AD 57-03-04

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft

AD Number
57-03-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 202 MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 202A MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 404 MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Zone III fires and combustion heater system malfunctions could lead to uncontrolled fires and reduced safety margins in the nacelle area and heater control systems.

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Required Actions

Replace or lag fireproof materials on nacelle ducting and fuel lines, install fire detectors in specified nacelle areas, modify fuel supply and control systems with steel tubing, solenoid valves, overheat circuits, and revised flight manuals. Item 7 for 404 aircraft requires additional solenoid valves and steel clips by July 1, 1958.

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Compliance Time

Not later than April 1, 1958, except item 7 required not later than July 1, 1958.

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Affected Aircraft

Martin-Marietta Corporation Models 202, 202A, and 404 aircraft, all serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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