Chapter 8805 — Customs Tariff Headings

Aircraft Carrier Steam Catapult Piston Assembly

A heavy-duty piston assembly that drives the shuttle in steam-powered catapults on aircraft carriers, propelling aircraft to takeoff speed. This component is integral to the operation of aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Arrestor Wire Energy Absorber

A rotary hydraulic energy absorber that converts aircraft kinetic energy into heat during arrestor engagement. This component is essential to the functioning of deck-arrestor gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Arrestor Wire Tensioner Cylinder

A hydraulic cylinder that maintains proper tension on carrier deck arrestor wires for consistent aircraft stopping power. This component is part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

C-13 Steam Catapult Valve Block

A precision-machined valve block that controls steam flow in the legacy C-13 steam catapult system used on aircraft carriers. This component is integral to the operation of aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Carrier Deck Arresting Wire Sheave

High-strength sheaves that guide and tension the steel arresting wires on aircraft carrier decks for safe aircraft stops. These components are part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Carrier Visual Landing Aid Interface

Interface components that connect deck-arrestor gear with the Optical Landing System for precise aircraft recovery. These components are specialized parts of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Catapult Holdback Bar

A holdback bar that restrains aircraft at full power before catapult launch release on carrier decks. This component is essential to the operation of aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Catapult Water Brake Assembly

A water brake system that decelerates the catapult shuttle after aircraft launch using friction and water spray. This component is part of the aircraft launching gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Deck-Arrestor Tailhook Assembly

A tailhook assembly on carrier aircraft that engages the deck-arrestor wires to decelerate during landing. This component is part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Deck Pendant Retractor Motor

An electric motor that powers the retraction of arrestor pendants back to launch position after aircraft recovery. This component is part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

EMALS Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System Coil

Electromagnetic coils used in the EMALS system on Ford-class carriers that generate the linear motor force to launch aircraft without steam. These components are part of modern aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

F-35C Tailhook Mechanism

A retractable tailhook designed for the F-35C Lightning II carrier variant that engages arrestor wires during shipboard landings. This component is part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

F/A-18 Super Hornet Catapult Launch Bar

A catapult launch bar that is a critical component of the nose landing gear on F/A-18 aircraft, used to engage carrier-based steam catapults for aircraft launching. This component is part of the aircraft launching gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Hydraulic Purchase Cable Damper

A hydraulic damper that absorbs shock on the purchase cable of aircraft carrier arrestor systems during aircraft recovery. This component is part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

Launch Valve Sequencing Controller

An electronic controller that sequences steam or EMALS valves for precise aircraft catapult launches. This component is an advanced part of aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.

AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter Simulator

A full-mission air combat simulator replicating the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, including night vision and weapons systems. It is a ground flying trainer designed exclusively for military helicopter combat training, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Air Combat Simulator Motion Platform

A hexapod motion platform providing six degrees of freedom for realistic G-force simulation in air combat trainers. As an integral part of ground flying trainers, it is classified under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Flight Simulator

An advanced air combat simulator for F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot training, featuring 6-DOF motion, 200-degree visuals, and weapons systems emulation. It is a ground flying trainer designed for air combat, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Combat Simulator Control Yoke Assembly

A force-feedback control yoke assembly that mimics a fighter jet stick for air combat training. It is a part of air combat simulators, classified under tariff item 8805.21.00 as a component of ground flying trainers.

Dogfight Tactics Training Pod

A modular combat pod designed for within-visual-range tactics training in air combat simulators. It is a part of ground flying trainers, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Ejection Seat Trainer Module

A module that simulates ejection sequences in combat simulators, providing training for emergency procedures. It is a part of air combat simulators, classified under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Eurofighter Typhoon Dogfight Simulator

A high-fidelity simulator for Eurofighter Typhoon air superiority training, with helmet-mounted displays and beyond-visual-range combat capabilities. It is a ground flying trainer for air combat, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

F-16 Fighting Falcon Sim Parts Kit

A kit of replacement parts for F-16 air combat simulators, including control components and structural elements. It is classified under tariff item 8805.21.00 as parts of air combat simulators.

F-35 Lightning II Air Combat Simulator

A full-motion air combat simulator replicating the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet for pilot training in dogfighting and mission scenarios. It is a ground flying trainer designed for air combat, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Instructor Operator Station for Combat Sims

An Instructor Operator Station (IOS) console for monitoring and injecting faults in air combat simulation sessions. It is a part of air combat simulators, classified under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Multi-Ship Combat Networking Module

A module that links multiple air combat simulators for team combat training. It is a part of ground flying trainers, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Redbird Air Combat Training Simulator

A compact air combat training simulator for civilian and military pilot instruction, featuring a fighter jet cockpit and multi-monitor dogfight visuals. It is a dedicated ground flying trainer for air combat, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Simulator Cockpit Shell for Air Combat Trainers

A replica aircraft cockpit shell with integrated mounts for controls, used exclusively as part of air combat simulators. It is constructed from composite materials and falls under tariff item 8805.21.00 as a part of ground flying trainers.

Threat Simulation Computer

A computer that computes enemy AI for combat simulators, providing realistic threat behavior. It is a part of air combat simulators, classified under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Visual Display System for Air Combat Sims

A collimated 200-degree visual display system providing out-the-window scenery for air combat simulators. It is a part of ground flying trainers, falling under tariff item 8805.21.00.

Airbus A320 Overhead Panel Trainer

A removable overhead panel replica for Airbus A320 systems training, used to familiarize pilots with electrical and hydraulic systems. It is a part of a ground flying trainer, designed for training purposes rather than actual flight. This item falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other parts of ground flying trainers.

Boeing 737 NG Desktop Trainer

A scale replica cockpit trainer for Boeing 737 Next Generation systems familiarization, used in airline ground schools for procedures training. It is a ground flying trainer designed for pilot training without actual flight. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Cessna 172S G1000 Trainer

An authentic Cessna 172S Skyhawk G1000 glass cockpit trainer used for primary instrument training. It replicates the cockpit environment for ground-based flight instruction. This product falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Cirrus SR22 Perspective+ Avionics Trainer

A Cirrus-approved trainer for SR22 Garmin Perspective+ glass cockpit familiarization, used for avionics procedures training. It is a ground flying trainer focusing on systems and procedures without actual flight. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Diamond DA40 Desktop Flight Trainer

A DA40 scale trainer with G1000 integration for single-engine training, used in flight schools for light aircraft familiarization. It is a ground flying trainer for procedures and systems training. This product falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Elite PI-135 Jet Avionics Trainer

A professional ground flying trainer replicating Boeing 737 avionics for type rating training, emphasizing simulator cockpits without motion. It is used for procedures and systems training in airline settings. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

FlightSafety Learjet 45 Simulator Console

A FlightSafety console trainer for Learjet 45 systems and flows, used for business jet training as a non-motion procedures device. It is a ground flying trainer for pilot familiarization. This product falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Frasca RTD Flight Training Device

A fixed-base ground flying trainer with high-fidelity cockpit replication for multi-engine piston aircraft training. It simulates flight conditions for pilot training without motion. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Gleim Flight Experience BATD Simulator

A Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) approved for primary flight instruction, providing realistic single-engine piston simulation. It is a ground flying trainer for pilot training. This product falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

King Air 350 Procedures Trainer

A turboprop King Air 350 cockpit mockup for normal and abnormal procedures training, used for checkride preparation. It is a ground flying trainer without motion. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Precision Flight Controls DCX MAX Flight Trainer

A motion-enhanced ground flying trainer with dynamic control loading for helicopter and fixed-wing training. It features modular design for various training scenarios. This product falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Redbird FMX Full Motion Flight Simulator

A full-motion ground flying trainer designed for pilot training, featuring six-axis motion and realistic avionics simulation. It is used for advanced pilot training. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

Robinson R44 Helicopter Flight Trainer

An exact replica R44 cockpit ground flying trainer with collective, cyclic, and anti-torque simulation. It is used for helicopter transition training. This product falls under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.

TRC 5020 ROGER Full Motion Simulator

A professional full-motion ground flying trainer approved for ATP credit hours, featuring electric motion and glass cockpit. It is used for advanced pilot training. This product is classified under tariff item 8805.29.00 as other ground flying trainers.