MIL-DTL-87929D
APPENDIX K
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS (HAND-HELD
FLIGHT COMPUTERS) TECHNICAL MANUAL
K.1 SCOPE.
K.1.1 Scope. This appendix provides the special or unique criteria, in addition to the provisions of this
speciication, required for development of an Operator Instructions (Hand-Held Flight Computers) Technical
Manual (TM). The markup tags described herein are based on rules outlined in MIL-HNDBK-28001 and
ISO 8879. The Document Type Deinition (DTD) subset associated with this appendix provides the structure
and content of documents prepared in accordance with this speciication. The information contained in and
referred to in this appendix forms a part of the standard and is intended for compliance. The Document
Type Deinition (DTD) referenced herein may be obtained directly from the preparing activity (see A.4.3).
K.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
Not applicable.
K.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
K.3.1 Hand-held light computer operation instructions. This manual covers operation of hand-held
range, takeoff and landing, and air navigation computers. These computers may be disc or slide rule
types constructed of heavy paper, metal, or plastic, and inscribed with the scales and calibrations needed
by the aircrew for solving appropriate problems.
K.3.1.1 Preparation. The general manner of preparation shall be in accordance with 3.4.1 and 3.4.1.1,
except it shall not contain alphabetical or master list of special tools, test equipment, and consumables WPs.
Page size shall be determined by the size of the carrying case for the computer.
K.3.1.2 Text content. The manual shall not deal with detailed theory of operation, but shall contain
information necessary for the eficient operation of the computer by personnel having operating experience.
K.3.1.3 Abbreviations. Abbreviations on the computer itself shall be abbreviated in the same manner
when reference is made thereto.
K.3.1.4 Illustrations.
Illustrations and diagrams shall be used to clarify and supplement the related text.
K.3.1.5 Operation WP. This WP shall contain detailed practical operation instructions in proper sequence for
a complete step-by- step, start-to-inish cycle. Such instructions shall be suficient to satisfy the requirements
of personnel responsible for operation of the computer. Preliminary adjustments and settings, explanation of
each step and where to obtain readings shall be included. Representative examples shall be provided. When
operation is relatively simple, the operation instructions may be included in the foreword WP.
K.4 DOCUMENT TYPE DEFINITION.
K.4.1 SGML document type deinition. Data to be delivered digitally in accordance with this speciication
shall be SGML tagged using the DTD applicable to Operator Instructions (Hand-Held Flight Computers)
Technical Manual.
K.5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
K.5.1 Document type deinition. The DTD associated with this appendix provides the structure and content
of documents prepared in accordance with this speciication. The DTD is available in a digital format.
See A.4.3, for information on obtaining the ile.
K.5.2 Tag description table. The tag description table (TDT) provides detailed descriptions of the tags
and provides the element tagging structure, full element name, tag minimization requirements, element
structure, referencing elements, source paragraph, and attribute descriptions unique to the element. See A.4.3,
for information on obtaining this table.
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