Understanding Parts Cross-References

You can use parts cross-references to track the maintenance parts in a variety of ways. When you set up parts cross-references, you assign cross-reference types to each part. For example, you can assign cross-reference types for:

• Replacements for discontinued parts

• Substitute parts

• Alternate suppliers

• Alternate parts numbers

You can change cross-reference information as new information becomes available. This feature is particularly useful when you need to access the most current information about a part. You can add or revise this cross-reference information for a part:

• Cross-reference type code

• Address number

• Cross-reference part number

• Cross-reference description