ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
57 - 5700 Wing Structure

Wings

For reports pertaining to the center wing and outer wing structural units and associated components andmembers which support the aircraft in flight. This code should be used for general reports of the primarywing structure.

27 - 2770 Gust Lock Damper System

Flight Controls

The system and components protecting flight control surfaces from movement and damage by windgusts while the aircraft is on the ground. Includes cockpit controlled surface locks common in lightaircraft and independent hydraulic gust damper units mounted at each flight control surface on large jetpowered aircraft. Does not include the dampening feature of the flight control power boost systems,which are filed with the specific control system (i.e., rudder damper). Typical parts are damper, cylinder,seal, rod end, lock pin cable, etc.

57 - 5710 Wing Main, Frame Structure

Wings

For general reports of wing structure defects which affect two or more related parts or are reported withinsufficient information to file in a more specific 5700 JASC code. Does not include reports pertaining tofuel tank sealing which are filed in JASC code 2810. Excessive use of this code should be avoided ifpossible.

27 - 2780 Leading Edge Slat Control System

Flight Controls

The system components and parts except the actuator and position indicating system that controls theposition and movement of the wing leading edge devices used for lift augmenting. Does not include thestructure, hinges, and parts that do not cause movement of the surface filed in JASC code 5754. Typical parts are leading edge flaps, variable opening wing slots, priority valve, switch, cable, pulley,actuator bracket, torque shaft, regulator, etc.

57 - 5711 Wing Spar

Wings

For reports pertaining to the spar in the wing structure.

27 - 2781 Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System

Flight Controls

The transmitter, indicator, warning lamps, and associated circuitry providing relative position informationof wing leading edge devices to the flight crew.

57 - 5712 Wing, Rib/Bulkhead

Wings

For reports pertaining to the ribs/bulkhead in the wing structure.

27 - 2782 Leading Edge Slat Actuator

Flight Controls

The component causing movement of the wing leading edge device control surfaces. Does not includerelated system or position indicating. Typical parts are actuator, actuator bracket, seal, etc.

57 - 5713 Wing, Longeron/Stringer

Wings

For reports pertaining to the longerons or stringers in the wing structure.

27 - 2797 Flight Control System Wiring

Flight Controls

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