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# Mark Defect as Resolved

> Learn how to mark an aircraft defect as resolved in the FlightWise administrator portal

Aircraft defects must be properly resolved to maintain airworthiness and compliance. This guide shows how to mark defects as resolved once they have been fixed.

## Resolving a Defect

Follow these steps to mark an aircraft defect as resolved:

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1. **Navigate to Aircraft Defects**
   * Go to the Aircraft page in the administrator portal
   * Select the aircraft with the defect you need to resolve
   * In the aircraft sidebar, click on "Defects"

2. **Identify Unresolved Defects**
   * **Unresolved defects** are easily identifiable:
     * Do NOT have a green background
     * Display a pulsing duration indicator showing how long the defect has been open
     * May show grounding status if the defect affects airworthiness

3. **Access Resolution Options**
   * Locate the defect row you want to resolve
   * On the right side of the row, click the ellipsis button (⋯)
   * This will open the options dropdown menu

4. **Mark as Resolved**
   * From the dropdown menu, click "Resolve"
   * The defect will be immediately marked as resolved
   * The system records the resolution timestamp

## Visual Indicators

### Resolved Defects

* **Green background**: Indicates the defect has been resolved
* **Resolution date**: Shows when the defect was marked as resolved
* **No duration indicator**: Static display without pulsing animation

### Unresolved Defects

* **Standard background**: No green highlighting
* **Pulsing duration**: Animated indicator showing time since defect occurred
* **Active status**: May affect aircraft availability for booking

## Important Considerations

### Before Resolving

* **Verify Repair**: Ensure the defect has been actually fixed or addressed
* **Documentation**: Confirm all necessary maintenance records are complete
* **Authorization**: Only resolve defects you have authority to clear
* **Safety Check**: Verify the aircraft is safe for operation

### After Resolution

* **Aircraft Status**: The aircraft may become available for booking again
* **Audit Trail**: Resolution is permanently recorded with timestamp
* **Reporting**: Resolved defects appear in maintenance and safety reports
* **Compliance**: Maintains proper record-keeping for regulatory requirements

## Best Practices

* Only mark defects as resolved when repairs are actually complete
* Ensure proper authorization before resolving safety-critical defects
* Use the defect resolution feature promptly after repairs to maintain accurate aircraft status
* Review resolved defects regularly for patterns or recurring issues

The defect resolution system ensures accurate tracking of aircraft airworthiness while maintaining comprehensive maintenance records for regulatory compliance.