AD 59-25-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Insufficient clearance between the generator feeder wires and the leading edge rib at wing Station 221, resulting in abrasion of the insulation and grounding of the generator feeder wires.
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Required Actions
Inspect for evidence of abrasion using a light and mirror through fillet access doors N125 and N126 within 8 hours' time in service. Install additional spacers to achieve a minimum 0.38-inch clearance if abrasion is found. Repeat inspections every 60 hours' time in service but not exceeding 250 hours' time in service. Functionally test the generator differential protection system per Lockheed Maintenance Manual Section 24-1-0, page 201. Inspect all wiring in leading edge and power plant sections within 250 hours' time in service for abrasion or insufficient clearance, correcting issues before next flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 250 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 188 Series Aircraft - Serial Numbers 1002 Through 1072
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Federal Register Abstract
Generator Feeder Wires
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft Subject: Generator Feeder Wires Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-25-04 LOCKHEED: Applies to All Model 188 Series Aircraft - Serial Numbers 1002 Through 1072. Compliance required as indicated. Insufficient clearance between the generator feeder wires and the leading edge rib at wing Station 221 together with deflection of the leading edge has resulted in abrasion of the insulation on the generator feeder wires and grounding of the generator feeder. (a) Inspect for evidence of abrasion not later than the next 8 hours' time in service with a light and mirror through fillet access doors N125 and N126 left and right without lowering the leading edge section. If the inspection shows evidence of abrasion, additional spacers must be installed prior to the next flight to obtain a minimum 0.38-inch clearance with the flange of the leading edge rib. If no evidence of abrasion is present, the inspection must be repeated at intervals of 60 hours' time in service but not to exceed 250 hours' time in service when additional spacers must be installed to provide at least 0.38-inch clearance. Functionally test the generator differential protection system in accordance with Lockheed Maintenance Manual, Section 24-1-0, page 201. (b) Within the next 250 hours' time in service inspect all wiring in the leading edge and power plant sections for actual or incipient abrasion of wires. If abrasion of wires or insufficient clearance is found, the conditions are to be corrected prior to the next flight. (Lockheed Electra Alert Service Bulletin 376 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft Subject: Generator Feeder Wires Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C 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: 59-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-25-04 LOCKHEED: Applies to All Model 188 Series Aircraft - Serial Numbers 1002 Through 1072. Compliance required as indicated. Insufficient clearance between the generator feeder wires and the leading edge rib at wing Station 221 together with deflection of the leading edge has resulted in abrasion of the insulation on the generator feeder wires and grounding of the generator feeder. (a) Inspect for evidence of abrasion not later than the next 8 hours' time in service with a light and mirror through fillet access doors N125 and N126 left and right without lowering the leading edge section. If the inspection shows evidence of abrasion, additional spacers must be installed prior to the next flight to obtain a minimum 0.38-inch clearance with the flange of the leading edge rib. If no evidence of abrasion is present, the inspection must be repeated at intervals of 60 hours' time in service but not to exceed 250 hours' time in service when additional spacers must be installed to provide at least 0.38-inch clearance. Functionally test the generator differential protection system in accordance with Lockheed Maintenance Manual, Section 24-1-0, page 201. (b) Within the next 250 hours' time in service inspect all wiring in the leading edge and power plant sections for actual or incipient abrasion of wires. If abrasion of wires or insufficient clearance is found, the conditions are to be corrected prior to the next flight. (Lockheed Electra Alert Service Bulletin 376 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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