AD 68-11-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

LOCKHEED Model 188A and 188C Series Airplanes

AD Number
68-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188A LOCKHEED Model 188A and 188C Series Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188C LOCKHEED Model 188A and 188C Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the upper planks at the fillet attachment holes.

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Required Actions

Inspect visually the upper wing planks near the fillet attachment holes on both sides of the four nacelles in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin No. 88/SB-649A or approved method. Repairs must be done before further flight if cracks are found. Repetitive inspections are required at intervals not exceeding 1400 hours' time in service unless repairs from specified service bulletins are completed.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1000 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1400 hours' time in service from the last inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Model 188A and 188C Series airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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