AD 87-06-06

final rule

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

AD Number
87-06-06
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-1011-385 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

Engine separation due to broken pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle bolts, which are cracking because of stress-corrosion.

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Required Actions

Inspect the pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle bolts in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1. Replace broken bolts before further flight and replace all H-11 steel bolts with MP-35N bolts by January 15, 1991 or 15,000 hours time-in-service, whichever is later.

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Compliance Time

Before accumulating a total of 15,000 hours time-in-service or within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 hours time-in-service or 15 months, whichever occurs later. Additionally, replace all bolts before January 15, 1991 or 15,000 hours time-in-service, whichever is later.

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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, L-1011-385-3, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Pylon Attach Bolts

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AD Number:
87-06-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Pylon Attach Bolts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/02/1987
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: 87-06-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5570

AD NUMBER:   87-06-06

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 2, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-06-06 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5570. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent engine separation due to broken pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle bolts, which are cracking because of stress-corrosion, accomplish the following:

A. Before accumulating a total of 15,000 hours time-in-service or within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 hours time-in-service or 15 months, whichever occurs later, accomplish the following:

1. Inspect the pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1986, or later FAA approved revision.

2. If broken bolts are found, before further flight, replace each broken bolt with a new bolt in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision.

B. Before accumulating a total of 15,000 hours time-in-service or before January 15, 1991, whichever is later, replace all of the pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle H-11 steel bolts with stress-corrosion resistant MP-35N bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1986, or later FAA- approved revision. The inspections required by paragraph A. may be discontinued after paragraph B. has been accomplished.

C. 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.

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.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed-California Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Order Administration, Dept. 65-33, U-33, B-1. 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 April 2, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-06-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Pylon Attach Bolts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/02/1987
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: 87-06-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5570

AD NUMBER:   87-06-06

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 2, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-06-06 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5570. Applies to Lockheed Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent engine separation due to broken pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle bolts, which are cracking because of stress-corrosion, accomplish the following:

A. Before accumulating a total of 15,000 hours time-in-service or within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 hours time-in-service or 15 months, whichever occurs later, accomplish the following:

1. Inspect the pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1986, or later FAA approved revision.

2. If broken bolts are found, before further flight, replace each broken bolt with a new bolt in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision.

B. Before accumulating a total of 15,000 hours time-in-service or before January 15, 1991, whichever is later, replace all of the pylon attach fittings-to-skate-angle H-11 steel bolts with stress-corrosion resistant MP-35N bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-54-049, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1986, or later FAA- approved revision. The inspections required by paragraph A. may be discontinued after paragraph B. has been accomplished.

C. 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.

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.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed-California Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Order Administration, Dept. 65-33, U-33, B-1. 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 April 2, 1987.

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