How AeroVision Works
From glasses to signed documents — the complete observation-to-documentation pipeline.
AeroVision eliminates manual paperwork by observing the mechanic's work and auto-populating FAA documents. Here's the full pipeline:
The Four Phases
Phase 1: Capture
The mechanic puts on AeroVision smart glasses and begins their work. No setup, no narration, no extra steps. The glasses observe:
- QR codes and data plates are scanned automatically — part numbers, serial numbers, and component identification happen passively
- Visual observations are recorded via continuous video capture
- Measurements are captured as the mechanic measures — the system validates readings against Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) specifications in real-time
- Sub-component tracking — a Bill of Materials (BOM) checklist auto-checks items as they're inspected
- Findings are logged with severity coding (green/amber/red) based on what the glasses observe
Phase 2: AI Processing
Once the capture session ends, AI processes everything in seconds:
- Video analysis extracts key frames showing critical inspection points
- Voice transcription parses any verbal observations into structured data
- Measurement validation cross-references captured values against CMM tolerances
- Tribal knowledge alerts surface if the part family has known issues flagged by experienced technicians
- Data mapping connects observations to the correct fields on FAA forms
Phase 3: Document Generation
Three FAA forms auto-populate with verified data:
| Form | Purpose | Auto-filled From |
|---|---|---|
| FAA 8130-3 | Authorized Release Certificate | QR scan, measurements, test results, technician badge |
| FAA Form 337 | Major Repair and Alteration | Video analysis, voice notes, CMM references |
| FAA 8010-4 | Malfunction/Defect Report | Findings, severity flags, measurement deviations |
Each field includes a source badge showing exactly where the data came from — QR scan, video analysis, measurements, badge reader, CMM lookup, or fleet data. Full traceability.
Phase 4: Review and Sign
The mechanic switches to a web interface and reviews the auto-populated forms:
- All three forms appear in a tabbed view
- Fields are pre-filled but fully editable — the mechanic can correct anything
- Source badges let the reviewer verify each data point's origin
- The mechanic approves and signs (via badge reader or PIN)
- Forms are finalized, digitally signed, and locked with a tamper-evident hash
The mechanic is always the certifying authority. AeroVision assists with documentation — it never replaces the human judgment required for airworthiness certification.
Time Savings
| Task | Manual Process | With AeroVision |
|---|---|---|
| Part identification | Look up P/N, S/N manually | Automatic QR/data plate scan |
| Record measurements | Write down values, look up tolerances | Auto-capture and CMM validation |
| Fill FAA 8130-3 | 30-45 minutes of manual entry | Pre-populated in 3.5 seconds |
| Fill Form 337 | 20-30 minutes | Pre-populated in 3.5 seconds |
| Cross-reference history | Dig through paper records | Instant fleet-wide search |
| Total documentation time | ~2 hours | ~30 minutes (review only) |