AD 81-26-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1 | LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-14 | LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-15 | LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-3 | LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
False Airborne Vibration Monitor System indications may cause an unnecessary shutdown of the number 2 engine.
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Required Actions
Incorporate electrical system modifications per Lockheed-California Company L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-23-083 dated October 13, 1981. Alternative means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed-California Company Model L-1011 series airplanes with serial numbers: 1083-1090, 1092-1097, 1099-1103, 1105-1106, 1112-1113, 1117-1119, 1121-1123, 1126-1129, 1132, 1134-1136, 1139, 1141, 1145-1147
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical System Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-26-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-26-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes Subject: Electrical System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1981 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| L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 | L-1011-385-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-26-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4283 AD NUMBER: 81-26-06 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-26-06 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-4283. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes, Serial Numbers as listed below, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished: A. To prevent an unnecessary shutdown of the number 2 engine due to false Airborne Vibration Monitor System indications, incorporate electrical system modifications in accordance with Part 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Lockheed-California Company L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-23-083 dated October 13, 1981, for the following 42 aircraft: S/N 1083-1090 S/N 1117-1119 S/N 1134-1136 S/N 1092-1097 S/N 1121-1123 S/N 1139 S/N 1099-1103 S/N 1126-1129 S/N 1141 S/N 1105-1106 S/N 1132 S/N 1145-1147 S/N 1112-1113 B. Alternative means of compliance providing an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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. 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 from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed-California Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Support Contracts, Dept. 63-11, U-33, B-1. These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108; or the Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California 90808. This Amendment becomes effective December 31, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-26-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-26-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes Subject: Electrical System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1981 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: 81-26-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4283 AD NUMBER: 81-26-06 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-26-06 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-4283. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes, Serial Numbers as listed below, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished: A. To prevent an unnecessary shutdown of the number 2 engine due to false Airborne Vibration Monitor System indications, incorporate electrical system modifications in accordance with Part 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Lockheed-California Company L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-23-083 dated October 13, 1981, for the following 42 aircraft: S/N 1083-1090 S/N 1117-1119 S/N 1134-1136 S/N 1092-1097 S/N 1121-1123 S/N 1139 S/N 1099-1103 S/N 1126-1129 S/N 1141 S/N 1105-1106 S/N 1132 S/N 1145-1147 S/N 1112-1113 B. Alternative means of compliance providing an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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. 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 from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed-California Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Support Contracts, Dept. 63-11, U-33, B-1. These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108; or the Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California 90808. This Amendment becomes effective December 31, 1981. FOOTER:
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