AD 62-16-03

final rule
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LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft

AD Number
62-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049-54 LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049B-55 (Navy R7V-1) LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049C-55 LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049D-55 LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049E-55 LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049F-55 (USAF C-121C) LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049G-82 LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft
aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 1049H-82 LOCKHEED Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion on the wing rear spar upper cap exposed surfaces exceeding negligible damage limits.

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Required Actions

Inspect exposed surfaces of the rear spar upper caps from wing Station 80 to 458 using a wood or micarta pick and light. If no corrosion, apply zinc chromate primer. If corrosion found, remove rivets to access and inspect the aft outer surface, repair per Lockheed Report 8882 or FAA equivalent, and reapply zinc chromate. Reinspect every 5,000 hours or two years, whichever comes first.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 700 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Models 1049-54, 1049B, 1049C, 1049D, 1049E, 1049F, 1049G, and 1049H Series Aircraft.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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