← Lessons 13-Planned Preventive Maintenance Quiz 0 / 12 read 1. INTRODUCTION 2. THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNED MAINTENANCE 3. PROGRAMME PLANNING 4. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE 5. THE SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE 6. IN-HOUSE MAINTENANCE 7. CONTRACTED OUT MAINTENANCE 8. DOCUMENTATION 9. ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING 10. CONCLUSION QUICK EXAM NUMBERS / FACTS – MEMORISE THESE 12. FINAL MEMORY CHECKLIST 9. ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING Digital systems can centralise maintenance data and link schedules, history and accounting. Systems should allow hard copies on request, be tamper-proof, identify what was checked and by whom, and provide a clear audit trail. Maintain fleet-wide electronic records, digital planners, driver walkaround/defect apps and a compliance dashboard. Meet data-protection requirements, including GDPR. Use automated backup and disaster recovery. Security should include date/time stamping and password/PIN authentication. Where contractors are used, maintain a clear audit trail between operator and maintenance provider.