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Technical manuals

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: SCOPE: Documents that contain instructions for the installation, operation, use, or maintenance of equipment or systems, including parts lists, and technical support. //

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: Technical manual // Manuals, technical.

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

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

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Aircraft Engine Operation and Test (War Department Technical Manual TM 1-408), 1940-09-16

 Item — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.035
Identifier: 20170200
Scope and Contents Document Type: Manual (Technical).Purpose: Technical reference.Authority: Government Military.Document Number: War Department Technical Manual TM 1-408, dated September 16, 1940.Scope: Intended for aircrew, mechanics and other military personnel using or supporting aircraft engines.Contents: Contains basic information and instruction on airraft engine controls, operation, testing, troubleshooting and...
Dates: Issued: 1940-09-16