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title: "Capturing TA Findings in the ECH"
slug: "capturing-ta-findings-in-the-ech"
tags: ["TAT"]
updated: 2026-10-27T23:12:18Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:12:18Z
canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/capturing-ta-findings-in-the-ech"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Capturing TA Findings in the ECH

After the ECH has been created (see [Creating an ECH](/v414/docs/tat-creating-an-equipment-condition-history-ech)) and the Schedule credited (see [Crediting the Schedule in the ECH](/v414/docs/crediting-the-schedule-in-the-ech-to-generate-the-checklists)), you can start capturing the Turnaround findings in the ECH.

## 1. Filling in the Checklists

First, you must select the desired Checklist and then start filling it in.

### To select the desired Checklist:

- On the ECH details page.
- Scroll to the Inspection data and codes section.
- Select the desired Checklist, e.g., select “FIRST INSPECTION-COLUMN” if this is your first inspection of the Column.

All the applicable Checklist fields will then be generated with “Visual Inspection” as a default Performed Action.

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### To show all Checklist fields for the Conditions Found:

- Click **What was found?**.
- Scroll to the bottom of the Checklist and click **Show more…** if needed.

The full Checklist will then be shown.

![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/capturing-findings-in-the-condition-history-image-gvb1rqkd.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A23%3A43Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A23%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fXBwCvco3Z1wIv2rMsBBXqjaWzFNxoaO7XB6reCYYHY%3D)The full Checklist.

### To fill in the Checklist:

- For each applicable CONDITION FOUND, select the applicable VALUE with the dropdown.

For each Condition with a selected value, additional buttons will show: details, attachment, photo, and location. These can be used to further capture the findings.

![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/capturing-findings-in-the-condition-history-image-u2mkcxjw.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A23%3A43Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A23%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fXBwCvco3Z1wIv2rMsBBXqjaWzFNxoaO7XB6reCYYHY%3D)For each Condition with a selected value, additional buttons will show.

### To further capture the findings:

- Click on the “3 dots” button to open the details.
- An Observation is created.
- Add photos of your findings.
- Describe your findings.
- Add attachments if applicable.
- Mark the location if possible.

![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/capturing-findings-in-the-condition-history-image-u7338tu2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A23%3A43Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A23%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fXBwCvco3Z1wIv2rMsBBXqjaWzFNxoaO7XB6reCYYHY%3D)When you click the “3 dots” button, an Observation is created. Here all the findings can be captured.

### To see the desired state (what good looks like):

- Click the **What good looks like** button in the top right.
- Take note that additional information is shown, e.g., on the Trays.
- Click on the attachments to preview them.

Note: “What good looks like” first needs to be configured for each condition. If not yet configures, contact your CSA.![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/capturing-findings-in-the-condition-history-image-l6iw32eg.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A23%3A43Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A23%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fXBwCvco3Z1wIv2rMsBBXqjaWzFNxoaO7XB6reCYYHY%3D)When you click **What good looks like**, more information is shown on the desired state.

## 2. Adding a Narrative to the Condition History

In addition, the Checklists, more information can be captured in the Narrative section of the ECH.

### To add a Narrative:

- Click **INSPECTION DATA** to close the Checklist.
- Scroll down to the Narrative section.
- Click on the narrative area to capture your findings.
- An editor is opened where you can capture general findings.
- To use a default text:
  - Select a default text from the dropdown.
  - Click **Insert default text**.
- Click on **SUGGESTION** to see a short summary from the Observations.
- Click the arrow to insert these summaries if desired.

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### To define a default text directly from the Narrative window:

- Click **Add new default**.

## 3. Adding Drawings to the Condition History

Drawings can also be added to the ECH.

### To add drawings:

- Scroll to the Drawings and Documents section.
- Click **SEARCH FOR DRAWINGS**.
- Type the drawing name in the File name field.
- Click **Search**.
- IMS will search and display the relevant drawings for the Equipment.
- Click on the drawing Name.
- Click on **Use once**.

The applicable drawing will then be displayed on this Condition history details page.

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### To capture an annotation on a drawing:

- Scroll to the Drawings and Documents section.
- Click on the desired drawing.
- Focus on the relevant field and click on the “Photo” button in the bottom left corner.
- An image is created, and annotation tools are available.
- Make an annotation and go back.

This annotated drawing section will be captured in the Attachments section.

![A screenshot of a social media post  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/capturing-findings-in-the-condition-history-image-svwjx9b2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A23%3A43Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A23%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fXBwCvco3Z1wIv2rMsBBXqjaWzFNxoaO7XB6reCYYHY%3D)The Attachment section of the ECH, showing annotated photos.