ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
67 - 6720 Tail Rotor Control System

Rotors Flight Control

The components and system parts which control movement about the vertical axis. The directionalcontrol may be accomplished by changing the tail rotor blade angle, or by directed compressed air (i.e.,NOTAR systems). Includes tail rotor control pedals, cables, rods, bellcranks, associated supportbrackets, compressed air ducts, valves, etc.

32 - 3200 Landing Gear System

Landing Gear

The units and components which furnish a means of supporting and steering the aircraft on the groundor water, and make it possible to retract and store the landing gear in flight. Includes the functioning andmaintenance aspects of the landing gear doors, but does not include the door structure, which iscovered in JASC Chapter 52. Use this code for general landing gear reports with insufficient informationfor filing in a more specific JASC 3200 series code.

67 - 6730 Rotorcraft Servo System

Rotors Flight Control

The system which ensures distribution of mechanical or electrical power to the rotor servo-controlsystem. Includes systems used to monitor and indicate operation of the servo control system. Typicalparts are pressure relief valves, electro valves, check valves, accumulators, etc.

32 - 3201 Landing Gear/Wheel Fairing

Landing Gear

The wheel fairings and attaching parts. Typical parts are bracket, fender, fairing, etc. The fairinglocation such as "nose wheel" should be shown in the "Part Location" field.

67 - 6797 Rotors Flight Control System Wiring

Rotors Flight Control

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

32 - 3210 Main Landing Gear

Landing Gear

The miscellaneous parts of the main landing gear system which cannot be directly associated with aspecific main gear code, such as attachment, emergency flotation or strut, axle, truck, etc. This code isnot to be used for the retraction/extension system or the doors. Landing gear location, left or rightshould be referenced in the "Part Location" field.

71 - 7100 Powerplant System

Powerplant

For general reports concerning the powerplant package. Avoid the use of this code if enoughinformation is provided to file in a more specific JASC 7100 series code.

32 - 3211 Main Landing Gear Attach Section

Landing Gear

The parts and assemblies, which attach the main landing gear to the airframe, structure. An entry in the"Part Location" field should include a reference to "left or right" gear. Typical parts are fitting, bolt, Ubolt,casting, supports, attaching hardware, etc.

71 - 7110 Engine Cowling System

Powerplant

The enclosure which houses engines for drag reducing and cooling. Includes attachment, structure andaccess doors. Does not include engine cylinder baffles of fire seals. Typical parts are latch, fastener,lockpin, hook, skin, nose cap, stud, access door, hinge, hinge pin, rivet, bracket, stiffener, etc.

32 - 3212 Emergency Flotation Section

Landing Gear

The helicopter inflatable floats and attaching parts which permit emergency landings on water. The floatmake and model, as well as the aircraft make and model should be included in the report. Typical partsare float valve, hose, bracket, cylinder, etc.