AD 87-16-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Models L-188A and L-188C Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Models L-188A and L-188C Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the structurally significant details listed in Lockheed Report No. LR29428, Section III C., may compromise structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Revise the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program to include requirements for the listed details within one year. Conduct supplemental inspections and repair any cracks found before further flight using an FAA-approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within one year after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed-California Company Models L-188A and L-188C airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Supplemental Inspections
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Models L-188A and L-188C Airplanes Subject: Supplemental Inspections Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/31/1987 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Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 188A | 188C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-16-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5687 AD NUMBER: 87-16-05 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Models L-188A and L-188C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 31, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-05 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5687. Applies to Lockheed Model L-188A and L-188C airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure the continuing structural integrity of these airplanes, accomplish the following: A. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program which provides no less than the requirements specified for the structurally significant details listed in Section III C. of Lockheed Report No. LR29428, dated January 16, 1984, and Revision A, dated May 14, 1986, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. Cracks found in the structurally significant details as a result of the supplemental inspections required by paragraph A., above, must be repaired before further flight in accordance with an FAA-approved method. 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 requirements of this AD. D. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information 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 August 31, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Models L-188A and L-188C Airplanes Subject: Supplemental Inspections Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/31/1987 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: 87-16-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5687 AD NUMBER: 87-16-05 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY Models L-188A and L-188C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 31, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-05 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-5687. Applies to Lockheed Model L-188A and L-188C airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure the continuing structural integrity of these airplanes, accomplish the following: A. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program which provides no less than the requirements specified for the structurally significant details listed in Section III C. of Lockheed Report No. LR29428, dated January 16, 1984, and Revision A, dated May 14, 1986, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. Cracks found in the structurally significant details as a result of the supplemental inspections required by paragraph A., above, must be repaired before further flight in accordance with an FAA-approved method. 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 requirements of this AD. D. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information 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 August 31, 1987. FOOTER:
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