AD 60-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a fueling valve to close fully may subject the tank to high fuel pressure which could cause not only tank rupture but structural damage.
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Required Actions
Conduct a check of the fueling system at the start of each fueling operation. Conduct a second check of primary and secondary controls at specified fuel levels (8,000-10,000 lbs for outboard/extended inboard tanks; 4,500-6,500 lbs for standard inboard tanks). Correct any malfunctions before continuing fueling. Monitor the fueling panel during the entire operation.
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Compliance Time
commencing not later than 10 days after publication of this airworthiness directive in the Federal Register
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 188A and 188C airplanes not equipped with fuel tank pressure relief overflow valves.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fueling System Valves
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188 Airplanes Subject: Fueling System Valves 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Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-13-03 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 176 Part 507 Federal Register June 24, 1960. Applies to All 188 Airplanes Not Equipped With Fuel Tank Pressure Relief Overflow Valves. Compliance required as indicated. Service experience indicates that a check of the fueling system valves at a high fuel level point should be made when filling tanks to capacity. This check is necessary to determine that the system is functioning properly since failure of a fueling valve to close fully may subject the tank to high fuel pressure which could cause not only tank rupture but structural damage. To prevent possible fuel tank overpressurizing, the following actions are required commencing not later than 10 days after publication of this airworthiness directive in the Federal Register. (a) Conduct a check of the fueling system at the start of each fueling operation in accordance with the placard located on the fueling panel. (b) (1) On all outboard tanks and on extended inboard tanks, when installed, conduct a second check of the primary and secondary controls between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds fuel per item 2 on the placard. (2) When standard inboard tanks are installed, conduct a second check of the primary and secondary controls between 4,500 and 6,500 pounds fuel. (c) Any malfunctions indicated by the checks required by items (a) and (b) of this airworthiness directive must be corrected prior to continuance of pressure fueling to that tank. (d) The fueling panel will be monitored during the entire fueling operation. This supersedes paragraph (d) of AD 60-09-03. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188 Airplanes Subject: Fueling System Valves 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: 60-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 188 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-13-03 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 176 Part 507 Federal Register June 24, 1960. Applies to All 188 Airplanes Not Equipped With Fuel Tank Pressure Relief Overflow Valves. Compliance required as indicated. Service experience indicates that a check of the fueling system valves at a high fuel level point should be made when filling tanks to capacity. This check is necessary to determine that the system is functioning properly since failure of a fueling valve to close fully may subject the tank to high fuel pressure which could cause not only tank rupture but structural damage. To prevent possible fuel tank overpressurizing, the following actions are required commencing not later than 10 days after publication of this airworthiness directive in the Federal Register. (a) Conduct a check of the fueling system at the start of each fueling operation in accordance with the placard located on the fueling panel. (b) (1) On all outboard tanks and on extended inboard tanks, when installed, conduct a second check of the primary and secondary controls between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds fuel per item 2 on the placard. (2) When standard inboard tanks are installed, conduct a second check of the primary and secondary controls between 4,500 and 6,500 pounds fuel. (c) Any malfunctions indicated by the checks required by items (a) and (b) of this airworthiness directive must be corrected prior to continuance of pressure fueling to that tank. (d) The fueling panel will be monitored during the entire fueling operation. This supersedes paragraph (d) of AD 60-09-03. FOOTER:
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