MIL-DTL-85383A(AS)
3.2.1.1 Aircraft structure visual index WP. The first volume of the structure repair manual
shall include an aircraft structure visual index. This WP shall be numbered WP 001 0l. The
aircraft structure visual index shall consist of an illustration which visually identifies each
structural group covered in the manual. This index is used with the structural group repair index
(3.2.9) to provide a quick reference to the repair data visually. This illustration shall include the
following:
a. Views of the aircraft, exploded as necessary, to clearly show location of each major
structural group covered by a technical content WP in the manuals.
b. An index number assigned to each structural group.
c. A table. This table may precede or follow the illustration portion of the index and shall be
in the following form:
ITEM
NOMENCLATURE
MANUAL/WP NUMBER
(1) Item column. This column shall show all assigned index numbers in numerical order.
(2) Nomenclature column: This column shall show the name by which each item is
identified throughout the manual.
(3) Manual/WP number column: When repair instructions are in the same manual as the
index illustration, this column shall show the number of the WP containing the
structural group repair index illustration (3.2.9) for the listed item. When the structural
group repair index illustration (3.2.9) for the listed item is in a different volume, this
column shall show the publication number and WP number containing the index for the
item.
3.2.2 Structure repair introduction WP. An introduction WP shall be prepared as specified in
MIL-DTL-81927. In addition to the requirements of MIL-DTL-81927, the following shall be
included when applicable:
a. Pertinent information on how to use the manual or volume.
b. An explanation of applicability notations used in the manual or volume.
c. Definitions of unique terminology used in the manual. The following shall be defined in
volumes to which they apply:
(1) Negligible damage.
(2) Repairable damage.
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