AD 81-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382 | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382B | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382E | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382F | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 382G | LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the center fuselage upper longeron splice bolts, immediately aft of fuselage station 597.00, along buttock line 20.00, on each side of the airplane, which could lead to possible failure of the longerons.
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Required Actions
Inspect the center fuselage upper longeron splice bolts for correct installation and determine the condition category per Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1. If out-of-tolerance, placard the airplane, incorporate AFM Supplement No. 382-11, or repair per the service bulletin or an approved alternate method.
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Compliance Time
during the next 'B' or 'C' inspection/check, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 382 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 3946 and 4101 through 4871 except 4834, 4839, 4850, and 4853, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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