AD 81-01-03

final rule

LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 Series Airplanes

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81-01-03
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Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Crack development in outboard aileron support fittings could result in flutter.

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Required Actions

Inspect Hi-Tigues at OWS440 and 476 for cracks using Service Bulletin 093-57-143. Repair or replace cracked parts before further flight. Replace 3/16-inch Hi-Tigues with 1/4-inch diameter ones before further flight for extended span wings, or within 3,000 hours for standard span wings. Repeat inspections at specified intervals until fitting PN 1529413 is replaced with PN 1633849.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date for extended span wings; within 800 hours' time in service after the effective date for standard span wings.

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed-California Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Outboard Aileron Support Fittings

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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Outboard Aileron Support Fittings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/05/1981
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: 81-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4002

AD NUMBER:   81-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 5, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-01-03 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Amendment 39-4002. Applies to Model L-1011-385- 1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent crack development, which could result in flutter, accomplish the following:

I. Aircraft with Extended Span Wing.

A. Inspect all aircraft within 300 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, by accomplishing the following:

1. At OWS440 and 476, visually inspect the Hi-Tigues attaching outboard aileron support fittings to wing box lower skin, and rear spar web and caps, for cracks in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-57-143, dated November 7, 1980. Pay particular attention to the fitting at the necked-down area near the top.

a. If cracks are found, repair or replace parts before further flight.

b. If Hi-Tigues are 3/16-inch diameter, replace with 1/4- inch diameter Hi-Tigues before further flight.

2. If Hi-Tigues are 1/4-inch or larger diameter, repeat inspection of (1.) above at intervals not to exceed 800 hours' time in service until the outboard aileron support fitting PN 1529413 is replaced with fitting PN 1633849 in accordance with Service Bulletin 093- 57-144 dated October 30, 1980.

II. Aircraft with Standard Span Wing.

A. Inspect all aircraft within 800 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, by accomplishing the following:

1. At OWS440 and 476, visually inspect Hi-Tigues attaching outboard aileron support fitting to wing box lower skin, and rear spar web and caps, for cracks in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-57-143, dated November 7, 1980. Pay particular attention to the fitting at the necked-down area near the top.

a. If cracks are found, repair or replace parts before further flight.

b. If Hi-Tigues are 3/16-inch diameter, replace with 1/4- inch diameter Hi-Tigues in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-47-143 dated November 7, 1980, or modify in accordance with Service Bulletin 093-47-144, within 3,000 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.

2. Upon accumulation of 10,000 or more hours time in service, repeat the inspection of (1.) above at intervals not to exceed 4,000 hours time in service until the outboard aileron support fitting PN 1529413 with fitting PN 1633849 in accordance with Service Bulletin 093-47-144, dated October 30, 1980.

III. Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed-California Company, Post Office Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Support Contracts. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108 or 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261, Room 6W14.

This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1981.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Outboard Aileron Support Fittings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/05/1981
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: 81-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4002

AD NUMBER:   81-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 5, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-01-03 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA: Amendment 39-4002. Applies to Model L-1011-385- 1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent crack development, which could result in flutter, accomplish the following:

I. Aircraft with Extended Span Wing.

A. Inspect all aircraft within 300 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, by accomplishing the following:

1. At OWS440 and 476, visually inspect the Hi-Tigues attaching outboard aileron support fittings to wing box lower skin, and rear spar web and caps, for cracks in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-57-143, dated November 7, 1980. Pay particular attention to the fitting at the necked-down area near the top.

a. If cracks are found, repair or replace parts before further flight.

b. If Hi-Tigues are 3/16-inch diameter, replace with 1/4- inch diameter Hi-Tigues before further flight.

2. If Hi-Tigues are 1/4-inch or larger diameter, repeat inspection of (1.) above at intervals not to exceed 800 hours' time in service until the outboard aileron support fitting PN 1529413 is replaced with fitting PN 1633849 in accordance with Service Bulletin 093- 57-144 dated October 30, 1980.

II. Aircraft with Standard Span Wing.

A. Inspect all aircraft within 800 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, by accomplishing the following:

1. At OWS440 and 476, visually inspect Hi-Tigues attaching outboard aileron support fitting to wing box lower skin, and rear spar web and caps, for cracks in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-57-143, dated November 7, 1980. Pay particular attention to the fitting at the necked-down area near the top.

a. If cracks are found, repair or replace parts before further flight.

b. If Hi-Tigues are 3/16-inch diameter, replace with 1/4- inch diameter Hi-Tigues in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-47-143 dated November 7, 1980, or modify in accordance with Service Bulletin 093-47-144, within 3,000 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.

2. Upon accumulation of 10,000 or more hours time in service, repeat the inspection of (1.) above at intervals not to exceed 4,000 hours time in service until the outboard aileron support fitting PN 1529413 with fitting PN 1633849 in accordance with Service Bulletin 093-47-144, dated October 30, 1980.

III. Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed-California Company, Post Office Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Support Contracts. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108 or 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261, Room 6W14.

This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1981.

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