ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
55 - 5512 Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin

Stabilizers

For specific reports of plates/skins on the horizontal stabilizer.

25 - 2570 Accessory Compartment

Equipment/Furnishings

The compartments for the housing of various components or accessories with insufficient information tofile in a more specific JASC 2500 series code.

55 - 5513 Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure

Stabilizers

For reports pertaining to the structure and attachment of the tab surface mounted on movable stabilizersand stabilators. Includes hinge brackets and bearings/bushings. Does not include the actuatingmechanism filed in JASC code 2740. Typical parts are hinge, skin, rib, spar, etc.

25 - 2571 Battery Box Structure

Equipment/Furnishings

The structure supporting, vents, and provides overboard draining for aircraft batteries. Typical parts arevent cap, drain tube, insulator, cover, etc.

55 - 5514 Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure

Stabilizers

For reports of miscellaneous structure on the horizontal stabilizer structure which aids in the support ofthe primary structure. Includes such items as brackets, channels, stiffeners, doublers, clips, etc.

25 - 2572 Electronic Shelf Section

Equipment/Furnishings

The shelves and attaching parts supporting the electronic equipment within the fuselage. Does notinclude the equipment used for equipment cooling such as fans, and blower motors.

55 - 5520 Elevator Structure

Stabilizers

For reports pertaining to the structural aspects of the movable airfoil hinged to the horizontal stabilizerfor longitudinal control. Includes the "ruddervator" on V-tail aircraft and balance weights. Does notinclude the stabilator structure which is filed in JASC code 5510 or the torque tubes which are filedunder the actuating mechanism in JASC code 2730. Typical parts are hinge, hinge fittings, bearing,bolt, miscellaneous structure, etc.

25 - 2597 Equipment/Furnishings Wiring

Equipment/Furnishings

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Equipment/Furnishing Systems.

55 - 5521 Elevator, Spar/Rib

Stabilizers

For specific reports of spars/ribs on the elevator.

26 - 2600 Fire Protection System

Fire Protection

The fixed and portable units and components which detect and indicate fire or smoke, and store anddistribute fire extinguishing agent to all protected areas of the aircraft. For reports of a general naturewith insufficient information to file in a more specific JASC 2600 series code.