AD 52-08-01

final rule
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LOCKHEED Model 18 Aircraft

AD Number
52-08-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 18 LOCKHEED Model 18 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Failure to seal the inboard end of the integral fuel tanks as per Lockheed Drawing No. 50829, change A, could allow gasoline fumes to accumulate in the passenger compartment in case of fuel tank leakage.

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Required Actions

Inspect Model 18 Series aircraft converted from military to civil status for compliance with Lockheed Drawing No. 50829, change A. Install diaphragms and vents as required by the drawing. Remove overhead or floor panels to access the area for inspection.

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Compliance Time

next annual inspection, but in no event later than June 1, 1953

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model 18 aircraft designated C57, C57B, R50-1, R50-2, R50-3, R50-5, R50-6, C60, C60A, and C59, converted from military versions to civil status

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