AD 61-15-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Missing nylon grommets in the safety belt cable guide brackets of the left and right aft lounge seats could prevent the cable from withstanding design load.
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Required Actions
Inspect the safety belt cable guide brackets (Hardman P/N 5072-1) for missing nylon grommets within the next 100 hours' time in service. If missing, install nylon grommets (P/N 295957-10A or equivalent) or restrict occupancy of the seats during takeoff and landing until installed.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 188A and 188C aircraft incorporating a lounge using Hardman seats with Hardman P/N 5072-1 brackets
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Federal Register Abstract
Safety Belt Grommets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft Subject: Safety Belt Grommets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/02/1961 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Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 2, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-15-04 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 309 Part 507 Federal Register July 21, 1961. Applies to All 188 Series Aircraft Incorporating A Lounge Using Hardman Seats. Compliance required as indicated. Reports have been received that grommets are missing in some of the aft lounge safety belt cable guide brackets. Grommets are required in these brackets to permit the cable to withstand the design load. Within the next 100 hours' time in service inspect the safety belt cable guide bracket, Hardman P/N 5072-1, of the left and right aft lounge seats for presence of nylon grommets. If the nylon grommets are missing, install nylon grommets, P/N 295957-10A (United Carr Fastener Corp.), or equivalent, or restrict occupancy of the left and right aft lounge seats during takeoff and landing until such time as grommets are installed. (Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-541 refers to the same subject.) This directive effective August 2, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft Subject: Safety Belt Grommets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/02/1961 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: 61-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 188 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 2, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-15-04 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 309 Part 507 Federal Register July 21, 1961. Applies to All 188 Series Aircraft Incorporating A Lounge Using Hardman Seats. Compliance required as indicated. Reports have been received that grommets are missing in some of the aft lounge safety belt cable guide brackets. Grommets are required in these brackets to permit the cable to withstand the design load. Within the next 100 hours' time in service inspect the safety belt cable guide bracket, Hardman P/N 5072-1, of the left and right aft lounge seats for presence of nylon grommets. If the nylon grommets are missing, install nylon grommets, P/N 295957-10A (United Carr Fastener Corp.), or equivalent, or restrict occupancy of the left and right aft lounge seats during takeoff and landing until such time as grommets are installed. (Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-541 refers to the same subject.) This directive effective August 2, 1961. FOOTER:
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