Technical Authoring & IETP Creation of Regional Turboprop Aircraft (40 Seater)
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Project Scope
This project involved the end-to-end development and publication of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) for a 40-seater regional turboprop aircraft. The objective was to create a complete suite of technical manuals that adhere to the S1000D international specification, ensuring consistency, modularity, and content reusability.
The scope included:
- Analyzing and validating source data provided by the customer
- Authoring structured content in XML format
- Creating high-quality 2D illustrations and 3D animations
- Structure data in Common source data module (CSDB)
- Ensuring full compliance with S1000D standards throughout development
Project Deliverables
- Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)
- Multi-platform compatibility (desktop, tablet, etc.)
- Interactive interface with real-time updates and cross-referencing capabilities
- Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC)
- Part numbers, descriptions, manufacturer details, and sourcing information
- Includes both 2D technical drawings and 3D animations for enhanced clarity
- Aircraft Fault Isolation Manual (AFI)
- Structured fault isolation logic trees
- Diagnostic steps with reference to test points and fault symptoms
- Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
- Detailed maintenance workflows
- Enriched with illustrations, safety notes, required tools, and materials
- Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
- Interactive electrical schematics and circuit diagrams
- Supports circuit tracing and troubleshooting
- User Manual
- Simplified operating instructions for non-technical users
- Includes functional descriptions of aircraft systems
- Instruction Manual
- Detailed, step-by-step procedural guidance
- Targeted toward technicians and assembly personnel
All deliverables were developed in alignment with the S1000D standard, ensuring structured, modular, and updatable documentation for long-term sustainability and ease of maintenance.
Key Tools
- Arbortext Editor – For authoring XML-based S1000D-compliant content
- R4i Writer & R4i IPD Manager – For content creation and parts catalogue management
- R4i Common Source Database (CSDB) – For centralized data module storage, configuration control, and version management
- Tech Illustrator / ISO Draw CAD Process – For converting STEP files into 2D and 3D technical illustrations
- IETM Viewer – Interactive digital viewer for end-user access to all manuals in IETP format
