40 Questions
What is the primary role of the COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department?
Publishing technical publications with standardized content and usability
Who is the single point of contact for a program relating to end-to-end management of publications?
The LEM
What is the responsibility of the LEM in relation to IPT processes?
Overseeing IPT processes affecting fleet CTPL management
When should COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department managers be engaged?
Early in the program to partner with programs
Who issues technical manuals for aircraft operation and maintenance?
The Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
What organization is responsible for executing NAVAIR's policies for technical manual distribution and repository?
NATEC
What is NATEC designated as for all NAVAIR TMs?
Authoritative source and technical manual repository
What is the primary goal of designating NATEC as the authoritative source and technical manual repository?
To ensure configuration management and control of technical data
What is the primary purpose of Navy TMs?
To provide instructions for the use and maintenance of weapons systems
What are the two main types of TMs?
Operations and maintenance
What is the purpose of COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department?
To establish and manage TM policies
What is the role of NAVAIR in TM management?
To ensure quality content and usability of TMs
What is the purpose of NATOPS Flight Manual?
To standardize operating procedures
What is an example of a maintenance manual?
Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs)
Why may not every task or maintenance procedure be described in the manual?
Because standard shop practice, basic technical knowledge, task complexity, and safety considerations are governing criteria
Where can a complete list of manuals be found?
In WP 004 00
Why doesn't the ELMS application user need to submit an Automatic Distribution Requirements List (ADRL)?
Because their requirements are updated in real time via the NATEC TMAPS website.
What does 'shall' and 'must' indicate in this publication?
The procedure is mandatory.
What is the reference number for the directive that makes these procedures mandatory for all Naval Aviation units?
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2
In what format is the manual 1-3 NA 00-25-100 optimized for usage?
Portable Document File (PDF)
Where can you view existing TPDRs prior to July 2010?
On both JDRS and NATEC websites.
What is the purpose of WP 015 00?
To provide information on TPDRs.
What is the purpose of hyperlinks in the digital manual?
To enable easy access to referenced work packages, paragraphs, and e-mail addresses
How do you enter TPDRs against this manual?
Directly through JDRS.
What is the recommended way to return to the previous view location after using a hyperlink?
Use the 'Back arrow' key of the Adobe command line
Who can provide assistance if you need help?
A Technical Data Management Specialist (TDMS).
How are technical manuals, technical directives, and military specifications/standards identified in the text?
By the basic number
What does 'may' indicate in this publication?
The procedure is optional.
What is the responsibility of the user regarding the references cited in the manual?
To determine the current status of any references being used
Where can you find comments and recommendations by user personnel?
In this manual.
Where can the manual 1-3 NA 00-25-100 be viewed?
On the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) website
What is the purpose of the manual NA 00-25-604?
To provide an overview of the NAVAIR processes for the acquisition and life cycle management of NAVAIR technical publications
Who renders a decision on the use or applicability of technical manuals in cases of local user activity controversy?
Type Commanders (TYCOMs)
What is the purpose of the Technical Publications Deficiency Report (TPDR) through Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS)?
To report deficiencies in technical manuals
What is the role of the COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department in relation to technical manuals?
Acquiring and sustaining technical manuals
What is the purpose of the OPNAV Form 3710/6?
To request changes to NATOPS flight manuals
Who is responsible for identifying the need for new or modified technical manuals?
Logistics Element Managers (LEMs)
What is the role of the Integrated Program Team/Fleet Support Team (IPT/FST) in relation to technical manuals?
Identifying the need for technical manuals
What is the purpose of the Airworthiness Issue Resolution System (AIRS) website?
To resolve airworthiness issues
Who is responsible for establishing, managing, and monitoring the end-to-end policies, processes, and execution for technical publications?
COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department
Study Notes
COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department
- Acts as the primary fleet champion for ensuring NAVAIR technical publication products achieve quality in content and usability, standardization in "look and feel," and timely distribution by standard processes.
- Defines all policies relative to the distribution, repository, and archive of technical manuals.
- Manages and monitors the end-to-end policies, processes, and execution for technical manuals.
LEM's Responsibilities
- Coordinates and manages efforts across NAVAIR sites/organizations and contractors producing TMs.
- Oversees IPT processes that may affect fleet Central Technical Publications Library (CTPL) management of the TM product.
- Acts as the single point of contact for the program for all matters relating to the end-to-end management of publications.
Authorized Issuing Commands
- TMs issued within the naval establishment for aircraft and related systems operation and maintenance are issued under the direction of the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command.
- TMs concerned with flight personnel training and air operations are issued by the authority of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and under the direction of the Commander, Naval.
Distribution of Technical Manuals
- NATEC is responsible for executing NAVAIR's policies relative to the distribution, repository, and archive of technical manuals.
- NATEC is designated as the authoritative source and technical manual repository for all NAVAIR TMs, whether they are in paper or digital format.
Technical Manual Program
- NA 00-25-604 provides NAVAIR TM providers and managers with guidance and an overview of the scope of the NAVAIR processes for the acquisition and life cycle management of NAVAIR technical publications.
- Assigns roles and responsibilities for establishing, managing, monitoring, and executing end-to-end TM processes.
Use of Technical Manuals
- Navy TMs contain a description of weapons systems, weapons, components, and equipment with instructions for their use and maintenance.
- TMs are usually divided into two main types: operations and maintenance.
- Examples of TM categories include operations manuals, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) manuals.
Mission Aligned Organization/Integrated Program Team (MAO/IPT) Roles and Responsibilities
- The Program Management Office (PMO), through the Integrated Program Team/Fleet Support Team (IPT/FST), Logistics Element Managers (LEMs) or Data Managers (DMs) organization, identifies the need for TMs in support of new weapon systems, subsystems, support equipment, related hardware, firmware, or software procurements.
- COMFRC FST HQ Technical Data Department personnel are assigned responsibility for overall policy and processes for the centralized acquisition and sustainment of TMs.
Comments and Recommendations
- Comments and recommendations by user personnel are appreciated and can be submitted through the Technical Publications Deficiency Report (TPDR) system.
- TPDRs can be entered directly through JDRS or viewed on the NATEC website.
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS LIBRARY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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