5. Format
A. Paragraphing and Outlining
The material within each Section is divided into main subjects with applicable paragraph headings
and sub-headings as required. This method not only helps keep information closely knit, but provides
a means of identifying material for reference purposes. For example, a portion of the Description Sec-
tion might logically follow this arrangement and paragraphing:
1. Control A. Interior Panel
(1) Protective devices
(a) Overload relay
(2) Contactors
B. Page Numbering
Page numbers do not run consecutively throughout the manual. Each page is identified by the Chap-
ter/Section number in which it appears, and by a page number within the Chapter/Section. Therefore,
the first page in each Section is page 1. These identifying numbers appear in the lower, outside cor-
ner of each page. Each page also bears a date located in the corner opposite the page number. This
date is either that of original issue, or of the latest revision. Any revision to the original text is identified
by a heavy black line in the left-hand margin. Illustrations follow a numbering system similar to page
numbering. The first Figure in each Section is Figure 1.
6. How to Use the Manual
A. General
This manual follows the format, rules and style proposed by, and generally accepted by members of
the Air Transport Association. Insofar as possible, information is grouped to help the user locate it
quickly. All tables, charts, diagrams, etc., as well as illustrations, are identified by Figure Number
(i.e.,
Fig. 2)
to avoid confusion.
B.How to Locate Information
Even if you have read the manual completely and thoroughly, the easiest and quickest way to locate
information is by using the Table of Contents. Look for new and added information at the end of the
section in which it is normally found.
(1) Table of Contents
The complete Table of Contents is relatively short. Even if the user has no idea where a certain
bit of information is located, the general location can be quickly found by running through the Ta-
ble of Contents. For example, some adjustment information is needed. A quick look at the Table
of Contents indicates that Adjustment/Test information is located in 3-3
(Chapter 3, Section 3).
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