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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 1 Collection or Record:

Engine Analyzer Handbook (Eastern Air Lines) [for use with Pratt & Whitney R-3350 engines], 1956-03-01

 Item — TB.S6.003, Folder: TF.S6.B.031
Identifier: 20060351
Scope and Contents Document Type: Operations Handbook and Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference) From the Introduction: “This manual is intended to serve as a ready reference for Eastern Air Lines flight engineers who use the Sperry Engine Analyzer as a troubleshooting tool.Since more effective use of the Engine Analyzer requires a sound knowledge of the [Pratt & Whitney] R-3350 engine and its ignition system, engine and ignition system information have been...
Dates: Publication: 1956-03-01