies to engines
• Applies to Propeller - Toggle on if this maintenance applies to propellers

Tap Done when finished editing to collapse the panel.

Tap the Recurring card to set up maintenance intervals:

• Is Recurring - Toggle on to enable recurring schedule
• Recurring Interval Amount - Enter the number (e.g., 25, 50, 2000)
• Recurring Interval Unit - Select the time unit:
  • Days - For calendar-based intervals
  • Calendar Months - For monthly intervals
  • Equipment Hours - For hour-based maintenance (most common)
  • Other - For custom interval types

Example: Oil changes are typically set to "25 Equipment Hours" or "50 Equipment Hours" depending on manufacturer recommendations.

Tap the Availability card to configure sharing options:

• Is Verified - Indicates this is a standard maintenance type verified by Logbook (system admin only)
• Is Generic - When enabled, this maintenance type can be used across multiple aircraft types

Tags appear on the card to show current settings:

• Verified - Standard maintenance verified by Logbook
• Generic - Can be used with any aircraft

Tap the Full Description card to add detailed maintenance notes:

• The description supports markdown formatting
• Use the Edit link to switch to edit mode
• Preview shows your formatted text

Good descriptions include:

• Specific procedures or steps
• Required parts or materials
• Manufacturer references or service bulletin numbers
• Special tools needed

See the Markdown Formatting Guide for formatting tips.

Changes are not saved automatically. Look for the header indicators:

• NOT SAVED - Orange text indicates you have unsaved changes
• Save - Tap to save all changes

The Save button becomes active when you have unsaved changes. Always tap Save before navigating away.

To delete a maintenance type:

1. Tap the trash icon in the header
2. A confirmation dialog will appear
3. Tap Delete to confirm, or Cancel to keep the maintenance type

Warning: Deleting a maintenance type cannot be undone. Any aircraft tracking this maintenance type will no longer show it.

• Card-based editing - Only one card can be expanded at a time
• Remember to save - Watch for the "NOT SAVED" indicator
• Use Equipment Hours - Most engine maintenance is tracked by equipment hours, not calendar time
• Use generic types - Enable "Is Generic" to reuse maintenance types across multiple aircraft
• Add details - Include specific procedures in the description for future reference
• Permission required - You need Maintainer or higher permission to edit maintenance types
• Admin to delete - You need Admin or higher permission to delete maintenance types