Recommended Practice
Passenger Rail Equipment Technical Documentation
Abstract
This Recommended Practice defines a development process and organizational details to be used as a model to procure rolling stock technical documentation. This document details the requirements for operations and maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs to achieve maximum utility and on-the-job
practicality.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-IM-RP-002-98 | Rev. 2 | 08/09/2017 | Published | Current |
Keywords
front-end analysis, manuals, rolling stock technical documentation, technical documentation
Summary
This document defines the development process and organizational details to be used as a model in the development of contractor-provided passenger car technical documentation. It details the requirements for maximum utility and on-the-job practicality for operations and maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs. By implementing the front-end analysis process described herein, technical documentation developers can ensure that all operating and maintenance task requirements are identified. Once the tasks are identified, they can be developed (written) in any format to satisfy local documentation needs and specifics for newly manufactured equipment.
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