AD 81-01-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
81-01-03
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: 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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