AD 60-25-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft

AD Number
60-25-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188A LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188C LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracked aileron counterweight attaching angles at aileron Stations 13.85, 30.95, 48.01, 82.16, 116.31, 150.46, and 184.61.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracks in the angles attaching the aileron balance-weight brackets to the aileron spar at specified stations every 300 hours' time in service. Replace cracked angles with parts made from 0.090-inch thickness AISI 8630 or 4130 steel meeting specified strength and plating requirements, following Lockheed Process Specifications or FAA-approved equivalents, or per Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-451. Compliance required before further flight if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required as indicated. Inspections must be done at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service. Replacement of cracked angles must be made before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Model 188A and 188C aircraft, all serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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