AD 75-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382 | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382B | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382E | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382F | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382G | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main frames
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Required Actions
Inspect main frames in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin A382-189 or equivalent method. If cracks are found, contact the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 325 hours' time in service on airplanes which have accumulated 10,000 or more flight hours and thereafter at each 'C' check inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 382 series airplanes, serial numbers 3946 and 4101 through 4751
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Frames
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Frames Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/21/1978 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 382 | 382B | 382E | 382F | 382G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 75-17-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3185 AD NUMBER: 75-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 21, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-04 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-2300 as amended by Amendment 39-3185. Applies to all Model 382 series airplanes, serial numbers 3946 and 4101 through 4751, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 325 hours' time in service on airplanes which have accumulated 10,000 or more flight hours and thereafter at each "C" check inspection. (a) To detect cracks in the main frames, inspect the frames in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin A382-189, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (b) In the event a crack or cracks are found, before further flight, contact the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320. (c) The inspection required by the A.D. may be discontinued on those airplanes which have been repaired in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin A382-189, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. Amendment 39-2300 became effective August 8, 1975. This Amendment 39-3185 becomes effective April 21, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Frames Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/21/1978 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 382 | 382B | 382E | 382F | 382G 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: 75-17-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3185 AD NUMBER: 75-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 21, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-04 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-2300 as amended by Amendment 39-3185. Applies to all Model 382 series airplanes, serial numbers 3946 and 4101 through 4751, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 325 hours' time in service on airplanes which have accumulated 10,000 or more flight hours and thereafter at each "C" check inspection. (a) To detect cracks in the main frames, inspect the frames in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin A382-189, or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (b) In the event a crack or cracks are found, before further flight, contact the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320. (c) The inspection required by the A.D. may be discontinued on those airplanes which have been repaired in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin A382-189, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. Amendment 39-2300 became effective August 8, 1975. This Amendment 39-3185 becomes effective April 21, 1978. FOOTER:
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