本文件是地面支持设备（GSE）技术手册的格式、结构和内容指南。本文件侧重于GSE行业的特定要求，不包括一般技术出版实践。GSE和制造商出版物的其他标准已经存在，可能会在本标准之外增加要求。这可能包括欧盟指令2006/42/EC。本文件以特定的条款编写，符合行业公认的惯例。当本标准中使用“应”一词时，它表示必须完全遵守且不允许出现差异的要求。当使用“应该”这个词时，它表示一种推荐的做法，允许手册作者使用自由裁量的判断。 本文件不适用于电子测试设备。

This document is a guideline for format, structure and content for ground support equipment (GSE) technical manuals. This document focuses on requirements specific to the GSE industry and does not cover general technical publication practices. Additional standards for GSE and for manufacturer's publications exist and may add requirements beyond what is covered in this standard. This may include EU Directive 2006/42/EC. This document is written in specific terms by intention, and conforms to recognized practices in the industry. When the word SHALL is used in this standard, it indicates a requirement that must be adhered to in total and does not allow for variance. When the word SHOULD is used, it indicates a recommended practice which allows the manual writer to use discretionary judgment. This document does not apply to electronic test equipment.