CHAPTER 2 PUBLICATIONS In chapter 1, you were given an overview of the maintenance system, maintenance administration, Visual  Information  Display  System/Maintenance Action  Form  (VIDS/MAF),  and  Naval  Aviation Logistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS). In this chapter, you will learn about some of the publications that you will use to perform your duties. Good technical manuals are necessary to maintain modern   weapons   systems.   The   Navy’s   combat readiness  depends  upon  the  quality  of  these publications  and  the  knowledge  and  skill  of maintenance personnel using them. Technical  publications  provide  information  and direction  in  your  own  technical  language.  They  are prepared by the manufacturer of the specific aircraft model,  engine,  or  equipment  and  by  NAVAIRSYS- COM or its field activities, according to specifications issued   by   NAVAIRSYSCOM.   The   information contained  in  these  manuals  include  the  current, authoritative  directions  for  material  upkeep,  check, test, repair, and operation. This provides for optimum product  performance.  All  personnel  responsible  for the operation and maintenance of aircraft, engines, and associated equipment and systems must know how to use  these  publications.  For  more  information concerning the technical manual program, refer to Naval  Air  Systems  Command  Technical  Manual Program,   NAVAIR  00-25-100,  and    OPNAV Application  Guide  and  Index  for  Navy  Standard Technical Manual Identification Numbering System, OPNAV   N0000-00-IDX-000/TMINS. NAVAIR TECHNICAL MANUAL PROGRAM LEARNING  OBJECTIVES:  Define  the purpose of technical publications. Identify the manual  that  outlines  the  management  of  the NAVAIR  Technical  Manual  Program. Recognize the types, styles, and formats of NAVAIR  technical  publications.  Recognize the systems used to identify technical manuals. Describe  the  means  of  updating  technical manuals. The primary purpose of technical publications is to help you perform your assigned maintenance tasks. If you are to maintain complex weapons systems, you must be able to get the required information from technical  manuals.  The  Department  of  Defense (DOD), the Department of the Navy (DON), and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) work together to maintain and improve the quality of aeronautic  technical  publications. The NAVAIR 00-25-100 manual describes the NAVAIR  Technical  Manual  Program  and  provides guidance on maintaining technical manuals. It covers such  topics  as  audit/inventory,  deficiency  reporting, storage, establishing libraries, ordering, changes, and responsibilities for use within a command. It also covers the use of Army/Air Force publications in the NAVAIR  system.  All  personnel  in  the  aviation maintenance ratings use this manual to maintain and manage technical manuals. Q1. As a technician, if you are to maintain complex weapons systems, where must you obtain the required   information? Q2. What  manual  provides  guidance  on  maintaining technical  manuals? TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS Technical publications prepared for the NAVAIR technical publication system are presented in specific types, styles, and formats. You should be familiar with the basic types, styles, and formats, and their intended use. Types of Technical Manuals Technical manuals are divided into two major types,  operational  and  maintenance.  These  manuals are the basic source of information for definition of operating  instructions,  tactical  application,  and  the maintenance and upkeep of hardware. They are also the main support or reference for the training program. Operational   Manuals.   Operational   manuals contain   descriptions   of   weapons   systems   with instructions for their effective use. These manuals, such  as  the  Naval  Air  Training  and  Operating 2-1