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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A separation sheet divides each chapter. The separation sheet shows the number of the
chapter and the title.
The main contents of each group of chapters are given below:
(1) Group A - Introduction
Chapter 1 describes about the AMM and Chapter 2 describes how to use the AMM.
(2) Group B - Aircraft General
Chapter 3 describes the general description of the airplane and its systems.
Chapter 4 describes the data about the Airworthiness Limitations and certification of
the airplane.
Chapter 5 contains the Scheduled Maintenance Checklist. Some tasks require a
maintenance procedure. The scheduled maintenance checklist identifies the chapter
in the manual that gives the maintenance procedure for the task. It also tells you
where to find general information.
Chapters 6 to 10 describe about the dimensions of the airplane and general
procedures such as towing, parking and weighing.
Chapter 11 describes about the placards and markings which are important for the
safe operation of the airplane.
Chapter 12 contains servicing tasks such as refueling and lubrication. It also contains
data about cleaning the airplane.
(3) Group C - Airframe Systems
Chapter 20 contains the standard practices for airframe maintenance.
Chapters 21 to 34 describe about the airframe systems. They include the avionics
systems (such as communications (23)) and the mechanical systems (such as flight
controls (27)).
Chapter 31 shows the location of the instruments. The chapter which is applicable to
the system gives the details. For example, Chapter 27 gives the details for the flap
position indicator.
(4) Group D - Structure
Chapter 51 contains data about the design of the airframe. It also gives instructions
for assessing damage to the airframe and how to do minor repairs.
Chapters 52 to 57 describe about each part of the structure.
(5) Group E - Propeller
Chapter 61 contains the maintenance procedures for the propeller. Refer to the
propeller manufacturer’s manual for other data.
(6) Group F - Engine
This group of chapters describes the engine and its systems. It contains the
maintenance procedures for maintenance of the engine on the airplane. Refer to the
engine manufacturer’s manual for other data.
(7) Group G - Wiring Diagrams
This group of chapters describes the wiring diagrams.
C. Chapter Configuration
The first page of each chapter shows the number of the chapter and the title. The second
page shows the contents. Where applicable, each chapter and section contains the
topics that follow:
- Description and Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Practices. Where applicable the Maintenance Practices give data on the
following procedures:
- Servicing
- Removal and Installation
INTRODUCTION
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