AD 60-10-06

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LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft

AD Number
60-10-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
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Unknown
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This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049-54 LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049B-55 (Navy R7V-1) LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049C-55 LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049D-55 LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049E-55 LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049F-55 (USAF C-121C) LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049G-82 LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049H-82 LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main landing gear drag strut cylinder, P/N 471035-3, due to cracks in the root of the 6 5/16-inch diameter thread and thread relief area.

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Required Actions

Inspect the root of the 6 5/16-inch diameter thread and thread relief area using dye penetrant, magnetic particle, or eddy current methods. If cracks are found, replace parts before further flight. If no cracks, reinspect every 1,000 or 5,000 hours' time in service depending on inspection method. Rework by remachining threads, cadmium plating, replacing nut with P/N 557466-1, and proof testing to 12,300 p.s.i. if required.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 425 hours' time in service

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Model 1049 Series Aircraft equipped with Drag Strut Assemblies with ground Acme threads, P/N 469080-5 and -6, Serial Numbers 6001 through 6363 and 10001 through 10036, manufactured by Sargent Engineering Corporation.

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Federal Register Abstract

Landing Gear Drag Strut

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
Subject:
Landing Gear Drag Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
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Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Model:
1049-54 | 1049B-55 (Navy R7V-1) | 1049C-55 | 1049D-55 | 1049E-55 | 1049F-55 (USAF C-121C) | 1049G-82...Show more
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: 60-10-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-10-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-10-06 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 150 Part 507 Federal Register May 13, 1960. Applies to All Model 1049 Series Aircraft Equipped With Drag Strut Assemblies With Ground Acme Threads, P/N 469080-5 and -6, Serial Numbers 6001 Through 6363 and 10001 Through 10036, Manufactured By Sargent Engineering Corporation.

Compliance required as indicated.

As a result of two failures of the main landing gear drag strut cylinder, P/N 471035-3, the following inspections and rework are required, unless already accomplished.

(a) Within the next 425 hours' time in service inspect the root of the 6 5/16-inch diameter thread and thread relief area in the cylinder, P/N 471035-3, for cracks using one of the following inspection methods:

(1) Dye penetrant method.

(2) Magnetic particle method (liquid suspension only).

(3) Eddy current method.

(b) If no cracks are found, reinspection is required as follows, except that such reinspection is not required if the parts are reworked in accordance with (c) or if inspection, in accordance with inspection method (a)(3), shows no indication of a heat-affected zone.

(1) If inspection method (a)(1) or (a)(2) is employed, reinspection is required every 1,000 hours' time in service.

(2) If inspection method (a)(3) is employed, reinspection is required every 5,000 hours' time in service.

(c) Rework instructions:

(1) Remove 0.020-inch material by remachining new Acme threads and new thread relief in the cylinder, taking care to prevent heating of the cylinder material which may affect its strength. Grinding or rolling processes must not be used for making the threads.

(2) Cadmium plate the machine surfaces in accordance with aircraft practices for heat-treated steel.

(3) A new nut, Lockheed P/N 557466-1, or equivalent, must be used to replace the existing nut.

(4) Reassemble the strut assembly and proof test to 12,300 p.s.i. (Lockheed 1049 Service Bulletin 3112 covers these rework instructions.)

(d) Parts found cracked must be replaced prior to further flight. Parts in which a heat affected zone is indicated by inspection method (a)(3) must be reworked in accordance with (c) within 1,000 hours' time in service.

(e) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator.

(Lockheed Service Letter FS/240867L covers this same subject.)

Revised August 2, 1963.

Revised May 26, 1964.

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AD Number:
60-10-06
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft
Subject:
Landing Gear Drag Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Model:
1049-54 | 1049B-55 (Navy R7V-1) | 1049C-55 | 1049D-55 | 1049E-55 | 1049F-55 (USAF C-121C) | 1049G-82...Show more
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: 60-10-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-10-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED Model 1049 Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-10-06 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 150 Part 507 Federal Register May 13, 1960. Applies to All Model 1049 Series Aircraft Equipped With Drag Strut Assemblies With Ground Acme Threads, P/N 469080-5 and -6, Serial Numbers 6001 Through 6363 and 10001 Through 10036, Manufactured By Sargent Engineering Corporation.

Compliance required as indicated.

As a result of two failures of the main landing gear drag strut cylinder, P/N 471035-3, the following inspections and rework are required, unless already accomplished.

(a) Within the next 425 hours' time in service inspect the root of the 6 5/16-inch diameter thread and thread relief area in the cylinder, P/N 471035-3, for cracks using one of the following inspection methods:

(1) Dye penetrant method.

(2) Magnetic particle method (liquid suspension only).

(3) Eddy current method.

(b) If no cracks are found, reinspection is required as follows, except that such reinspection is not required if the parts are reworked in accordance with (c) or if inspection, in accordance with inspection method (a)(3), shows no indication of a heat-affected zone.

(1) If inspection method (a)(1) or (a)(2) is employed, reinspection is required every 1,000 hours' time in service.

(2) If inspection method (a)(3) is employed, reinspection is required every 5,000 hours' time in service.

(c) Rework instructions:

(1) Remove 0.020-inch material by remachining new Acme threads and new thread relief in the cylinder, taking care to prevent heating of the cylinder material which may affect its strength. Grinding or rolling processes must not be used for making the threads.

(2) Cadmium plate the machine surfaces in accordance with aircraft practices for heat-treated steel.

(3) A new nut, Lockheed P/N 557466-1, or equivalent, must be used to replace the existing nut.

(4) Reassemble the strut assembly and proof test to 12,300 p.s.i. (Lockheed 1049 Service Bulletin 3112 covers these rework instructions.)

(d) Parts found cracked must be replaced prior to further flight. Parts in which a heat affected zone is indicated by inspection method (a)(3) must be reworked in accordance with (c) within 1,000 hours' time in service.

(e) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator.

(Lockheed Service Letter FS/240867L covers this same subject.)

Revised August 2, 1963.

Revised May 26, 1964.

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