Which 3M subsystem provides means of reporting and recording changes in installed equipment, configuration specifications, and location?

Which 3M subsystem provides means of reporting and recording changes in installed equipment, configuration specifications, and location?

• A. Planned Maintenance System
• B. Maintenance Data System
• C. Configuration Status Accounting
• D. Scheduling

Answer: (C)

Configuration Status Accounting is the part of 3M that specifically tracks what is actually installed, where it’s located, and any changes to the equipment or its configuration. It maintains a formal record of the equipment present on a platform, the configuration specifications, and any modifications or relocations, so you can verify the current setup against the planned baseline. This supports accountability and effective maintenance planning because you always know the exact configuration and location of all installed items. The other 3M components serve different functions: Planned Maintenance System handles scheduling and executing maintenance tasks, Scheduling focuses on when those tasks occur, and the Maintenance Data System stores maintenance history and data rather than recording configuration changes and locations.

Configuration Status Accounting is the part of 3M that specifically tracks what is actually installed, where it’s located, and any changes to the equipment or its configuration. It maintains a formal record of the equipment present on a platform, the configuration specifications, and any modifications or relocations, so you can verify the current setup against the planned baseline. This supports accountability and effective maintenance planning because you always know the exact configuration and location of all installed items. The other 3M components serve different functions: Planned Maintenance System handles scheduling and executing maintenance tasks, Scheduling focuses on when those tasks occur, and the Maintenance Data System stores maintenance history and data rather than recording configuration changes and locations.