Top-level ATA Chapters

00 Aircraft
01 Introduction General information about the aircraft and manual structure.
02 Organization and Handling Of The Manual Covers aircraft-wide specs, procedures, and documentation.
03 General Description Of The Aircraft No assigned content.
04 Airworthiness Limitations No assigned content.
05 Time Limits / Maintenance Checks Maintenance schedules and required inspections.
06 Dimensions and Areas Aircraft dimensions, reference points, and zones.
07 Lifting and Shoring Procedures for lifting and supporting the aircraft.
08 Leveling and Weighing Aircraft weight and balance procedures.
09 Towing and Taxiing Ground movement procedures.
10 Parking, Mooring, Storage and Return To Service Securing the aircraft on the ground.
11 Placards and Markings Labels and markings for operation and safety.
12 Servicing Routine maintenance and servicing tasks.
13 Unservicing Manages miscellaneous hardware like fasteners and fittings.
14 Misc Hardware Details aircraft jacking for maintenance or support.
15 Operational Check Good Handles emergency crew escape systems (e.g., ejection seats).
16 Propulsion Augmentation Manages thrust-enhancing systems (e.g., afterburners).
17 Thrust Reverser Controls systems for reversing engine thrust.
18 Vibration and Noise Analysis (Helicopter Only) Addresses vibration and noise control measures.
19 Electrical/Electronic Accessories Covers miscellaneous electrical components.
20 Standard Practices - Airframe General maintenance practices.
21 Air Conditioning Cabin air temperature and pressurization control.
22 Auto Flight System Autopilot and automatic flight control systems.
23 Communications System Radio, intercom, and other communication systems.
24 Electrical Power System Aircraft electrical generation and distribution.
25 Equipment and Furnishings Cabin interiors, seating, and cargo storage.
26 Fire Protection System Fire detection and suppression systems.
27 Flight Control System Control surfaces like ailerons, rudders, and elevators.
28 Fuel System Fuel storage, distribution, and monitoring.
29 Hydraulic Power System Hydraulic system components and functions.
30 Ice and Rain Protection System De-icing and rain-repelling systems.
31 Indicating/recording Systems Displays, gauges, and data recording.
32 Landing Gear System Wheels, brakes, and landing gear control systems.
33 Lighting System Interior and exterior aircraft lighting.
34 Navigation System Navigation aids like GPS, radar, and flight management systems.
35 Oxygen System Crew and passenger oxygen supply systems.
36 Pneumatic System Pneumatic system controls and operations.
37 Vacuum System Vacuum systems for instrumentation.
38 Water and Waste System Water supply and waste disposal systems.
39 Electrical/Electronic Panels Manages control panels and instrumentation.
40 Ground Support Equipment Details external equipment for aircraft support.
41 Water Ballast Manages water and ballast systems for balance and utility.
42 Integrated Modular Avionics Handles centralized avionics computing systems.
43 Emergency Solar Panel System (ESPS) Facilitates software and data updates for avionics.
44 Cabin Systems Controls passenger-related systems (e.g., entertainment, lighting).
45 Central Maintenance Computer System (CMS) Supports diagnostics and maintenance monitoring.
46 Information Systems Manages data networks and crew information systems.
47 Nitrogen Generation System Prevents fuel tank explosions by reducing oxygen levels.
48 Cabin Pressure Controls cabin pressurization systems.
49 Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit System (APU) Operates auxiliary power units for ground and flight power.
50 Cargo and Accessory Compartments Covers cargo areas and accessory storage systems.
51 Standard Practices - Structures General structural maintenance and repair.
52 Doors All aircraft doors, including passenger, cargo, and emergency exits.
53 Fuselage Main body structure of the aircraft.
54 Nacelles/Pylons Structure Engine mounting structures.
55 Stabilizers Structure Horizontal and vertical stabilizers.
56 Windows-windshield System Cabin, cockpit, and emergency windows.
57 Wing Structure Wing structures and components.
58 Ice and Rain Protection Protects against ice buildup and rain damage.
59 *Reserved For Airline Use Reserved for customer-specific modifications or systems.
60 Standard Practices - Propeller/Rotor Propeller/Rotor Guides maintenance for propellers/rotors.
61 Propellers/Propulsion System Covers propeller systems and controls.
62 Main Rotor System Manages main rotor assembly and function (helicopters).
63 Main Rotor Drive Handles rotor drive systems (e.g., transmissions).
64 Tail Rotor Covers tail rotor assembly and operation.
65 Tail Rotor Drive System Manages tail rotor drive systems.
66 Folding Blades/pylon Details blade or pylon folding mechanisms.
67 Rotorcraft Flight Control Controls rotor-related flight systems.
68 Engine Performance Monitors and optimizes engine performance data.
69 Engine Installation Covers engine mounting and integration.
70 Standard Practices Engines: Guides general engine maintenance practices.
71 Power Plant Engine installation and operation.
72 Engine Turbine/Turbo Prop Ducted Fan/Unducted Fan Internal engine components and systems.
73 Engine Fuel and Control Fuel control and management.
74 Ignition System Ignition system components and operation.
75 Engine Bleed Air System Air intake and engine airflow systems.
76 Engine Controls Engine control systems and linkages.
77 Engine Indicating System Engine performance monitoring.
78 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust system components.
79 Eng Oil System (Airframe Furnish) Lubrication systems.
80 Engine Starting Engine starting systems.
81 Turbine System (recip. Only) Engine turbocharging and boost control systems.
82 Water Injection Water/methanol injection systems used for engine power augmentation.
83 Accessory Gear-boxes Accessory gearboxes used to power auxiliary components like generators and pumps.
84 Propulsion Augmentation Systems enhancing engine thrust, including thrust reversers and augmenters.
85 Reciprocating Engine Auxiliary power or propulsion.
86 Water Injection Manages water injection for engine power boost.
87 Engine Noise Suppression Reduces engine noise output.
88 Engine Controls Operates engine control systems.
89 Engine Indicating Monitors engine performance indicators.
90 Fuel System Manages fuel storage and distribution.
91 Charts Standard charts, graphs, and diagrams used in maintenance and operational procedures.
92 Air Conditioning Controls cabin air conditioning systems.
93 Fire Protection Handles fire detection and suppression systems.
94 Oxygen Manages oxygen supply for crew and passengers.
95 Pneumatic Controls compressed air systems.
96 Vacuum Manages vacuum-based systems (e.g., instruments).
97 Weather Radar Operates radar for weather detection.
98 Navigation Covers navigation systems and instruments.
99 Miscellaneous Catch-all for systems not otherwise classified.

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