AD 66-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes of the outer wing front cap fittings at the Wing Station 65 joint.
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Required Actions
Inspect lower cap fittings (P/N 807352-1 and -2) visually for cracks within 1,100 hours' time in service after the effective date. Subsequent inspections using dye penetrant or FAA-approved equivalent must check lower and upper cap fittings (P/N 807352-1/-2 and 807354-1/-2) for cracks and burrs within 3,000 hours after the first inspection. Replace cracked fittings with new deburred ones before flight, allowing ferry flights under FAR 21.197. Deburr found burrs per Lockheed SB 88/SB-633B before flight.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Outer Wing Cap Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes Subject: Outer Wing Cap Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/19/1966 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Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-182 AD NUMBER: 66-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 19, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-05-03 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 39-182 Part 39 Federal Register January 19, 1966. Applies to Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect fatigue cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes of the outer wing front cap fittings at the Wing Station 65 joint, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect lower cap fittings, P/N's 807352-1 and -2, by visual means, for cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes within the next 1,100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. (b) Inspect lower and upper cap fittings, P/N's 807352-1 and -2 and P/N's 807354-1 and -2, by dye penetrant method or an FAA-approved equivalent, for cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes and by visual means for burrs at the forward edge of the access holes within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after compliance with (a). (c) Replace any cracked fittings found during the inspections required by (a) or (b) before further flight, with new deburred fittings of the same part number, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be made. (d) Deburr uncracked fittings on which burrs have been found during the inspection required by (b), before further flight, in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-633B, Section 2.D.(4) or later FAA-approved revision, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be made. This directive effective February 19, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes Subject: Outer Wing Cap Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/19/1966 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: 66-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-182 AD NUMBER: 66-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 19, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-05-03 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 39-182 Part 39 Federal Register January 19, 1966. Applies to Models 188A and 188C Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect fatigue cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes of the outer wing front cap fittings at the Wing Station 65 joint, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect lower cap fittings, P/N's 807352-1 and -2, by visual means, for cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes within the next 1,100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. (b) Inspect lower and upper cap fittings, P/N's 807352-1 and -2 and P/N's 807354-1 and -2, by dye penetrant method or an FAA-approved equivalent, for cracks emanating from the barrel-nut access holes and by visual means for burrs at the forward edge of the access holes within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after compliance with (a). (c) Replace any cracked fittings found during the inspections required by (a) or (b) before further flight, with new deburred fittings of the same part number, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be made. (d) Deburr uncracked fittings on which burrs have been found during the inspection required by (b), before further flight, in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-633B, Section 2.D.(4) or later FAA-approved revision, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be made. This directive effective February 19, 1966. FOOTER:
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