AD 47-43-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 18 | LOCKHEED Model 18 |
Unsafe Condition
Elevator push-pull rod bolts may have shank diameters outside the specified limits of 0.248 to 0.250 inches, leading to potential failure of the elevator control system.
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Required Actions
Remove bolts connecting the elevator push-pull rod to the elevator horn and bellcrank. Ascertain shank diameter falls within 0.248 to 0.250 inches. Replace bolts outside limits with NAS 54-12 bolts and placard push-pull rod with part number 72149.
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Compliance Time
prior to next periodic inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model 18, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Push-Pull Rod Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-43-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-43-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 18 Subject: Elevator Push-Pull Rod Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 18 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-43-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-43-11 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 18 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-43-11 LOCKHEED: (Was Mandatory Note 22 of AD-723-3.) Applies to All Model 18 Serial Numbers. Compliance required prior to next periodic inspection. Remove bolts connecting the elevator push-pull rod to the elevator horn and bellcrank and ascertain that the shank diameter falls within the limits of 0.248 to 0.250. Bolts outside these limits should be replaced with NAS 54-12 bolts. In view of the similarity of the Lockheed bolts with standard AN bolt, it is suggested that they be replaced with close tolerance bolts, NAS 54-12 and the push-pull rod. P/N 72149 placarded "Use NAS 54-12 bolt". FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-43-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-43-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 18 Subject: Elevator Push-Pull Rod Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 18 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-43-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-43-11 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 18 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-43-11 LOCKHEED: (Was Mandatory Note 22 of AD-723-3.) Applies to All Model 18 Serial Numbers. Compliance required prior to next periodic inspection. Remove bolts connecting the elevator push-pull rod to the elevator horn and bellcrank and ascertain that the shank diameter falls within the limits of 0.248 to 0.250. Bolts outside these limits should be replaced with NAS 54-12 bolts. In view of the similarity of the Lockheed bolts with standard AN bolt, it is suggested that they be replaced with close tolerance bolts, NAS 54-12 and the push-pull rod. P/N 72149 placarded "Use NAS 54-12 bolt". FOOTER:
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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