MIL-DTL-24784/14B(SH)
supervisory personnel, and other users having a general interest in the equipment can easily and
rapidly determine the purpose, physical and functional characteristics, and the operational
capabilities of the equipment.
3.6.3.1.1 Introduction. The introduction shall provide an explanation of the purpose, scope,
supersedure data, and ship or shore applicability of the technical manual, including the models,
serial numbers, and configurations covered. The interface relationship of the technical manual to
other referenced publications and the relationship of the equipment to referenced systems or other
equipment shall also be included. Warranty and guarantee information shall be included and shall
be in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations, including hardware modifications
(such as ship alterations, engineering change proposals, machinery alterations, ordnance
alterations, field changes, and so forth), as applicable (see 6.2).
3.6.3.1.2 Equipment description. The equipment description shall describe the intended use
(why, where, when, how, and with what), capabilities, and limitations of the equipment. Text
covering physical description or structural arrangement shall be brief, with special attention given
to avoiding unnecessary or repetitious details that are easily illustrated. The equipment, or all
units of the equipment shall be clearly illustrated and identified. If the technical manual covers
more than one equipment configuration, a table defining the differences shall be included.
Assembly and detail drawings as appropriate may be referenced.
3.6.3.1.3 Equipment illustration. Equipment illustrations shall be in accordance with the
requirements of MIL-DTL-24784.
3.6.3.1.3.1 Reference data. Reference data, equivalent to the following, shall be included in
tabular form:
a. Descriptive (identification plate data) which identifies manufacturer, type, model, part or
identifying number (PIN), Joint Electronic Type Designation (when applicable), repairable
identification code (RIC) and allowance parts list (APL), as applicable.
b. Functional characteristics, such as: power requirements, horsepower, pressure, capacity,
modes of operation, power output, frequency, pulse characteristics, sensitivity, selectivity,
including tolerances, where applicable.
c. Capabilities and limitations, such as: pounds of thrust, knots, turning radius, minimum and
maximum ranges, degree of coverage, resolution, accuracy.
d. Rated outputs, such as: wattages, voltages, horsepower, gallons per minute.
e. Environmental characteristics, such as: ambient temperatures, heat dissipation per unit,
humidity limits.
3.6.3.1.4 Equipment, accessories and document supplied. A tabular listing of all equipment and
documents supplied shall be included. List the equipment and its units (see 6.4.7), and accessories
(special tools, test equipment, miscellaneous parts, and Government furnished items) which form
a part of, or are supplied with the equipment. The table shall include the following:
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