AD 47-43-11

final rule

LOCKHEED Model 18

AD Number
47-43-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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".

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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".

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