Technical Data and Integrated Logistics Support
From technical orders and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning and configuration management, we align engineering data with sustainment strategy across complex system portfolios. Our analysis ensures lifecycle readiness, traceability, and operational continuity so decision-makers understand the long-term impact of sustainment and modernization investments.
IETMs and ILS
CFT’s capabilities include the conversion of existing documentation and associated manufacturer and commercial manuals into required formats such as S1000D. We produce a variety of technical publications including the IETMs for multiple aircraft platforms with recent deliveries in S1000D Issue 3.0 and 4.1. Our capabilities include the integration of technical directives with existing source documents to create a complete and comprehensive IETM. CFT has the ability to include interactive flow-tracing schematics and can author IETMs for both the NAVAIR Standard IETM Viewer (NSIV) and the US Army Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) supported viewers.
Our technical publications and documentation capabilities add tremendous value to the integrated logistics support and sustainment requirements of our customers. The design, writing, illustration, production, and sustainment of technical publications and manuals to meet US Navy, Air Force and international client standards and specifications allows CFT to provide:
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Principles of Aircraft, Weapons Systems, Sensors and Communications Gear Operations
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Crew Station Maintenance Manuals (CSMM)
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Testing, Troubleshooting and Fault Isolation
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Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs) and Job Guides (JGs)
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB)
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Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRCs)
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Equipment Arrangement Manuals (EAM) – Page-Based or Virtual Reality (VR)
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IETP/IETM (S1000D & MIL-STD-3001)
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Intelligent/Interactive Schematics
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Naval Aviation Technical Information Product (NATIP)
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Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS)
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Military Aircraft and Weapons Systems Maintenance Curriculum
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Additionally, our capabilities include development of VR/AR environments, graphics creation in multiple formats, CAD illustrations, configuration management, review and update of technical data packages, creation of testing, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Individual system-level IETMs covering all aspects of a single system at the WRA or SRA level
Integration of Technical Directives (TDs) and revisions to technical data into complete platform IETMs providing all of the Organization- level maintenance information for an entire aircraft type/model/series
Content Authored
•Troubleshooting
•Principles of Operation
•Servicing
•Testing
​•Fault Isolation
•Maintenance Instructions
•Schematic Diagrams
•Illustrated Parts Data
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S1000D is a non-proprietary, internationally recognized standard enabling system-agnostic technical data delivery and management
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It uses a Common Source Database (CSDB) to store modular data, allowing consistent publishing in print or XML/web formats from a single authoritative source
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Information can be tailored and published as targeted subsets to meet specific user requirements
NAVAIR Standard IETM Viewer (NSIV) and the US Army Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) viewers
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•Interactive simulations of system operation​​
•Animations, video playback and manipulatable 3D models​​​
•Merlin flow-tracing schematics​
•All illustrations delivered as
editable CGM or SVG vector graphics​​
•IETMs can be hosted on standard PEMA laptops, NMCI workstations or other Windows PCs
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S1000D enables full configuration control and precise filtering of applicable technical data
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Its modular data structure can be applied to legacy content, supporting modernization without full reauthoring
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It establishes a common standard for data exchange across stakeholders and related programs, improving interoperability and collaboration.
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An active international standards body ensures the specification evolves with emerging technologies while maintaining backward compatibility and protecting existing data investments
Systems Supported
•Communications
•Navigation
•Identification
•Networking
•Information Analysis
•Data Link
•EO/IR
•MTS
•Acoustics
•ES/ESM
•RADAR
•Cryptography
Technical Documentation Expertise
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We research, develop, and publish a wide range of DoD technical documentation, including IETMs, engineering drawing packages, operations and maintenance manuals, NATOPS/NATIP publications, training guides, software operator manuals (SOMs), ULSS products, and technical specifications.
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Our team brings deep expertise in NAVAIR technical documentation, certification requirements, and associated processes. Every deliverable is produced under a rigorous internal Quality Assurance Program to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
We support the full lifecycle of technical data development and sustainment, including:
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High-definition technical photography and drafting (AutoCAD, Visio)
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Reverse engineering of mechanical drawings and equipment plans
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Provisioning and Technical Data Package (TDP) development
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Configuration management and data control
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Technical data review, revision, and modernization
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Test procedure and troubleshooting documentation
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Engineering synthesis of source data into structured publications
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Scanning, digitization, and archival of legacy documentation
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Technical library and records management
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Computer-based training
