1. Technical Publications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Technical Publications
Chapter 10

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. Questions?