AD 48-12-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 649-79 | LOCKHEED Models 649 and 749 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 749-79 | LOCKHEED Models 649 and 749 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the smoke detection system to meet fire prevention requirements as outlined in CAR Amendments 41-3, 42-2, and 61-2.
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Required Actions
Revise the smoke detection system per LAC Service Bulletin 49/SB-401 or equivalent. Inspect cabin interior fabrics and finishes to ensure compliance with CAR 4b requirements.
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Compliance Time
Not later than the dates specified in Civil Air Regulations Amendments 41-3, 42-2 and 61-2 as revised by special Civil Air Regulations Serial Nos. 385, 390, 390A, 390B and any subsequent regulations.
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Models 649-79 and 749-79, serial numbers 2512 through 2515, 2519 through 2543, 2545 through 2550, 2552 through 2555, 2560, and 2561.
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Federal Register Abstract
Smoke Detector System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-12-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-12-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 649 and 749 Series Aircraft Subject: Smoke Detector System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 649-79 | 749-79 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-12-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-12-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 649 and 749 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-12-03 LOCKHEED: Applies to All 649 and 749 Series Aircraft As Specified by Civil Air Regulations Amendments 41-3, 42-2 and 61-2. To be accomplished not later than the dates specified in the above amendments as revised by special Civil Air Regulations Serial Nos. 385, 390, 390A, 390B and any subsequent regulations affecting these compliance dates. All air carrier aircraft must be modified in all necessary respects to comply with the aircraft fire prevention requirements outlined in CAR Amendments 41-3, 42-2, and 61-2. Compliance with those requirements may be completed as follows: 1. Revise the smoke detection system in accordance with LAC Service Bulletin 49/SB-401. Other rework shown to be equivalent to that covered by this Service Bulletin will also be acceptable. (Applies to Serial Nos. 2512 through 2515, 2519 through 2543, 2545 through 2550, 2552 through 2555, 2560, and 2561 only.) 2. Inspect all cabin interior fabrics and finishes to determine that any substitutes or replacements for the materials originally installed comply with the applicable sections of CAR 4b. Safety Regulation Release 259 outlines acceptable procedures for complying with these particular requirements. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-12-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-12-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 649 and 749 Series Aircraft Subject: Smoke Detector System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 649-79 | 749-79 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-12-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-12-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 649 and 749 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-12-03 LOCKHEED: Applies to All 649 and 749 Series Aircraft As Specified by Civil Air Regulations Amendments 41-3, 42-2 and 61-2. To be accomplished not later than the dates specified in the above amendments as revised by special Civil Air Regulations Serial Nos. 385, 390, 390A, 390B and any subsequent regulations affecting these compliance dates. All air carrier aircraft must be modified in all necessary respects to comply with the aircraft fire prevention requirements outlined in CAR Amendments 41-3, 42-2, and 61-2. Compliance with those requirements may be completed as follows: 1. Revise the smoke detection system in accordance with LAC Service Bulletin 49/SB-401. Other rework shown to be equivalent to that covered by this Service Bulletin will also be acceptable. (Applies to Serial Nos. 2512 through 2515, 2519 through 2543, 2545 through 2550, 2552 through 2555, 2560, and 2561 only.) 2. Inspect all cabin interior fabrics and finishes to determine that any substitutes or replacements for the materials originally installed comply with the applicable sections of CAR 4b. Safety Regulation Release 259 outlines acceptable procedures for complying with these particular requirements. FOOTER:
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