Calibration

Track calibration records for equipment, tools, and measuring instruments. Each record logs the calibration date, frequency, lab/vendor, certificate number, standard used (e.g. ISO 17025, NABL, DGCA CAR), and pass/fail/conditional result. The next due date is auto-calculated from the calibration date and frequency. A colour-coded “Days Until Due” column highlights approaching calibrations.

Module: Maintenance · 7 steps · all roles

Browse Calibrations
1Open Calibration List

Navigate to Maintenance → Calibration or go to /maintenance/calibration.

Calibration list showing CAL numbers, equipment part number, equipment type badge, calibration date, next due date, result badge, status badge, and days until due colour-coded column
2Filter & Columns
ColumnDescription
CAL NumberAuto-generated reference (links to detail).
EquipmentPart number of the equipment/tool.
Equipment TypeBadge: Equipment, General Tool, Special Tool, or Measuring Instrument.
Calibration DateWhen the calibration was performed.
Next Due DateAuto-calculated from date + frequency.
ResultBadge: Pass (green), Fail (red), Conditional (amber).
StatusActive, Expired, or Voided.
Days Until DueColour-coded: red (< 30 days), amber (< 60 days), green (on time).
Use the Equipment Type, Status, and Result filter dropdowns to narrow the list. The search box matches equipment part number and CAL number.
Record a Calibration
3Equipment Selection

Click + New Calibration to open the form.

FieldRequiredDescription
EquipmentYesSelect from dropdown of all equipment, tools, and instruments.
Equipment TypeYesEquipment, General Tool, Special Tool, or Measuring Instrument.
Calibration form with equipment selector, equipment type, calibration date, frequency selector, calibrated by field, certificate number, standard, result selector, and auto-calculated next due date
4Calibration Details
FieldRequiredDescription
Calibration DateYesDefaults to today.
FrequencyYesMonthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual (default), or Biennial.
Calibrated ByYesLab or vendor name (e.g. “NABL Lab #1234”).
Certificate NumberNoCalibration certificate reference.
StandardNoStandard used (e.g. ISO 17025, NABL, DGCA CAR).
ResultYesPass (default), Fail, or Conditional.
RemarksNoAdditional notes.
A Fail result means the equipment should not be used until recalibrated. Conditional means restricted use within stated limits.
5Submit

Click Record Calibration. The Next Due Date is auto-calculated by adding the frequency period to the calibration date.

The record is created in Active status. It will automatically show as Expired when the next due date passes.
Reference
6Frequencies & Due Dates
FrequencyPeriod AddedExample
Monthly+1 monthJan 15 → Feb 15
Quarterly+3 monthsJan 15 → Apr 15
Semi-Annual+6 monthsJan 15 → Jul 15
Annual+12 monthsJan 15 → Jan 15 next year
Biennial+24 monthsJan 15 → Jan 15 in 2 years
DGCA CAR 145.A.40 requires all measuring equipment used for maintenance to be calibrated to traceable standards at defined intervals.
7Cross-Links
ActionGuide
Manage equipmentEquipment Maintenance
Issue tools for workTools Checkout
Record part failuresPart Failures
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