AD 61-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company | 1649A-98 | LOCKHEED Model 1649A Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the right-hand vent float valve in the No. 7 fuel tank could allow fuel spillage or improper fuel distribution, leading to reduced fuel system reliability.
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Required Actions
Modify the right-hand vent float valve of the No. 7 tank by removing the float assembly and replacing the valve spring with P/N 22-0337-1, or replace the original right-hand valve assembly with LAC P/N 634024-5. Compliance required within 400 hours of time in service after February 13, 1961.
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Compliance Time
within 400 hours of time in service after the effective date of this directive
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 1649A-98 aircraft, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Vent System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 1649A Aircraft Subject: Fuel Vent System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/13/1961 Make: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model: 1649A-98 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 1649A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 13, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-03-04 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 244 Part 507 Federal Register January 27, 1961. Applies to All Model 1649A Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. One of the following modifications to the vent system must be accomplished within 400 hours of time in service after the effective date of this directive. (a) Modify only the right-hand vent float valve of the No. 7 tank (LAC P/N 634024- 3, Aero Supply Mfg. Co. P/N 22-1845-002) to a combination pressure relief and suction relief valve by removing the float assembly so that only the pressure and suction relief features remain operational. Replace the valve spring (P/N 22-0228-1) with spring (P/N 22-0337-1) having a higher cracking pressure. (b) Replace only the original right-hand side valve assembly on No. 7 fuel tank with a new valve assembly LAC P/N 634024-5 (Aero Supply Mfg. Co. P/N 22-1845-003). (Lockheed Letter dated August 22, 1960, directed to all 1649 operators completely covers the details of this modification.) This directive effective February 13, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 1649A Aircraft Subject: Fuel Vent System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/13/1961 Make: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model: 1649A-98 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: 61-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 1649A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 13, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-03-04 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 244 Part 507 Federal Register January 27, 1961. Applies to All Model 1649A Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. One of the following modifications to the vent system must be accomplished within 400 hours of time in service after the effective date of this directive. (a) Modify only the right-hand vent float valve of the No. 7 tank (LAC P/N 634024- 3, Aero Supply Mfg. Co. P/N 22-1845-002) to a combination pressure relief and suction relief valve by removing the float assembly so that only the pressure and suction relief features remain operational. Replace the valve spring (P/N 22-0228-1) with spring (P/N 22-0337-1) having a higher cracking pressure. (b) Replace only the original right-hand side valve assembly on No. 7 fuel tank with a new valve assembly LAC P/N 634024-5 (Aero Supply Mfg. Co. P/N 22-1845-003). (Lockheed Letter dated August 22, 1960, directed to all 1649 operators completely covers the details of this modification.) This directive effective February 13, 1961. FOOTER:
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