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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Aviation Technical Manuals Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0429
- Creators:
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National Air and Space Museum. Archives Division.
- Dates:
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1912-1987bulk 1930-1945
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1,765.61 Cubic feet1375 records center boxes; 1 flat box; 2 microfiche boxes
- Repository:
The Aviation Technical Manuals Collection contains over 40,000 original aviation technical manuals for aircraft, engines, aircraft components, and ground equipment.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection contains over 40,000 original aviation technical manuals for aircraft, engines, aircraft components, and ground equipment. The bulk of the material consists of military technical manuals (United States Air Force and Navy) with some civil aviation manuals as well. The bulk of the manuals relate to American-built equipment, although some foreign types are included. Whenever feasible, revisions are maintained separate from the basic manual.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Manufacturers and operators of aircraft and equipment produce large numbers of manuals for their air and ground crews. These manuals generally cover all phases of operation, from assembling the newly-purchased aircraft, operation and maintenance of the equipment, to storage of the equipment. Manuals are updated (revised) as new procedures are developed or modifications are made to existing models. New subtypes generally receive new manuals, although subtypes with the same procedures are generally grouped into the same manual, with new models being added in revisions.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No donor information, temporary deposit, varies, XXXX-0429, unknown
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Preferred Citation
Aviation Technical Manuals Collection, NASM Acc. XXXX.0429, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
National Air and Space Museum Archives
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