Technical Publications Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Technical Publications Chapter 10

Technical Publications Introduction Functions of Technical Publications Airline Libraries Control of Publications Document Distribution Summary

Introduction The “Bible” of maintenance Accurate and up to date Control and accountability

Functions of Technical Publications Three Functions: To receive and distribute, within the airline, all publications issued by outside sources To print and distribute the publications generated by the various organizations within the airline To establish and maintain a complete, up-to-date library system for all such documents as needed Additional responsibilities: Maintain, track and distribute any periodic revisions, including service letters (SLs), service bulletins (SBs) or maintenance tips by the manufacturer or vendors Maintain, track and distribute FARs, ADs, ACs and other official regulatory publications Maintain, track, and distribute airline technical policies & procedures manual (TPPM), the reliability program manual and other maintenance and inspection documents generated by the airline itself.

Airline Libraries Primary function is to ensure all applicable publications (regardless of source) are available to users and up-to-date with the latest changes The main library will contain ALL publications relating to maintenance, engineering, and inspection activities The satellite libraries will be limited to copies of those documents that directly relate to a particular function served Libraries include of all types: paper, microfilm or electronic (CD, web-based, intranet)

Control of Publications Maintenance documents are classified as “uncontrolled” or controlled Uncontrolled are issued for general information and are NOT used to certify airworthiness Controlled are used to certify airworthiness of aircraft, engines, and components Each controlled document will contain: List of effective pages (LEP) – (list of active pgs of latest revision) Record of revisions to the document (Rev # or Ltr and the date of the revision)

Control of Publications Master copy will be held in the main library Each controlled document (including the master) will be issued a library number (i.e. Copy 6 of 14), in addition to any document number Staff will maintain a record of each document by: document name document number library number name of the department issued name of person responsible for the document within the dept.

Control of Publications Manufacturer’s and regulatory documents have standard revision cycles and “as needed” cycles The TPL – has the responsibility of issuing revisions (separate pgs or whole documents) ASAP upon receipt

Document Distribution Documents and revisions will be sent ASAP by most appropriate means Letter will accompany document/revision stating document number, copy number and revision date – to whom and date as well Receipt signature block and date Recipient must verify applicability (i.e. right W/C and pg check to insure complete) Ensures the documents are controlled from receipt to delivery Receiving activity is responsible for incorporating documents/revisions – internal periodic inspections, QA and regulatory audits will verify and ensure compliance

Summary Introduction Functions of Technical Publications Airline Libraries Control of Publications Document Distribution Summary

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