AD 76-09-07

final rule
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LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes

AD Number
76-09-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation L-1011-385-1 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation L-1011-385-1-14 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation L-1011-385-1-15 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation L-1011-385-3 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Separation of the center engine S-duct assembly due to failure of the articulating joints, potentially caused by damaged alignment units, worn attachment holes, or cracks in the forward ring of the articulating joint.

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Required Actions

Inspect all alignment units (leaf springs and spring cartridges) at the forward articulating joint for damage or worn holes, and inspect the forward ring for cracks. Repair or modify as necessary before further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 800, 1600, or 2400 hours' time in service until modifications per Service Bulletin 093-54-019 are completed.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 250 hours' time in service after July 14, 1975, or before the accumulation of 4,500 hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed-California Company Model L-1011-385 series airplanes with Part I configuration center engine S-duct installed, including serials 1002 through 1037.

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