Change Request:
Process Improvement
Description:
TO 35-1-3 CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL, CLEANING, PAINTING, AND MARKING OF USAF SUPPORTEQUIPMENT (SE), Chapter 3 requires new paint and paint scoring to be documented. The current system issue e run into is that DPAS M&U only provides four predefined paint color options for corrosion scoring, which limits flexibility when tracking non-standard coatings. Additionally, the field units are getting confused on scoring documentation with only a Last Painted Date field available. This confusion and lack of documentation makes it difficult to track the most recent corrosion assessment separately from the last painting event. Proposed Improvement:
Add an "Other" option to the corrosion scoring paint color selection, allowing users to account for additional coatings not covered by the existing four options.
Change "Last Paint Date" field to read "Last Scoring Date" to reduce confusion for the field and accurately record the most recent corrosion assessment, improving tracking and maintenance scheduling.
Recommended:
Add an "Other" option to the corrosion scoring paint color selection, allowing users to account for additional coatings not covered by the existing four options.
Change "Last Paint Date" field to read "Last Scoring Date" to reduce confusion for the field and accurately record the most recent corrosion assessment, improving tracking and maintenance scheduling.
Mission Critical:
The current DPAS M&U system only provides four predefined paint color options for corrosion scoring, which does not accommodate all possible coatings. We have received multiple requests to expand these options since the existing selections do not cover all use cases. Adding an "Other" option will allow users to input coatings that do not fit within the preset choices, improving accuracy in tracking corrosion treatments. Additionally, the field units are getting confused on scoring documentation with only a Last Painted Date field available. This confusion and lack of documentation makes it difficult to track the most recent corrosion assessment separately from the last painting event. Changing "Last Paint Date" field to read "Last Scoring Date" to reduce confusion for the field and accurately record the most recent corrosion assessment, improving tracking and maintenance scheduling. These changes will ine up DPAS M&U documentation with requirements in TO 35-1-3 CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL, CLEANING, PAINTING, AND MARKING OF USAF SUPPORTEQUIPMENT (SE), Chapter 3, requiring new paint and paint scoring to be documented and repainting of SE for purely cosmetic reasons is prohibited
Benefits:
Improved Data Accuracy – Adding an "Other" option for paint colors ensures that all corrosion coatings can be properly documented, preventing inaccurate or incomplete entries.
Enhanced Maintenance Tracking – The "Last Scoring Date" field will allow for better differentiation between corrosion assessments and painting events, leading to more precise tracking of maintenance history.
Better Decision-Making – More accurate corrosion data helps maintenance personnel make informed decisions on when additional treatment or repainting is necessary, improving asset longevity.
Increased Flexibility – Expanding paint color options prevents users from being forced into selecting an inaccurate color, making the system more adaptable to real-world scenarios.
Compliance and Readiness – Proper documentation of corrosion assessments supports preventative maintenance efforts, ensuring assets remain in operational condition and reducing unexpected failures.
Frequency:
Daily
Users:
The inquiry process is used by 100s of users multiple times a day.
