AD 59-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 1049-54 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 149-46 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 49-46 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 649-79 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 649A-79 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 749-79 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 749A-79 | LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failures in the fillet radius of the main landing gear downlock guide stub, P/N 270201-3.
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Required Actions
Inspect for fatigue cracks in the main landing gear downlock guide stub fillet radius using magnetic inspection within 150 flight hours. Replace the entire main landing gear guide assembly (P/N 270197) with P/N 318332 if cracks are found. Reinspect every 60 flight hours until replacement is completed. Replace P/N 270197 with P/N 318332 by the first block overhaul after July 1, 1959, or no later than July 1, 1960.
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Compliance Time
within the next 150 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
All Lockheed Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft except those already incorporating the improved main landing gear downlock guide assembly per Lockheed Service Bulletins 49/SB-707 and 1049/SB-2021.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Downlock Guide
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Downlock Guide Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 1049-54 | 149-46 | 49-46 | 649-79 | 649A-79 | 749-79 | 749A-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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-03-02 LOCKHEED: Applies to All Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft Except Those Already Incorporating the Improved Main Landing Gear Downlock Guide Assembly Per Lockheed Service Bulletin 49/SB-707 and 1049/SB-2021. Compliance required as indicated. The following inspections and replacement have been established as a result of fatigue failures in the fillet radius of the main landing gear downlock guide stub, P/N 270201-3. Unless already accomplished, within the next 150 flight hours inspect all Model 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A and 1049-54 aircraft for fatigue cracks in the main landing gear downlock guide stub fillet radius, P/N 270201-3, by magnetic inspection. If cracks are found replace the entire main landing gear guide assembly, P/N 270197, with downlock guide assembly P/N 318332. If P/N 318332 is not available P/N 270201-3 may be replaced by an identical part pending final replacement of the guide assembly as indicated below. If no cracks are found the part must be reinspected in the same manner at intervals not to exceed 60 flight hours. This reinspection procedure may be terminated upon replacement by P/N 318332. Unless sooner accomplished, P/N 270197 must be replaced by P/N 318332 at the first block overhaul after July 1, 1959, or in any case no later than July 1, 1960. (Lockheed Service Bulletins 49/SB-707 and 1049/SB-2021 describe the installation of P/N 318332.) (FAA telegraphic instructions of January 30, 1959, covered this subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Downlock Guide Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 1049-54 | 149-46 | 49-46 | 649-79 | 649A-79 | 749-79 | 749A-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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-03-02 LOCKHEED: Applies to All Models 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A, and 1049-54 Aircraft Except Those Already Incorporating the Improved Main Landing Gear Downlock Guide Assembly Per Lockheed Service Bulletin 49/SB-707 and 1049/SB-2021. Compliance required as indicated. The following inspections and replacement have been established as a result of fatigue failures in the fillet radius of the main landing gear downlock guide stub, P/N 270201-3. Unless already accomplished, within the next 150 flight hours inspect all Model 049, 149, 649, 649A, 749, 749A and 1049-54 aircraft for fatigue cracks in the main landing gear downlock guide stub fillet radius, P/N 270201-3, by magnetic inspection. If cracks are found replace the entire main landing gear guide assembly, P/N 270197, with downlock guide assembly P/N 318332. If P/N 318332 is not available P/N 270201-3 may be replaced by an identical part pending final replacement of the guide assembly as indicated below. If no cracks are found the part must be reinspected in the same manner at intervals not to exceed 60 flight hours. This reinspection procedure may be terminated upon replacement by P/N 318332. Unless sooner accomplished, P/N 270197 must be replaced by P/N 318332 at the first block overhaul after July 1, 1959, or in any case no later than July 1, 1960. (Lockheed Service Bulletins 49/SB-707 and 1049/SB-2021 describe the installation of P/N 318332.) (FAA telegraphic instructions of January 30, 1959, covered this subject.) FOOTER:
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