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3.4 The use of "shall", "should", and "may". The use of "shall" is used to express a binding
requirement. "Should" and "may" are used to express non-mandatory requirements.
3.5 Operator's manual (-10).
3.5.1 General. The operator's manual shall describe briefly and concisely the operation of the
complete aircraft. UAS shall include ground stations and other elements in addition to the
actual air vehicles. The description of aircraft, aircraft systems, sub-systems, and components
shall contain only that detail required to explain the operation, operational procedures, and
checks necessary for the pilot to safely and efficiently operate the aircraft, aircraft systems,
and mission equipment during flight and ground operation.
3.5.2 Hierarchical breakdown. An Operator's Manual begins with: volumes (if required),
chapters, sections and subsections. Each division used should have at least two occurrences
(for example where there is a Volume 1, there should be a Volume 2; where there is a Chapter
1, there should be a Chapter 2; etc.). Multiple volumes should be partitioned only between
chapters.
3.5.2.1 Volume size. Division into volumes shall occur when the number of printed pages
(excluding pocket TMs) exceeds 1,000 pages or 500 sheets. Each volume shall not exceed
1,000 pages or 500 sheets. An MTF or CL (4 ½ x 8 inches) volume shall not exceed 500
pages or 250 sheets. Foldouts are counted in page units (sheets).
3.5.2.2 Volume content. Each volume of a series shall display the TM number on its cover
and all pages that make up the volume. Each volume of a series shall contain a title block
page and table of contents. The first volume shall contain a complete (including all volumes
information) table of contents.
3.5.3 Chapters. Each operator's manual prepared in accordance with this specification shall be
divided as follows:
Front Matter
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Aircraft and Systems Description and Operation
Chapter 3 Avionics
Chapter 4 Mission Equipment
Chapter 5 Operating Limits and Restrictions
Chapter 6 Weight/Balance and Loading
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