ATA 11 · ATA 25 — Cabin interiors and markings
ATA 11 and ATA 25 — Cabin interiors and markings
These two chapters are quoted together because they are consumed together: the placard identifies the item, the interior part is the item. Both are cabin, both are non-structural, both are certificated against the aircraft type — and both are individually low value, which is exactly why they cause delivery problems.
- ATA 11
- ATA 25
ATA 11
ATA 11 — Placards & markings
Placards are the cheapest item in a cabin programme and the fastest way to an inspection finding. A missing, faded or incorrect placard is an airworthiness observation whether or not the aircraft is otherwise serviceable. They are certified against the aircraft type, so the artwork and the wording matter as much as the material.
Safety and warning placards
The mandatory marking set. Wording and colour follow the certification basis for the type.
Exit and emergency markings
Door and exit markings, including photoluminescent variants.
Cabin safety placards
No smoking, seat belt and electronic device notices.
Evacuation equipment placards
Life vest stowage, slide inflation warning, escape path marking.
Restricted area placards
Lavatory warnings, no-smoking in lavatories, crew rest restrictions.
Operating instruction placards
Instructions the passenger or crew needs at the point of use.
Stowage and bin operation
Overhead bin opening, closing and weight limits.
Seat and table operation
Recline, tray table stowage, armrest operation.
Cabin service labels
Reading light, call button, air outlet and galley equipment labels.
Information placards
Identification and location marking rather than instruction.
Seat and row identification
Row and seat numbering to the cabin layout.
Door and compartment numbering
Door numbering and compartment identification.
Lavatory and galley notices
Usage notices and equipment identification.
Materials and production methods
Placard material is selected against the location: heat, cleaning agents and abrasion all differ across the cabin.
Flame-retardant plastic
Rigid placards for panels and cabin furniture.
Etched metal plate
For high-wear or high-temperature locations.
High-temperature adhesive film
Decals applied directly to a surface.
Photoluminescent marking
Exit and escape path marking, as required by the layout.
Aircraft coverage — ATA 11
Chapter-level coverage is broad; applicability of a specific part number is narrower and is governed by the approval document for that part number.
Boeing
737, 747, 757, 767, 777, 787
Airbus
A300, A319 / A320 / A321, A330, A340
Others
CRJ-200, MD-80 / MD-82 / MD-90, ERJ 190-100, and later approved models
Related to ATA 11
- ATA 11 & 25 — Cabin interiors and markings — Panels, seat parts and cabin soft goods that placards attach to.
- Send artwork for quotation — State the aircraft type and the placard wording required.
ATA 25
ATA 25 — Equipment & furnishings
This is the deepest chapter we cover, and the one where a single supplier rarely has everything. Cabin non-structural interior parts — insulation blankets, decorative panels, seat trim, textiles and the fittings that hold them together — are consumed continuously and are individually low value, which is exactly why they cause delivery problems.
Insulation blankets
Glass-fibre blanket assemblies cut to pattern, with a moisture barrier and the fastening provisions of the installation. Fitment follows the aircraft type and the blanket position rather than the family alone.
Insulation blanket assembly
Cut to pattern for the fuselage or cabin position.
Moisture barrier film
Barrier layer to limit condensation reaching the structure.
Blanket fasteners and tape
Fastening provisions and edge tape used during fitment.
Acoustic insulation layer
Sound-attenuating layer for cockpit and cabin areas.
Non-structural interior parts — metal
Fabricated metal components that give an interior part its shape or its wear surface.
Armrest frame
Structural metal frame of the seat armrest.
Stainless steel cover
Formed stainless cover for interior fittings.
Literature pocket holder
Retaining bracket for the seatback literature pocket.
Non-structural interior parts — textiles
Textile items are consumed continuously and are usually quoted in sets rather than as single units.
Seat cushion cover
Removable cover to the seat and cushion part number.
Cargo barrier net
Restraint netting for cargo and stowage areas.
Document pocket and cabin textiles
Pockets, curtains, headrest covers and soft furnishing.
Non-structural interior parts — plastics
Thermoformed and moulded parts, quoted by the part number of the panel or component they belong to.
Seat trim components
Moulded trim to the seat assembly.
Armrest shell
Upper and lower armrest covers.
Tray table
Seatback table and its latching components.
Carpet trim strip
Retaining trim for floor coverings.
Panels and liners
Cabin sidewall and ceiling panels with the applicable finish.
Seat cushions and belts
Cushions and belts are approved articles in their own right, with the standards and the documentation that go with that.
16g seat cushion
Cushion qualified to the 16g dynamic standard.
Floatable seat cushion
Cushion that also serves as a flotation device.
Passenger seat belt
Belt assembly to the seat and aircraft type.
Crew seat harness
Harness assembly for crew seats.
Galley, lavatory and stowage
Cabin service components and the inserts that fit into a standard galley footprint.
Galley inserts and cart components
Inserts, trolley and cart components.
Stowage bin components
Bin hardware and closeout parts.
Lavatory service components
Lavatory fittings and service parts.
Cabin systems, materials and finishes
Where a programme wants a single point of contact for the surrounding cabin content, these families are quoted alongside the parts above.
Cabin lighting and LED fittings
Cabin lighting components and fittings.
Inflight entertainment hardware
IFE components and mounting hardware.
Cabin equipment and management
Cabin management system components.
Floor coverings
Carpet and floor covering materials.
Soft furnishing, textile and leather
Upholstery materials and leather.
Interior coatings and laminates
Interior paint, laminate and facing material.
Cabin cleaning and disinfection
Approved cleaning and disinfection products.
Emergency and escape equipment
Cabin emergency and escape equipment.
Interior design and refurbishment
Cabin refurbishment and interior design work.
Aircraft coverage — ATA 25
Chapter-level coverage is broad; applicability of a specific part number is narrower and is governed by the approval document for that part number.
Boeing
737, 747, 757, 767, 777, 787
Airbus
A300, A319 / A320 / A321, A330, A340
Others
CRJ-200, MD-80 / MD-82 / MD-90, ERJ 190-100, and later approved models
Related to ATA 25
- ATA 11 & 25 — Cabin interiors and markings — Cabin placards and decals supplied with interior parts.
- ATA 32 — Landing gear — Wheels, brakes and the detail parts around them.
- Quote cabin interior parts — Send the part number, aircraft type and the position on the aircraft.
Questions we are asked
Can a placard be produced from a photograph of the existing one?
A photograph is enough to identify what is installed, but production needs the wording, size, material and the aircraft type it is approved against. We will tell you what is missing rather than guess the artwork.
Are placards airworthiness articles?
Where a placard is part of the approved marking set for a type, it is a controlled item and must match the approved design. Where a placard is applied purely for operator convenience it is not. We will state which category an item falls into.
How is an insulation blanket identified if the part number is not visible?
By the aircraft type and the blanket position on the fuselage, together with drawings where they are available. A photograph of the removed blanket and its fastening pattern usually settles it.
Are cabin textile items supplied to a standard or to a drawing?
It depends on the item. Cushions and belts are qualified articles with their own approval basis; covers and pockets are usually produced to the part number or the operator specification. We will say which applies.
Can seat cushions be supplied to the operator specification?
Yes, where the specification is defined — foam grade, cover material, dimensions and the applicable fire or dynamic standard. Those details need to be stated before quoting.
Send the part number, get a real answer
Availability, condition, lead time and the documentation that ships with the item are confirmed against the specific part number — not assumed from the chapter.