AD 79-18-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1 | LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-14 | LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-15 | LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-3 | LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Local structural damage and insecure No. 2 engine generator feeder cables in the aft body area between Fuselage Station 2011 and 2053 above Waterline 350 due to looseness, slack, surface abrasions, discoloration, lack of clamp cushions, bent or dislodged mount brackets or clamps.
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Required Actions
Inspect No. 2 engine generator feeder cables and support clamps for looseness, abrasions, discoloration, lack of cushions, bent brackets, or dislodged clamps per Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-24-086 Part 2. Perform corrective action if discrepancies found before further flight. Alternative methods approved by FAA may be used.
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Compliance Time
within the next 400 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed L-1011-385 series airplanes certificated in all categories, including models L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, L-1011-385-3
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Generator Feeder Cables
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-18-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-18-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Generator Feeder Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/29/1979 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: L-1011-385-1 | L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 | L-1011-385-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-18-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3536 AD NUMBER: 79-18-09 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 29, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-18-09 LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA: Amendment 39-3536. Applies to Lockheed L- 1011-385 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 400 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent local structural damage and insure security of the No. 2 engine generator feeder cables, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the No. 2 engine generator feeder cables in the aft body area between Fuselage Station 2011 and Fuselage Station 2053 above Waterline 350 for looseness and slack, surface abrasions, discoloration of outer surface and close proximity to structure without clamps or other protective supports. Inspect feeder cable support clamps for lack of clamp cushions and bent or dislodged mount brackets or clamps. These inspections are to be made in accordance with Part 2 of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-24-086, dated August 2, 1979. (b) If any of the above discrepant conditions is found to exist, prior to further flight perform corrective action in accordance with Part 2 of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-24-086, dated August 2, 1979. (c) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 29, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-18-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-18-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Generator Feeder Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/29/1979 Make: Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: L-1011-385-1 | L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 | L-1011-385-3 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: 79-18-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3536 AD NUMBER: 79-18-09 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 29, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-18-09 LOCKHEED CALIFORNIA: Amendment 39-3536. Applies to Lockheed L- 1011-385 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 400 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent local structural damage and insure security of the No. 2 engine generator feeder cables, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the No. 2 engine generator feeder cables in the aft body area between Fuselage Station 2011 and Fuselage Station 2053 above Waterline 350 for looseness and slack, surface abrasions, discoloration of outer surface and close proximity to structure without clamps or other protective supports. Inspect feeder cable support clamps for lack of clamp cushions and bent or dislodged mount brackets or clamps. These inspections are to be made in accordance with Part 2 of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-24-086, dated August 2, 1979. (b) If any of the above discrepant conditions is found to exist, prior to further flight perform corrective action in accordance with Part 2 of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-24-086, dated August 2, 1979. (c) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 29, 1979. FOOTER:
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