AD 87-08-03

final rule

LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes

AD Number
87-08-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188A LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes
aircraft Lockheed Martin Corporation 188C LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Airframe vibration from an open wing air start access door.

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Required Actions

Modify the air start door in accordance with Lockheed Drawing 842715, dated February 18, 1986, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the same authority.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Model L-188A and L-188C airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Air Start Door

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AD Number:
87-08-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes
Subject:
Air Start Door
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/05/1987
Make:
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Model:
188A | 188C
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 87-08-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5595

AD NUMBER:   87-08-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   DATE: Effective May 5, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-08-03 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5595. Applies to Lockheed Model L-188A and L-188C airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent airframe vibration from an open wing air start access door, accomplish the following:

A. Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, modify the air start door in accordance with Lockheed Drawing 842715, dated February 18, 1986, or later revision 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 the airplane to a base to accomplish 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 Lockheed-California Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: L-188, Commercial Support Contracts, Dept. 63-11 Unit 33. 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 May 5, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-08-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes
Subject:
Air Start Door
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/05/1987
Make:
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Model:
188A | 188C
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: 87-08-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5595

AD NUMBER:   87-08-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Model L-188A and L-188C Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   DATE: Effective May 5, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-08-03 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5595. Applies to Lockheed Model L-188A and L-188C airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent airframe vibration from an open wing air start access door, accomplish the following:

A. Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, modify the air start door in accordance with Lockheed Drawing 842715, dated February 18, 1986, or later revision 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 the airplane to a base to accomplish 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 Lockheed-California Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: L-188, Commercial Support Contracts, Dept. 63-11 Unit 33. 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 May 5, 1987.

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