Standard Practices/Structures

For reports of aircraft structural problems of a general nature which affects two or more areas. Includesreports of lightning strikes which cannot be associated with a specific JASC code.

Reciprocating Engine

For reports of engine cylinders and associated parts including the intake pipes and valve pushrods/housing. Also includes the cylinder baffles furnished by the engine manufacturer for enginecooling. Does not include the connecting rods or cylinder flange hold down bolts/studs which are in filedJASC code 8520. Typical parts are piston, piston pin, exhaust valve, intake valve, valve guide, rockerarm, valve cover, cylinder, pushrod housing, intake pipe, piston pin plug, valve spring, rocker shaft,piston ring, oil drain lines, clamp, baffles, etc.

Air Conditioning

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Air Conditioning System.

Standard Practices/Structures

For all balloon reports irrespective of location or component involved. Includes all airship reportsirrespective of location or component involved. Also includes reports for water ballast. Typical parts arestitching, seam, fabric, burner, valve, handle, valve seat, manifold and burner fuel tank, etc.

Reciprocating Engine

The case or section where accessories and associated engine drives are located. Includes theaccessory pads, drives and drive seals but not the accessories. Does not include oil pump, filter orinternal lubricating system which are filed in JASC code 8550. Typical parts are seal, gear, drive shaft,case, bearing, spacer. The power recovery turbine (PRT) drive shaft, coupling, and gears are also filedin this code.

Auto Flight

The units and components that furnish a means of automatically controlling flight of the aircraft. Includes those units and components controlling direction, heading, attitude, altitude, and speed. Use this code when there is insufficient information to file in a more specific JASC 2200 series code.

Doors

The removable units used for entrance or exit, and for enclosing other structure contained within thefuselage. Includes passenger and crew doors, cargo doors, emergency exits, etc. Electrical andhydraulic systems associated with door control are included as appropriate. Use this code for doorreports of a general nature which affect two or more specific type of doors or are reported withinsufficient information to file in a more specific JASC 5200 series code.

Reciprocating Engine

The components and parts that provide oil pressure and distribute lubricating oil within the engine.Includes the plumbing leading to and from the using external systems and components which utilizeengine system oil for operation. Does not include the externally mounted oil system storage tanks andconnecting lines which are filed in JASC code 7910, or the oil cooler lines, hoses, and drain valves inJASC code 7920. Typical parts are pressure and scavenge pump, impeller, housing, filter, air-oilseparator, crankcase breather, screen, element, relief valve, drive gear, adapter, pan, dipstick, cap,propeller governor oil lines, etc.

Auto Flight

For reports of miscellaneous parts associated with the autopilot system used for controlling attitude and direction. Typical parts are yaw damper, cable, switch, sensor, relay, etc. The major components such as computer, servo, and controller are to be filed in the specific JASC 2200 series code.

Doors

For reports of cabin entrance doors. Does not include door frames, warning systems, or cabinemergency exit doors/hatches. Typical parts are hinges, actuators, latches, handle, seals, structure,spring, cable, bellcrank, skin, etc.