Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining a component on a vehicle. Component maintenance information is read from an automated identification technology tag on the vehicle, wherein the automated identification technology tag is associated with an interior component on the vehicle. A remaining portion of a maintenance period for the interior component is determined using the component maintenance information. An indication of the remaining portion of the maintenance period is displayed on a user interface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reworking a component on a vehicle. An inconsistency on the component is identified. The component is reworked to remove the inconsistency. Component rework information is stored on an automated identification technology tag attached to the vehicle. The component rework information comprises information describing the reworking of the component to remove the inconsistency.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for securing a floor covering to a floor with a thin flat piece of metal which slides underneath floor base board trim, and a rounded solid resin piece attached to the metal. The thin flat piece secures the article to the wall by wedging itself between the base board trim and the floor. The resin piece provides pressure to hold the floor covering in place through the metals shape memory. The floor covering is then secured to the floor by inserting the floor covering between the resin piece and the floor. The thin metal piece may be constructed from any other material which will provide the same clamping action. The resin piece may be constructed from any material which provides sufficient hold on the floor covering. The device may also be constructed with a hinge and spring where the spring provides the clamping force.