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Operating manuals

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: SCOPE: Books, pamphlets, or other documents containing instructions needed to control the proper functioning of a machine, process, or system. //

NOTE: In an aeronautical or aerospace context, the term "technical data" includes: approved operating manuals, maintenance manuals, other technical manuals and bulletins, technical drawings and some aeronautical and aerospace records. Technical data consists of engineering data, drawings, decriptions and procedures that have been approved by the manufacturer, civil or military authority, or other authorized entity for use by aircrew or technicians building, installing, retro-fitting, upgrading, operating, or maintaining aeronautical and aerospace vehicles and equipment. Since the early days of aviation, the use of current and approved technical data is often encouraged or required.

VARIANTS: Operating manual // Manuals, operating.

RELATED TERMS: Training manuals // Maintenance manuals // Technical manuals // Technical bulletins.

BROADER HIERARCHY: Technical manuals > Manuals (instructional materials) > Instructional materials >

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Allison 501-D13: "Flight Crew Guide: Allison 501-D13 Prop-Jet", 1959-12-01

 File — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.003
Identifier: 20122022
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Engine Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Company (Manufacturer).Document Number: Publication No. 3M.Scope: From the Introduction: “The intent of this booklet is to provide you, the flight crew member, with a guide of how Allison feels you should operate, trouble shoot, and "write-up" the engine and propellers. Remember, this guide does not constitute an official...
Dates: Publication: 1959-12-01

Boeing B-727: National Airlines B-727 Operating Manual [Partial] (and related training materials), 1964-07-15, 1964-07-15 - 1973-01-31

 File — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.003
Identifier: 20060278.01
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: National Airlines (NAL) B-727 Operating Manual, including Series "235" Supplement (Section IV).Scope: For operational flight use, as well as reference and training use by NAL flight engineers and other aircrew.Contents:- Folder A: B-727 Operating Manual,...
Dates: Issued: 1964-07-15; Revised: 1964-07-15 - 1973-01-31

Boeing B-727: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual, Supplement (Gold Binder) [for 727-100 models], 1981-04-13, 1981-07-23 - 1983-08-29

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.006
Identifier: 20060288
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual Supplement [for Boeing B-727-100 models. Pan Am 100 series publications. This supplement contains 181-183 chapters and the -100 Appendix.Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction: "FUNCTION The Aircraft Operating...
Dates: Issued: 1981-04-13; Revised: 1981-07-23 - 1983-08-29

Boeing B-727: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual, Volume 1, 1980-11-17, 1984-02-07 - 1986-02-10

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.004
Identifier: 20060279
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual [Boeing B-727, models 2D4 and 235]]. Pan Am 170 series publications. Each section is labeled "17x.xxx."Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction: "FUNCTION The Aircraft Operating Manual serves to provide...
Dates: Issued: 1980-11-17; Revised: 1984-02-07 - 1986-02-10

Boeing B-727: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual, Volume 2, 1977-05-06, 1978-02-01 - 1986-02-10

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.005
Identifier: 20060280
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual [Boeing B-727, models 2D4 and 235]]. Pan Am 170 series publications. Each section is labeled "17x.xxx."Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction: "FUNCTION The Aircraft Operating Manual serves to provide...
Dates: Issued: 1977-05-06; Revised: 1978-02-01 - 1986-02-10

Boeing B-727: Pan Am 727 Flight Engineer's Flight Manual, 1980-03-31, 1980-12-19 - 1983-01-26

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.007
Identifier: 20060281
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am [Boeing B-] 727 Flight Engineer's Flight Manual. Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction: "The Flight Engineer's Flight Manual provides flight crewmembers and other Flight Operations personnel with sufficient written and descriptive information...
Dates: Issued: 1980-03-31; Revised: 1980-12-19 - 1983-01-26

Boeing B-727: Pan Am 727 Flight Engineer's Flight Manual, 1980-12-19, 1981-11-30 - 1986-02-10

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.008
Identifier: 20060288.01
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am [Boeing B-] 727 Flight Engineer's Flight Manual. Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction: "The Flight Engineer's Flight Manual provides flight crewmembers and other Flight Operations personnel with sufficient written and descriptive information...
Dates: Issued: 1980-12-19; Revised: 1981-11-30 - 1986-02-10

Boeing B-747: Pan Am 747 Aircraft Operating Manual, 747SP-21 Supplement [for 747SP-21 and SP-27 models], 1976-03-08, 1978-09-14 - 1985-08-08

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.012
Identifier: 20060287
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am 747 Aircraft Operating Manual Supplement [for Boeing B-747SP (Special Performance) models SP-21 and SP-27). Pan Am 200 series publications. Each section is labeled 2xx.xxx.Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction:"FUNCTION The Aircraft Operating...
Dates: Issued: 1976-03-08; Revised: 1978-09-14 - 1985-08-08

Boeing B-747: Pan Am 747 Aircraft Operating Manual, Supplements [for the -212B, -122, -123, -132 models and the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) configuration], 1983-03-21, 1984-04-12 - 1991-02-08

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.013
Identifier: 20060289
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am 747 Aircraft Operating Manual Supplement [for Boeing B-747 -212B, and Pan Am Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) configured -122, -123, and -132 models, as well as overall CRAF configuration information]). Pan Am 200, 300 (-132) and 400 (CRAF) series publications. Each section is labeled 2xx.xxx, 3xx.xxx or 4xx.xxx....
Dates: Issued: 1983-03-21; Revised: 1984-04-12 - 1991-02-08

Boeing B-747: Pan Am 747 Aircraft Operating Manual, Volume 1, 1977-08-29, 1978-09-14 - 1991-07-20

 Item — Box TB.S6.001, Folder: TF S6.A.010
Identifier: 20060285
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).Purpose: Operations (authoritative).Authority: Operator (Commercial).Document Number: Pan Am 747 Aircraft Operating Manual [Boeing B-747-100 and B-747-200]. Pan Am 200 series publications. Each section is labeled 2xx.xxx.Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction:"FUNCTION The Aircraft Operating Manual serves to provide flight crewmembers...
Dates: Issued: 1977-08-29; Revised: 1978-09-14 - 1991-07-20