AD 59-18-04

final rule
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LOCKHEED Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G and 1049H Aircraft

AD Number
59-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049C-55 LOCKHEED Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G and 1049H Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049D-55 LOCKHEED Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G and 1049H Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049E-55 LOCKHEED Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G and 1049H Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049G-82 LOCKHEED Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G and 1049H Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049H-82 LOCKHEED Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G and 1049H Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the inner wing rear spar web at Wing Station 458 in the upper and lower notched web area.

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Required Actions

Inspect the inner wing rear spar web at Station 458 for cracks in the upper and lower notched web area. If cracks are found, incorporate the reinforcements shown in Lockheed Drawing 555353. If no cracks are found, reinforcements may be incorporated or reinspect at 4,000 flight-hour periods or block overhaul intervals.

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Compliance Time

At the next block overhaul or 4,000 flight-hours, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Models 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049G, and 1049H Aircraft

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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