AD 61-14-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Loss of main landing gear doors due to cracks or loose fasteners in the front main landing gear door assemblies, particularly in the front ribs and front hinge fittings.
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Required Actions
Conduct a visual inspection for cracks or loose fasteners in the front main landing gear door assemblies every 30 hours' time in service. Repairs or replacements must be done prior to further flight, except ferry flights under CAR 1.76 may be authorized. Install doors with Service Bulletin No. 2935 modifications to discontinue special inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and every 30 hours' time in service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 1049 Series Aircraft, including 1049-54, 1049B-55 (Navy R7V-1), 1049C-55, 1049D-55, 1049E-55, 1049F-55 (USAF C-121C), 1049G-82 and others as listed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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