AD 87-04-16

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LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-04-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Loss of throttle control caused by an unstowed left rear fan cowl door support on carbon fibre cowls.

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Required Actions

Modify the fan cowl support strut stowage mechanism in accordance with Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB211-71-8220 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 12 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes equipped with carbon fibre cowls, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fan Cowl Strut

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AD Number:
87-04-16
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fan Cowl Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/09/1987
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 87-04-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5539

AD NUMBER:   87-04-16

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 9, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-04-16 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5539. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes equipped with carbon fibre cowls, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent loss of throttle control caused by an unstowed left rear fan cowl door support on carbon fibre cowls, accomplish the following:

A. Modify the fan cowl support strut stowage mechanism in accordance with Rolls- Royce Service Bulletin RB211-71-8220, dated May 23, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provides 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 for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Rolls-Royce PLC, P.O. Box 31, Derby DE 2 8BJ, England, Attention: Technical Publications Department. These documents 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 March 9, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-04-16
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fan Cowl Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/09/1987
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: 87-04-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5539

AD NUMBER:   87-04-16

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 9, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-04-16 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5539. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes equipped with carbon fibre cowls, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent loss of throttle control caused by an unstowed left rear fan cowl door support on carbon fibre cowls, accomplish the following:

A. Modify the fan cowl support strut stowage mechanism in accordance with Rolls- Royce Service Bulletin RB211-71-8220, dated May 23, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provides 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 for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Rolls-Royce PLC, P.O. Box 31, Derby DE 2 8BJ, England, Attention: Technical Publications Department. These documents 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 March 9, 1987.

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