What needs to be clarified
The task is to establish which condition information can reliably be assigned to the presented item and what must be clarified before a document is prepared.
Materials to prepare
- The asset card and inventory list
- Marking photographs and repair records
- Records of component replacement and configuration
What to compare
- Compare manufacturer, inventory and service identifiers.
- Separate the condition of the complete item from that of a replaced component.
- Check whether available evidence supports the stated defects or an inspection is required.
Possible outcome of the analysis
An item-by-item identification table and a technical-condition document can be prepared within the limits of verified information.
Limits of the conclusions
Equipment age and a record for another item do not alone prove unfitness; the authorised party makes the management decision to write off the asset.