AD 65-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks, substandard heat treat, and failure of the nose landing gear actuator support link, LAC P/N 750645-3 manufactured by Acor, Inc., under Acor P/N N07011.
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Required Actions
Inspect all Acor, Inc., links for cracks in the necked down area using magnetic particle technique or FAA-approved equivalent and check hardness of the link flats midway between the bearings. Replace cracked links and those with heat treat less than 140,000 p.s.i. with new LAC P/N 750645-3 links. Ensure Acor links installed have hardness ≥140,000 p.s.i. and follow Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-612 sections 2.B(6)-2.B(10) for replacement.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 300 landings after the effective date of this AD (July 30, 1965), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Models 188A and 188C Series Aircraft with Acor, Inc. manufactured LAC P/N 750645-3 links (Acor P/N N07011).
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