ATA Spec 2500, Aircraft Transfer Records, Revision 2017.2, provides an XML-based framework for exchanging aircraft, engine, and other asset operational and maintenance data during transitions between owners, operators, lessors, and lessees.
The specification explains XML schema organization, common data types, crate structures, and status reporting for airworthiness directives, service bulletins, modifications, supplemental type certificates, repairs, maintenance due information, installed components, aircraft, engines, and other assets. It also covers data transfer processes, document linking, implementation guidance, regulatory considerations, and digital recordkeeping benefits.
This digital PDF is intended for aviation organizations, maintenance and engineering teams, aircraft operators, lessors, asset managers, software developers, and systems integrators implementing standardized electronic transfer records. Use is subject to the included ATA product license agreement.
Application Scope: Standardization and implementation of electronic aircraft operational and maintenance record exchanges, including XML-based data crates and related status reports.