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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Federal Register Abstract
Longerons
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes Subject: Longerons Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/05/1981 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Corporation Model: 382 | 382B | 382E | 382F | 382G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4127 AD NUMBER: 81-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 5, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-12-02 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-4127. Applies to Model 382 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 3946 and 4101 through 4871 except 4834, 4839, 4850, and 4853, certificated in all categories. Compliance required during the next "B" or "C" inspection/check, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the longerons, accomplish the following: a. Inspect 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, for correct installation, and determine the condition category of the airplane in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1, dated April 24, 1981, or later FAA approved revision. b. If an out-of-tolerance condition is found to exist, accomplish one of the following: 1. Based on the condition category, placard the airplane in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1, dated April 24, 1981, or later FAA approved revision, and incorporate Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Supplement No. 382-11, dated February 18, 1981. The AFM Supplement may be obtained from the Lockheed- Georgia Company, Marietta, Georgia 30063. If repairs are accomplished in accordance with b.2., placards and AFM Supplement may be discarded. 2. Repair the airplane in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1, dated April 24, 1981, or later FAA approved revision, or an alternate method of compliance, approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. c. An alternate method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. d. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. This amendment becomes effective June 5, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes Subject: Longerons Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/05/1981 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4127 AD NUMBER: 81-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 382 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 5, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-12-02 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-4127. Applies to Model 382 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 3946 and 4101 through 4871 except 4834, 4839, 4850, and 4853, certificated in all categories. Compliance required during the next "B" or "C" inspection/check, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the longerons, accomplish the following: a. Inspect 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, for correct installation, and determine the condition category of the airplane in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1, dated April 24, 1981, or later FAA approved revision. b. If an out-of-tolerance condition is found to exist, accomplish one of the following: 1. Based on the condition category, placard the airplane in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1, dated April 24, 1981, or later FAA approved revision, and incorporate Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Supplement No. 382-11, dated February 18, 1981. The AFM Supplement may be obtained from the Lockheed- Georgia Company, Marietta, Georgia 30063. If repairs are accomplished in accordance with b.2., placards and AFM Supplement may be discarded. 2. Repair the airplane in accordance with Lockheed-Georgia Company Service Bulletin No. A382-53-29, Revision 1, dated April 24, 1981, or later FAA approved revision, or an alternate method of compliance, approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. c. An alternate method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. d. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. This amendment becomes effective June 5, 1981. FOOTER:
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