ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
54 - 5420 Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure

Nacelles/Pylons

For reports on the fittings on the nacelles/pylons used for the attachment to its connecting structure,powerplant, thrust reverser, and for the support of equipment within thenacelle/pylon.

25 - 2561 Life Jacket

Equipment/Furnishings

For reports of defective parts of life jackets used for flotation of individual persons. Include the life jacket make and model in the report if available.

54 - 5497 Nacelle/Pylon System Wiring

Nacelles/Pylons

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Nacelle/Pylon System.

25 - 2562 Emergency Locator Beacon

Equipment/Furnishings

The components transmitting an electronic signal on an emergency frequency to assist in locating a crashed aircraft. Typical parts are impact switch, antenna, battery pack, etc.

55 - 5500 Empennage Structure

Stabilizers

The horizontal and vertical stabilizers include the structure of the elevator and rudder. For generalreports of empennage structure which affect two or more surfaces or are reported with insufficientinformation to file in a more specific JASC 5500 series code. This code is also used for reports thatpertain to flying wires.

25 - 2563 Parachute

Equipment/Furnishings

For the reporting of defective parts of parachutes used for reducing landing roll distance as well as forpersonnel jumping. The parachute make and model is beneficial if available.

55 - 5510 Horizontal Stabilizer Structure

Stabilizers

For reports pertaining to the structural aspects of horizontal stabilizer and stabilators or canard. Includesfuselage and boom-to-surface attach fittings. Does not include actuating mechanism filed in JASC code2742.

25 - 2564 Life Raft

Equipment/Furnishings

The inflatable component which provides emergency flotation for two or more persons in event ofditching in water. Typical parts are bottle, valve, oral pump, etc.

55 - 5511 Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib

Stabilizers

For specific reports of spars/ribs on the horizontal stabilizer.

25 - 2565 Escape Slide

Equipment/Furnishings

The inflatable component which enables rapid evacuation from an aircraft cabin to ground level duringemergencies on the ground. The slide should be identified by make and model if possible and shouldinclude location. Typical parts are valve, bottle, inflation handle, mount brackets, door, latch, etc.