AD 60-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | LOCKHEED Model L-188 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | LOCKHEED Model L-188 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of the top cowl panel over the engine tail pipe has occurred in flight due to insecurity of the cowl latches.
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Required Actions
Replace snap ring retention with clevis or shoulder pin design and safety in place on latch assemblies. Install position pins and locators to ensure proper alignment of the cowling with latches when closed.
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Compliance Time
April 1, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model L-188 Aircraft, including 188A and 188C models, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Pipe Cowl
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model L-188 Aircraft Subject: Tail Pipe Cowl 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Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model L-188 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-05 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 95 Part 507 Federal Register February 2, 1960. Applies to All Model L-188 Aircraft. Compliance required by April 1, 1960. Loss of the top cowl panel over the engine tail pipe has occurred in flight due to insecurity of the cowl latches. To prevent recurrence of this difficulty, the following modifications must be accomplished: (a) Modify latch assemblies by replacement of snap ring retention with clevis or shoulder pin design and safety in place. (b) Install position pins and locators to provide more positive alinement of the cowling with the latches when in the closed position. (Lockheed Service Bulletins Nos. 188/295 and 188/365 cover this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model L-188 Aircraft Subject: Tail Pipe Cowl 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: 60-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model L-188 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-05 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 95 Part 507 Federal Register February 2, 1960. Applies to All Model L-188 Aircraft. Compliance required by April 1, 1960. Loss of the top cowl panel over the engine tail pipe has occurred in flight due to insecurity of the cowl latches. To prevent recurrence of this difficulty, the following modifications must be accomplished: (a) Modify latch assemblies by replacement of snap ring retention with clevis or shoulder pin design and safety in place. (b) Install position pins and locators to provide more positive alinement of the cowling with the latches when in the closed position. (Lockheed Service Bulletins Nos. 188/295 and 188/365 cover this same subject.) FOOTER:
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