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Technical Publications. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Chapter 10. THIS DAY IN AVIATION. April 8 1931 — Amelia Earhart climbs to a record altitude of 18,415 feet in a Pitcairn Autogiro at Willow Grove, near Philadelphia. THIS DAY IN AVIATION. April 8
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Technical Publications Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Chapter 10
THIS DAY IN AVIATION • April 8 • 1931 — Amelia Earhart climbs to a record altitude of 18,415 feet in a Pitcairn Autogiro at Willow Grove, near Philadelphia.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION • April 8 • 1940 — The United States Navy places a contract with Grumman for two prototypes of the XTBF-1, later named “Avenger,” a chunky mid-wing monoplane that would become the United States Navy's standard carrier torpedo bomber of World War II.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION • April 8 • 1943 — Republic P-47 “Thunderbolts” were first flown in combat over Western Europe.
Chapter 10Technical Publications Raymond Wayne
Introduction • In an airline, Technical Publications may be its own separate entity or may be a part of another organization, depending on the airlines size. • It may be more efficient for a smaller airline to have Technical Publications as a part of Engineering Organization or Quality Assurance • Technical Publications is like secretary of airline.
Functions of Technical Publications • The primary reason for having a Technical Publications organization is to ensure that all applicable publications related to the airlie operation are available to the users and are up to date with the latest changes. • The responsibilities of Technical Publications can be boiled down to three essential functions: • Receipt and distribution of publications issue by outside sources within the airline. • Printing and distribution of publications generated by various organizations within the airline. • Establishment and maintenance of a complete, up-to-date library system for all documents necessary for M&E operations.
Airline Libraries • Airlines typically use a main library, in addition with several satellite libraries, to effectively house and organize all documents • Satellite libraries are used mainly to mitigate travel time for the various organizations throughout the airline.
Control of Publications • Maintenance-related documents are classified as either controlled or uncontrolled • Controlled - Certifies airworthiness off the aircraft, engines, and components • Revisions and updates are well-documented • Uncontrolled - Issued for general information only and are not used to certify airworthiness. • Although some hard-copy manuals are required to be kept on hand and a master copy of each document/publication, manuals are commonly maintained online as a digital copy.
Document Distribution • Technical Publications will package documents and revisions and send them to the using organizations by the most appropriate means. • Distribution protocol mandates • A letter to accompany the package, detailing its contents • As well as a signature verifying the receipt and applicability of the package's contents • Technical Publications is not responsible, however for the implementation and dissemination of the package's contents post-distribution.