ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
55 - 5552 Elevator Tab, Attach Fittings

Stabilizers

For specific reports pertaining to the fittings on the elevator or elevator tab which are used to supportequipment within the structure.

27 - 2730 Elevator Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts including actuator from the control column to the elevators that causemovement. Includes control-actuating mechanism for "ruddervators" installed on "V" tail aircraft. Doesnot include hinges, structure, and balance weights filed in JASC code 5520, or the autopilot servo inJASC code 2216. Typical parts are torque tube, cable, rod end, stops, actuator, feel computer, bracket,control valve, bob weight, etc.

55 - 5553 Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings

Stabilizers

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

27 - 2731 Elevator Tab Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts from the cockpit trim control to the elevator, ruddervator or stabilatortab, which controls position and movement. Includes the manual and electrical trim system parts. Doesnot include the hinges or structure, which are filed in JASC code 5520, the balance weights in JASCcode 5520, or the autopilot servo in JASC code 2216. Typical parts are jackscrew, cable, actuator,sensor, motor, chain, sprocket, indicator, etc.

55 - 5554 Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings

Stabilizers

For specific reports pertaining to the fittings on the rudder or rudder tab, which are used to supportequipment within the structure.

27 - 2740 Stabilizer Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts from the cockpit control to the stabilizer, except the actuator whichcontrols position of the horizontal stabilizer for pitch trim (usually found on high performance turbinepowered aircraft). Also for stabilator control systems on aircraft utilizing a single horizontal tail surfacefor both the stabilizer and elevator. Does not include structure in JASC code 5511. Typical parts arecable, bellcrank, pulley, control valve, indicator, etc.

55 - 5597 Stabilizer System Wiring

Stabilizers

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Stabilizer Systems.

27 - 2741 Stabilizer Position Indicating

Flight Controls

The system components and parts that sense, transmit, and indicate relative position of movablestabilizers for purpose of pitch trim. Typical parts are indicators, transmitters, etc.

56 - 5600 Window/Windshield System

Windows

For reports pertaining to the fuselage and crew compartment windows inclusive of windshields. Forreports of cockpit and cabin window or windshield defects reported with insufficient information to file ina specific JASC 5600 series code.

27 - 2742 Stabilizer Actuator

Flight Controls

The component which actuates the horizontal stabilizer to infinite angles of incidence to provide pitchtrim. Includes both manual and power assist types. Typical parts are actuator, actuator bracket, clutch,motor, seal, etc.