Additional numbers may be added to show system
grouping breakout by volume or subsystem grouping
by subvolume. For example, in the number -2-2, the
second -2 indicates the second volume of a
maintenance manual. In the number -2-2.1, the .l
indicates a subvolume within the grouping.
Figure 2-16 shows examples of technical manual
number assignments.
Technical Manual Identification
Numbering System (TMINS)
The TMINS numbering system is part of the effort
to standardize technical manual numbers for all ships,
aircraft, and equipment. Navy Standard Technical
Manual Identification Numbering System,
NAVAIRINST 4160.1, establishes the TMINS for
aeronautic publications. The TMINS provides a single
Figure 2-16.—Specific examples of technical manual number assignments.
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