TM-9-2320-283-13-P
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) M915A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL)
AUGUST 2012
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR TECHNICAL MANUAL
Equipment operators shall familiarize themselves with the format and use of this Technical Manual (TM) prior
to operating equipment or performing routine maintenance. Learning how to use this TM will enable
personnel to quickly locate information, gain proper knowledge of the equipment, and shorten the time
necessary to complete the required procedure. Features of this TM are:
Work Package Format –
This TM is organized in Work Package (WP) format. Each WP is an
individual, stand-alone unit of information identified by a four-digit sequence number. WPs are
positioned within the TM in sequential order (i.e., 0001, 0002, 0003, etc.) and each WP is page
numbered consecutively after the sequence number at the bottom of each page (i.e., 0001-1, 00001-2,
0001-3, etc.).
Text Design –
A table of contents is located in the front matter section of the TM. WP titles and
sequence numbers are listed in the table of contents in sequential order. WPs are organized into
chapters based on subject and chapters are listed in the table of contents. Chapter title pages are
positioned sequentially within the TM and each chapter title page contains an index of the WPs in
that chapter only. In addition to the table of contents and chapter title pages, a separate subject index
is located in the rear matter section of the TM. The subject index is organized in alphabetical order
with WP sequence and page numbers provided. Each WP contains identification information which
includes the following:
Maintenance level(s) – This identifies what maintenance level(s) can perform the task.
WP title – This identifies the name and title of the procedure, and where applicable, the title of the
subtasks within the WP.
Effectivity notice – This is only listed when a WP does not apply to all configurations or modles of
the equipment, in which case only the model(s) that apply are listed.
Initial setup – Initial setup requirements may be listed after WP identification information above. The
initial setup contains a list of all tools, materials/parts, authorized personnel, reference information,
and equipment conditions that must be performed first. Special environment conditions and any other
specific information required to perform the complete task may also be included.
Use of Text and Illustrations –
WP text may be presented as general information written in
paragraphs, a single task having numbered steps, or two or more subtasks each containing seperate
information; e.g., removal, inspection, installation. Where steps are used, they must be followed in
the order which they are numbered. When illustrations are used, they are located after the text to
which they apply on facing two-page modules, and are identified in the text by figure and item
numbers. Each illustration has a figure number and title beneath it, and may contain item numbers
with arrows pointing to each part called out in the corresponding text. Illustrations callouts are
numbered sequentially, starting at the 11 o’clock position and continuing clockwise around each
illustration. Tables and figures are numbered sequentially within each WP. Abbreviations and
acronyms are spelled out within the text the first time they appear in the manual only. A list of all
abbreviations and acronyms used in this TM is provided in General Information, WP 0001.
ABOUT YOUR TECHNICAL MANUAL
The format of this TM is designed to make accessing information quick and easy. The following example
describes how to use the format for finding information within this TM. The example is intended as a guide
and should be reviewed and put to memory before attempting to use this manual. If you have any questions
after reviewing the following example, don’t hesitate to ask your supervisor.
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