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This specification covers the detailed requirements for preparation of equipment Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Technical Manuals (TM) in Work Package (WP) and Subordinate Work Package (SWP) format. Manuals, using the WP and SWP concept described within this specification, are intended for use at Intermediate and Depot levels on all equipment and at Organizational level for equipment not using the MIL-M-83495 maintenance manual concept. In addition to "paper" delivery, this specification provides for electronic delivery of data through the use of the Document Type Definitions (DTD) contained in Appendixes A through L1. The type(s) of manual(s) to be prepared, as specified by the acquiring activity, are as follows:

a. Maintenance Manuals.

(1) Intermediate Maintenance Manuals.

(2) Depot Maintenance Manuals.

(3) Combined Maintenance Manuals.

(4) On Condition Maintenance Manuals.

b. Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manuals.

c. Special Manuals.

d. Checklists. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: HQ AFLC/ENCS, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5000 by using the self addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

These manuals shall be divided into a series of independent units hereafter called Work Packages and Subordinate Work Packages. The objective of the WP concept is to present a self-contained get of procedures arranged on the basis of work area requirements to support significant operation and maintenance tasks. Division of O&M information into specific WPs shall depend on the operational modes and complexity of the O&M actions and the level of O&M to be covered. Each WP or SWP shall be an independent, task/process oriented unit using a minimum amount of references within a TM. Text shall be factual, concise, comprehensive and readily understandable to personnel with a minimum of training and experience in the area where the data will be used.

The WP/SWP concept applies to the operation and maintenance of system components that have been removed from their host system or from their higher assembly (i.e. off-equipment). A WP may also be used for a total system when the system is small enough to make it cost effective. Complexities and maintenance concepts shall dictate how WPs and SWPs will be developed for given equipment. Relatively simple, noncomplex equipment may require a TM with only a few WPs containing all of the O&M procedures. Complex equipment, on the other hand, may require a get of TMs, each manual with a full get of WPs and, when applicable, a number of SWPs to further manage and focus the information for specific maintenance work stations or specific operations.

This appendix provides the special or unique criteria, in addition to the provisions of this specification, required for development of an Operator Instructions (Hand-Held Flight Computers) Technical Manual (TM). This appendix is a mandatory part of this specification. The information contained herein is intended for compliance.

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