ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
55 - 5542 Rudder, Plate/Skin

Stabilizers

For specific reports pertaining to plates or skins on the rudder structure.

27 - 2710 Aileron Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts from the control column to the aileron surface that cause actuation(deflection). Includes manual and power assisted systems but does not include the autopilot actuationmechanism which is filed in JASC Chapter 22. Also includes brackets for the support or attachment of pulleys, pushrods, and bellcranks. Does not include control surface hinges or structure filed in JASCcode 5700. Typical parts are actuator, valve, rod end, pulley, cable, bellcrank, turnbuckle, stops, etc.

55 - 5543 Rudder, Tab Structure

Stabilizers

For reports pertaining to the structure of the movable surface hinged to the rudder surface for directionaltrim. Typical parts are skin, hinge fitting, spar, rib. The actuating mechanism is filed in JASC code2720.

27 - 2711 Aileron Tab Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts controlling movement and position of the trim tab on the aileron.Includes the cockpit control. Typical parts are jackscrew, cable, pulley, turnbuckle, stops, etc.

55 - 5544 Rudder Miscellaneous Structure

Stabilizers

For reports of miscellaneous structure on the rudder structure which aids in the support of the primarystructure. Includes such items as brackets, channels, stiffeners, doublers, clips, etc.]

27 - 2720 Rudder Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts from the cockpit pedals to the rudder surface which causemovement. Includes manual and power assisted systems other than the actuator and autopilotactuating mechanism. Also includes brackets for the support or attachment of pulleys, pushrods, andbellcranks. Does not include control surface hinges or structure (filed in JASC code 5540) or the yawdampers (filed in JASC code 2210). Typical parts are cable, rod end, turnbuckle, bolt, pedal, spring,torque tube, control valve, stops, etc.

55 - 5550 Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings

Stabilizers

For miscellaneous reports of fittings on the empennage structure which are used for the support of theflight control, but are not specifically addressed in JASC codes 5551 through 5554.

27 - 2721 Rudder Tab Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts of the rudder trim control system, from the cockpit control to therudder that causes deflection. Does not include hinges or structure, which are filed in JASC code 5543,or the yaw dampers, which are filed in JASC code 2210. Typical parts are actuator, actuator bracket,cable, pulley, chain, rod end, bellcrank, etc.

55 - 5551 Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings

Stabilizers

For specific reports pertaining to the fittings on the horizontal stabilizer which are used to supportequipment within the structure.

27 - 2722 Rudder Actuator

Flight Controls

The system components and parts which actuate the rudder. Typical parts are motor, actuator, actuatorbracket, jackscrew, rod-end, seals, etc.