AD 68-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 1329-23A | LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 1329-23D | LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 1329-23E | LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Stress corrosion cracks in the wing skin risers at the riser-skin intersection have been experienced on Lockheed Model 1329 and military C-140 series airplanes.
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Required Actions
Within 15 days after the effective date, inspect all aircraft per Lockheed-Georgia Service Bulletin 329-257 and Supplement 329-257A or equivalent. If cracks are found, reinspect every 180 days. Repeat inspections annually or every twelve months, limited to Phase I and II as per the same service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 1329 airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5029 and 5031 through 5055
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Skin Risers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes Subject: Wing Skin Risers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1968 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 1329-23A | 1329-23D | 1329-23E Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-593 AD NUMBER: 68-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 19, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-09-02 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 39-593. Applies to Model 1329 airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5029 and 5031 through 5055. Compliance required as indicated. Lockheed Model 1329 and military C-140 series airplanes have experienced a number of stress corrosion cracks in the wing skin risers at the riser-skin intersection. To detect cracking of risers on these airplanes, accomplish the following: (a) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect all aircraft in accordance with the instructions contained in Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. 329-257, dated April 11, 1968, and Service Bulletin Supplement No. 329-257A, dated April 26, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. NOTE. - Aircraft which have been inspected by representatives of Lockheed-Georgia Company are considered to comply with paragraph (a) above. (b) If cracks are detected in the riser-skin intersections, reinspect at intervals not to exceed 180 days in accordance with the instructions contained in Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. 329-257, dated April 11, 1968, and Service Bulletin Supplement No. 329- 257A dated April 26, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (c) If, as a result of the initial inspection or any subsequent inspections, it is determined that more frequent inspections are required, individual airplane owners will be so notified by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (d) If no cracks are found, or if cracks are repaired in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (b) and (c), above, may be discontinued. (e) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a), above, at each annual inspection, or each twelve months. These inspections need only consist of Phase I and Phase II inspections as explained in Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. 329-257, dated April 11, 1968, and Service Bulletin Supplement No. 329-257A dated April 26, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective May 7, 1968. Revised Nov. 19, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes Subject: Wing Skin Risers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1968 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 1329-23A | 1329-23D | 1329-23E 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-593 AD NUMBER: 68-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 1329 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 19, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-09-02 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 39-593. Applies to Model 1329 airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5029 and 5031 through 5055. Compliance required as indicated. Lockheed Model 1329 and military C-140 series airplanes have experienced a number of stress corrosion cracks in the wing skin risers at the riser-skin intersection. To detect cracking of risers on these airplanes, accomplish the following: (a) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect all aircraft in accordance with the instructions contained in Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. 329-257, dated April 11, 1968, and Service Bulletin Supplement No. 329-257A, dated April 26, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. NOTE. - Aircraft which have been inspected by representatives of Lockheed-Georgia Company are considered to comply with paragraph (a) above. (b) If cracks are detected in the riser-skin intersections, reinspect at intervals not to exceed 180 days in accordance with the instructions contained in Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. 329-257, dated April 11, 1968, and Service Bulletin Supplement No. 329- 257A dated April 26, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (c) If, as a result of the initial inspection or any subsequent inspections, it is determined that more frequent inspections are required, individual airplane owners will be so notified by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (d) If no cracks are found, or if cracks are repaired in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (b) and (c), above, may be discontinued. (e) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a), above, at each annual inspection, or each twelve months. These inspections need only consist of Phase I and Phase II inspections as explained in Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. 329-257, dated April 11, 1968, and Service Bulletin Supplement No. 329-257A dated April 26, 1968, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective May 7, 1968. Revised Nov. 19, 1968. FOOTER:
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