The Electronic AIP (eAIP) Specification developed by EUROCONTROL provides a standard way to:
publish the content of an AIP (including AMDT, SUP and AIC) in a structured electronic format;
visualise the content of an AIP on a computer screen, using Web technology.
This manual is complementing the eAIP Specification by providing detailed instructions for eAIP editors in several particular areas. The content of this manual is based on feed-back received from pilot implementations.
A directory structure is suggested for eAIP-related files when managing the eAIP production process manually. This does not concern automatic production systems, which might very well use a different organisation. There are a number of different methods to specify the width of tables and columns in an eAIP. For each method, the document lists advantages and disadvantages, including their result in HTML and PDF.
The manual includes detailed procedures that can be followed to create an amendment to the eAIP. These procedures are not mandatory and other procedures can very well be designed, notably to adapt to local needs. Also included are instructions for digitally signing an eAIP, using x509 or PGP.