AD 49-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Martin-Marietta Corporation | 202 | Martin Model 202 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The wing splice attachment fitting at Station 187 may have structural deficiencies leading to failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect and rework the wing splice attachment fitting per Martin Service Bulletin No. 73 and its amendments. Conduct inspections at intervals of 900 hours initially, then 600 hours, and 200 hours for amendments 2 and 6. Return aircraft to factory for modifications per Schedule No. 202-87-1.
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Compliance Time
Prior to return to service and as indicated by the inspection intervals (900, 600, and 200 hours total flight time). Compliance with Schedule No. 202-87-1 is directed during 1949.
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Affected Aircraft
Martin-Marietta Corporation Model 202 aircraft, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Modifications
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-15-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-15-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Martin Model 202 Aircraft Subject: Wing Modifications Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Martin-Marietta Corporation Model: 202 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 49-15-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-15-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Martin Model 202 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-15-02 MARTIN: Applies to All Model 202 Aircraft. I. To be accomplished prior to return to service. The wing splice attachment fitting, Station 187, must be inspected and reworked in accordance with the procedures outlined in Martin Service Bulletin No. 73, revised May 10, 1949, including the following amendments; Amendment 1, revised October 14, 1948; Amendment 2, revised May 10, 1949; Amendment 3, dated October 5, 1948; Amendment 4, dated October 15, 1948; Amendment 5, dated December 27, 1948; Amendment 6, dated May 10, 1949. II. Compliance required as indicated. The inspections outlined in the above Service Bulletin No. 73 must be conducted on all aircraft as follows: 1. Conduct the inspections outlined above in Service Bulletin 73 at maximum intervals of 900 hours and beginning with the last inspection conducted at approximately 1,500 hours total flight time, the succeeding intervals shall not exceed 600 hours. 2. Conduct the inspections of amendments 2 and 6 of Service Bulletin 73 between 1,500 and 1,700 total flight hours and at maximum intervals of 200 hours thereafter. As an added precautionary measure do not operate the aircraft in excess of 90 percent of the Placard Vne and Vno speeds as shown in Aircraft Specification A-795. In the event any turbulence is encountered in flight, immediately reduce the speed to a maximum of 170 m.p.h. and further reduce the speed to a maximum of 150 m.p.h. dependent upon the severity of the turbulence. (Suitable revisions to the operating manual will be provided.) III. Compliance required as indicated. 1. Compliance with the Glenn L. Martin Schedule No. 202-87-1, calling for the return of 202 aircraft to the Glenn L. Martin Co. factory during 1949 for incorporation of modifications described in Martin Service Bulletin No. 87 is hereby directed. 2. After this has been accomplished on each airplane, items I and II are no longer applicable to that airplane. This supersedes AD 49-09-01. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-15-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-15-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Martin Model 202 Aircraft Subject: Wing Modifications Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Martin-Marietta Corporation Model: 202 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: 49-15-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-15-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Martin Model 202 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-15-02 MARTIN: Applies to All Model 202 Aircraft. I. To be accomplished prior to return to service. The wing splice attachment fitting, Station 187, must be inspected and reworked in accordance with the procedures outlined in Martin Service Bulletin No. 73, revised May 10, 1949, including the following amendments; Amendment 1, revised October 14, 1948; Amendment 2, revised May 10, 1949; Amendment 3, dated October 5, 1948; Amendment 4, dated October 15, 1948; Amendment 5, dated December 27, 1948; Amendment 6, dated May 10, 1949. II. Compliance required as indicated. The inspections outlined in the above Service Bulletin No. 73 must be conducted on all aircraft as follows: 1. Conduct the inspections outlined above in Service Bulletin 73 at maximum intervals of 900 hours and beginning with the last inspection conducted at approximately 1,500 hours total flight time, the succeeding intervals shall not exceed 600 hours. 2. Conduct the inspections of amendments 2 and 6 of Service Bulletin 73 between 1,500 and 1,700 total flight hours and at maximum intervals of 200 hours thereafter. As an added precautionary measure do not operate the aircraft in excess of 90 percent of the Placard Vne and Vno speeds as shown in Aircraft Specification A-795. In the event any turbulence is encountered in flight, immediately reduce the speed to a maximum of 170 m.p.h. and further reduce the speed to a maximum of 150 m.p.h. dependent upon the severity of the turbulence. (Suitable revisions to the operating manual will be provided.) III. Compliance required as indicated. 1. Compliance with the Glenn L. Martin Schedule No. 202-87-1, calling for the return of 202 aircraft to the Glenn L. Martin Co. factory during 1949 for incorporation of modifications described in Martin Service Bulletin No. 87 is hereby directed. 2. After this has been accomplished on each airplane, items I and II are no longer applicable to that airplane. This supersedes AD 49-09-01. FOOTER:
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