Title: Distinguish between drawings and diagrams.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology II (20114-II) > Section: Exploring Aircraft Design and Drawings

Distinction should include

- comparing drawings and sketches with diagrams used in maintenance manuals (e.g., exploded-view, flowchart, electrical-wiring diagram)
- recognizing that drawings are hand drawn or use computer-aided design (CAD) software, and diagrams are comprised of generated symbols and pictures
- determining that diagrams are a way to conceptualize design, whereas drawings offer specific design instructions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are drawings and diagrams different?
- What are the benefits of using CAD vs. a hand-drawn diagram?