AD 55-17-01

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes

AD Number
55-17-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049-54 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049B-55 (Navy R7V-1) LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049C-55 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049D-55 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049E-55 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049F-55 (USAF C-121C) LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049G-82 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 149-46 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 49-46 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 649-79 LOCKHEED Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of wing flap torque tube assembly due to defective bolt P/N AN 23-19, suspected caused by initial overtorque.

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Required Actions

Inspect bolts P/N AN 23-19 on wing flap torque tubes to ensure proper installation and torque (10 to 20 inch-pounds). Replace overtorqued bolts and consider using P/N AN23-20 bolts or washers within specified limits if needed.

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Compliance Time

December 1, 1955, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Models 49, 149, 649, 749, and 1049 airplanes

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