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This handbook is intended to assist engineersi n the design and construction of aerospace mechanical systems for military aircraft. It is intended to serve the engineerb y fostering the use of approved standards parts while allowing the freedom to choose non-standard or special parts when a particular application warrita.n tIst is intended to neither tie the designer's hands nor to grant unlimited license. This handbook is intendetdo assist engineers: (a) by providing design guidance based on industry-proven engineering practicfoesr bearings, control system components and associated hardwarues ed in aerospace mechanical systems; (b) by requiring the useo f approved standard partsi n these systemst o the largest extent practicable; and (c) by providingf or the selection and approval of specialp arts, when those are necessary and appropriate, . through the useo f defined procedures.

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