AMTC2 MODULE 3 - MANUALS

CMM (Components Maintenance Manual)

Focuses on maintenance and repair procedures for specific components or systems within the aircraft.

How to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain individual components, parts, or systems i.e. engines, avionics, landing gear, hydraulic systems, seats, galleys, etc.

IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalog)

Detailed diagrams and lists of all parts and components.

No instructions. Aids in identification of parts, components, and their locations.

Part numbers of every part in the aircraft.

TSM (Troubleshooting Manual)

Provides a flowchart of procedures. Guide of all probable aircraft faults monitored (and not monitored) and displayed by the aircraft systems.

WDM (Wiring Diagram Manual)

Detailed schematics and diagrams of aircraft’s electrical and avionics systems.

ASM (Aircraft Schematic Manual)

Layouts, configurations, symbols, drawings about electrical systems.

AWM (Aircraft Wiring Manual)

Text-oriented and explanatory. Contains information about specifications and standards for aircraft wiring.

AWL (Aircraft Wiring List)

Like IPC, but for wires.

Detailed inventory or list of all electrical wiring components and their associated part numbers.

ESPM (Electrical Standard Practices Manual)

Provides guidelines, standards, and best practices for electrical systems, wiring, components.

Proper handling of electrical systems.

SRM (Structural Repair Manual)

Provides guidelines, procedures, and technical information for repairing, maintaining, and inspecting the structural component.

Tolerances, limitations, etc. with structure.

Ensure airworthiness and structural integrity.

NDTM (Non-Destructive Testing Manual)

Provides guidelines, procedures, and technical information for conducting non-destructive testing methods on various materials and components.

MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List)

Regulatory document that outlines minimum equipment requirements that an aircraft must have in order for it to be considered airworthy.

Reference guide for operators, maintenance personnel, and aviation authorities to ensure aircrafts are safe for flight.

MEL (Minimum Equipment List)

Created by operators and approved by authorities. This is a customized version, and for a specific type of operation.