AD 85-18-04

final rule

LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Electrical arcing in the cockpit windshield heating electrical wire bundle

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Required Actions

Re-route the C38 wire harness in accordance with Lockheed-California Company L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-30-056, dated April 30, 1984, or later revisions approved by the FAA. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

within six months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed-California Company Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, including L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 models

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Federal Register Abstract

Wire Harness

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AD Number:
85-18-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wire Harness
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/12/1985
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 85-18-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5135

AD NUMBER:   85-18-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 12, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-18-04 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5135. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

To prevent the potential for electrical arcing in the cockpit windshield heating electrical wire bundle, accomplish the following within six months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

A. Re-route the C38 wire harness in accordance with Part 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Lockheed-California Company L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-30-056, dated April 30, 1984, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles 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.

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 the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.

This Amendment becomes effective October 12, 1985.

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AD Number:
85-18-04
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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wire Harness
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/12/1985
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: 85-18-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5135

AD NUMBER:   85-18-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 12, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-18-04 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5135. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

To prevent the potential for electrical arcing in the cockpit windshield heating electrical wire bundle, accomplish the following within six months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

A. Re-route the C38 wire harness in accordance with Part 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Lockheed-California Company L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-30-056, dated April 30, 1984, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles 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.

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 the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.

This Amendment becomes effective October 12, 1985.

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