AD 60-01-06

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LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft

AD Number
60-01-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188A LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188C LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the No. 4 left and right upper wing surface planks adjacent to the Nos. 2 and 3 nacelle attach angles above wing Stations 167 and 209 main landing gear ribs and near the forward edge of the plank.

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Required Actions

Perform daily visual inspections for spanwise cracks in the No. 4 left and right upper wing surface planks. If cracks are found, accomplish FAA-approved repair and reinforcement except for ferry flights. Install an approved reinforcement before February 1, 1960.

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Compliance Time

prior to February 1, 1960

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Models 188A and 188C aircraft except serial numbers 1001, 1044, 1088, 1090 and up for Wing Station 167 inspections; except serial numbers 1001, 1044, 1057, 1066, 1068 and up for Wing Station 209 inspections.

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Federal Register Abstract

Wing Surface Planks

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AD Number:
60-01-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft
Subject:
Wing Surface Planks
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 60-01-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-01-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-01-06 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 85 Part 507 Federal Register January 16, 1960. Applies to All Model 188A and 188C Aircraft Except Serial Numbers: 1001, 1044, 1088, 1090 and Up, For the Wing Station 167 Area Inspections; 1001, 1044, 1057, 1066, 1068 and Up, For the Wing Station 209 Area Inspections.

Compliance with the following is required.

(a) A daily visual inspection of the No. 4 left and right upper wing surface planks for spanwise cracks. The affected areas are adjacent to the Nos. 2 and 3 nacelle attach angles above wing Stations 167 and 209 main landing gear ribs and near the forward edge of the plank. This inspection may be discontinued when an approved reinforcement designed to prevent cracking is installed.*

(b) If cracks are found, FAA approved repair and reinforcement must be accomplished(*) prior to the operation of the aircraft except that the aircraft may be ferried to the base at which the repairs and reinforcement may be performed. Upon installation of an approved reinforcement and repair the aircraft may be returned to service, and the daily inspection discontinued.**

(c) An approved reinforcement shall be installed prior to February 1, 1960.

This supersedes AD 59-16-06.

*Lockheed Service Bulletin No. 88/SB-306 contains an approved reinforcement for the wing Station 209 area.

**Eastern Air Lines sketches 62059 and 62259, revised June 25, 1959, contain an approved reinforcement and repair in the wing Station 299 area. Lockheed sketch ALS 82959, Change A, contains an approved reinforcement and repair for the wing Station 167 area.

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AD Number:
60-01-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft
Subject:
Wing Surface Planks
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: 60-01-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-01-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-01-06 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 85 Part 507 Federal Register January 16, 1960. Applies to All Model 188A and 188C Aircraft Except Serial Numbers: 1001, 1044, 1088, 1090 and Up, For the Wing Station 167 Area Inspections; 1001, 1044, 1057, 1066, 1068 and Up, For the Wing Station 209 Area Inspections.

Compliance with the following is required.

(a) A daily visual inspection of the No. 4 left and right upper wing surface planks for spanwise cracks. The affected areas are adjacent to the Nos. 2 and 3 nacelle attach angles above wing Stations 167 and 209 main landing gear ribs and near the forward edge of the plank. This inspection may be discontinued when an approved reinforcement designed to prevent cracking is installed.*

(b) If cracks are found, FAA approved repair and reinforcement must be accomplished(*) prior to the operation of the aircraft except that the aircraft may be ferried to the base at which the repairs and reinforcement may be performed. Upon installation of an approved reinforcement and repair the aircraft may be returned to service, and the daily inspection discontinued.**

(c) An approved reinforcement shall be installed prior to February 1, 1960.

This supersedes AD 59-16-06.

*Lockheed Service Bulletin No. 88/SB-306 contains an approved reinforcement for the wing Station 209 area.

**Eastern Air Lines sketches 62059 and 62259, revised June 25, 1959, contain an approved reinforcement and repair in the wing Station 299 area. Lockheed sketch ALS 82959, Change A, contains an approved reinforcement and repair for the wing Station 167 area.

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