AD 75-07-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1 | LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-14 | LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-15 | LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The possibility of an out-of-trim Autopilot upon manual disconnect occurring at close proximity to the ground, and operation at speeds where the airplane may not meet stability requirements with inoperative MACH TRIM and MACH FEEL systems, and incorrect failure annunciations.
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Required Actions
Install the placard 'DUAL PITCH TRIM REQ'D TO 100 FT. FOR A/P USE BELOW 100 FT.' within 100 hours time in service after the effective date. Revise AFM Limitations sections LR 25925 and LR 25225 with specified pages or later FAA-approved revisions, and update operations manuals. Modify Trim Augmentation Computers per Service Bulletin 093-22-069 by July 1, 1977. Operators may remove placards after all computers are modified and parts pooling is established.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model L-1011-385-1 series airplanes certificated in all categories, including L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15 models.
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Federal Register Abstract
Placard for Mach Trim System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes Subject: Placard for Mach Trim System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/20/1976 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: L-1011-385-1 | L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2744 AD NUMBER: 75-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-07-03 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-2133 as amended by Amendment 39-2744. Applies to L-1011-385-1 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of an out-of-trim Autopilot upon manual disconnect from occurring at close proximity to the ground, and to prevent operation at speeds at which the airplane may not meet stability requirements with inoperative MACH TRIM and MACH FEEL systems, and to advise the flight crew of possible incorrect failure annunciations, accomplish the following: (a) Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, (1) Install the following placard in full view of the flight crew, "DUAL PITCH TRIM REQ'D TO 100 FT. FOR A/P USE BELOW 100 FT." (2) Revise L-1011-385-1, FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations sections as follows: LR 25925 by incorporating pages 1-6 and 1-7 dated March 6, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions; and LR 25225 by incorporating pages 1-6.2 and 1-6.3 dated March 6, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions. Also revise appropriate operations manuals to incorporate the TRIM/FEEL system failure limitations included in the above AFM pages. (b) An operator may remove the placards and discontinue the instructions imposed by this AD on his fleet of airplanes after the following actions have been accomplished. (1) All Trim Augmentation Computers, Lockheed P/N 672 443-(105, -107 or -109) in service and in spares inventory are modified per Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-22-069, dated November 26, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions; and (2) A system of parts pooling is established to insure that only spares, modified as defined in (b)(1), above, are installed. (c) The Lockheed Company may operate and deliver an airplane to an operator without the placard required by this AD after the individual operator provides written notification to the Lockheed Company that his fleet no longer requires the placard as provided in (b), above. (d) All Trim Augmentation Computers, Lockheed P/N 672 443- (105, -107, or -109), must be modified in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-22-069, dated November 26, 1974, or later FAA - Approved revisions, by July 1, 1977. (e) Equivalent procedures and modifications may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (f) An airplane may be flown to a base for the performance of the work required by this AD, per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. (g) For those airplanes not provided for in paragraph (c), above, the Lockheed Company may operate these airplanes without the placard required by this AD if the following actions are accomplished: (1) A Lockheed P/N 672 443-113 Trim Augmentation Computer or later FAA-approved version is installed; and (2) a sign-off indicating compliance with paragraph (g) of the AD is made on the aircraft release form prior to each flight. Amendment 39-2133 became effective March 27, 1975. This Amendment 39-2744 becomes effective October 20, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes Subject: Placard for Mach Trim System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/20/1976 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: L-1011-385-1 | L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 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: 75-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2744 AD NUMBER: 75-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model L-1011-385-1 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-07-03 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-2133 as amended by Amendment 39-2744. Applies to L-1011-385-1 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of an out-of-trim Autopilot upon manual disconnect from occurring at close proximity to the ground, and to prevent operation at speeds at which the airplane may not meet stability requirements with inoperative MACH TRIM and MACH FEEL systems, and to advise the flight crew of possible incorrect failure annunciations, accomplish the following: (a) Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, (1) Install the following placard in full view of the flight crew, "DUAL PITCH TRIM REQ'D TO 100 FT. FOR A/P USE BELOW 100 FT." (2) Revise L-1011-385-1, FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations sections as follows: LR 25925 by incorporating pages 1-6 and 1-7 dated March 6, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions; and LR 25225 by incorporating pages 1-6.2 and 1-6.3 dated March 6, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions. Also revise appropriate operations manuals to incorporate the TRIM/FEEL system failure limitations included in the above AFM pages. (b) An operator may remove the placards and discontinue the instructions imposed by this AD on his fleet of airplanes after the following actions have been accomplished. (1) All Trim Augmentation Computers, Lockheed P/N 672 443-(105, -107 or -109) in service and in spares inventory are modified per Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-22-069, dated November 26, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions; and (2) A system of parts pooling is established to insure that only spares, modified as defined in (b)(1), above, are installed. (c) The Lockheed Company may operate and deliver an airplane to an operator without the placard required by this AD after the individual operator provides written notification to the Lockheed Company that his fleet no longer requires the placard as provided in (b), above. (d) All Trim Augmentation Computers, Lockheed P/N 672 443- (105, -107, or -109), must be modified in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-22-069, dated November 26, 1974, or later FAA - Approved revisions, by July 1, 1977. (e) Equivalent procedures and modifications may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (f) An airplane may be flown to a base for the performance of the work required by this AD, per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. (g) For those airplanes not provided for in paragraph (c), above, the Lockheed Company may operate these airplanes without the placard required by this AD if the following actions are accomplished: (1) A Lockheed P/N 672 443-113 Trim Augmentation Computer or later FAA-approved version is installed; and (2) a sign-off indicating compliance with paragraph (g) of the AD is made on the aircraft release form prior to each flight. Amendment 39-2133 became effective March 27, 1975. This Amendment 39-2744 becomes effective October 20, 1976. FOOTER:
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