The following table shows the default lifecycle phases.
phase name definition
Preliminary: The item has never been released. It may have a pending change against it.
Prototype: The item has been released to be built in very limited quantities for testing.
Pilot : The item has been released to be built in limited initial quantities.
Production: The item has been released for regular production.
Inactive: The item is temporarily not in use but may be reactivated.
Obsolete: This item is no longer in use.