AD 85-18-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_85-18-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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| L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 | L-1011-385-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-18-04 CITATION: This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. 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-18-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. 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. FOOTER:
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