AD 79-25-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382 | LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382B | LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382E | LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382F | LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382G | LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of window latch catches, part numbers 385057-1, -2, 393433-1, -2, could allow clear vision windows to open in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect window latch catches per Lockheed-Georgia Service Bulletin A382-56-1. Replace discrepant catches before further flight per the same service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Models 382 series, serial numbers 3946 through 4832
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Federal Register Abstract
Window Latch Catches
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-25-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-25-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes Subject: Window Latch Catches Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1979 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Corporation Model: 382 | 382B | 382E | 382F | 382G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-25-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3631 AD NUMBER: 79-25-06 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-25-06 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-3631. Models 382 series, Serial Numbers 3946 through 4832, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 50 hours time in service, unless already accomplished. a. To prevent the clear vision windows from opening in flight, inspect the window latch catches, part numbers 385057-1 and -2, and 393433-1 and -2, which are mounted on the windshield post at each window, in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin A382-56-1, dated October 17, 1979. b. If discrepant catches are found, before further flight, replace the catches in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin A382-56-1, dated October 17, 1979. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320. This amendment is effective December 19, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-25-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-25-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes Subject: Window Latch Catches Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1979 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-25-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3631 AD NUMBER: 79-25-06 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Models 382 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-25-06 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-3631. Models 382 series, Serial Numbers 3946 through 4832, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 50 hours time in service, unless already accomplished. a. To prevent the clear vision windows from opening in flight, inspect the window latch catches, part numbers 385057-1 and -2, and 393433-1 and -2, which are mounted on the windshield post at each window, in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin A382-56-1, dated October 17, 1979. b. If discrepant catches are found, before further flight, replace the catches in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin A382-56-1, dated October 17, 1979. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320. This amendment is effective December 19, 1979. FOOTER:
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