ATA CHAPTER

ATA Description
21 - 2120 Air Distribution System

Air Conditioning

The system used to induct and distribute air. Does not include valves that are a part of the temperature control, pressurization, or the distribution fan. Typical parts are equipment rack cooling systems, ozone converters, scoops, ducting, inlets, check valves, wiring, etc.

45 - 4597 Central Maintenance System Wiring

Central Maintenance System (CMS)

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Central Maintenance System.

80 - 8012 Engine Start Valves/Controls

Starting

The valves and controls used for starting engines.

21 - 2121 Air Distribution Fan

Air Conditioning

For reports pertaining to the fan/blower including associated motor which distributes air within the confine for comfort or equipment cooling. Typical parts are bearing, bushing, motor, etc.

49 - 4900 Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System

Airborne Auxiliary Power

The airborne auxiliary power units (APU) installed on aircraft for the purpose of generating and supplyinga single type or combination of auxiliary electric, hydraulic, pneumatic or other power. Does not includegenerators, alternators, hydraulic pumps, etc., or their connecting systems which supply and deliverpower to their respective aircraft systems. Use this code for reports of a general nature with insufficient information to file in a specific JASC 4900 series code, or for reports which involve two or more APUsystems. An entry "APU" is acceptable if no specific part is reported. The APU as well as aircraft makeand model should be reported if known.

80 - 8097 Engine Starting System Wiring

Starting

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Engine Starting System.

21 - 2130 Cabin Pressure Control System

Air Conditioning

For reports of miscellaneous system components or parts other than the controller, indicator, sensor, regulator, or outflow valves. Typical parts are amplifier, switch, electrical connector, etc.

49 - 4910 APU Cowling/Containment

Airborne Auxiliary Power

The system of cowling and other components used to cover the auxiliary power unit, and contain anybroken parts in the event of an external failure.

81 - 8100 Exhaust Turbine System (Reciprocating)

Turbocharging

For reports of exhaust turbine systems for reciprocating engines. Includes power recovery turbineassemblies and turbocharger units when external to the engine.

21 - 2131 Cabin Pressure Controller

Air Conditioning

For the reports pertaining to the controller units only and not for the system. The defective part should be identified by the part name and part number whenever possible.