The aircraft technical manual that outlines aerospace equipment maintenance, inspection, documentation policies, and procedures is typically referred to as the:
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
Definition:
The AMM is a comprehensive document provided by the aircraft manufacturer that includes:
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures
- Inspection intervals and documentation standards
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Safety precautions and required tools
- Compliance with aviation regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA, EASA, DGCA)
Related Manuals (used alongside AMM):
Manual Type:
- CMM (Component Maintenance Manual)
- SRM (Structural Repair Manual)
- WDM (Wiring Diagram Manual)
- IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalogue)
- TSM (Troubleshooting Manual)
- IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manual)
Purpose:
- Details repair/overhaul of specific parts or equipment
- Instructions for repairing the aircraft’s structure
- Electrical wiring layouts
- Parts lists, references, and assembly visuals
- Guides technicians through logical fault resolution
- Digital version of all manuals above, structured per military/aviation standards
In Military & Aerospace (India / Defense Systems):
The corresponding format is known as the IETM – Interactive Electronic Technical Manual, often guided by JSG 0852, MIL-STD-40051, and S1000D standards.
