AD 90-15-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1 | Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-14 | Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-1-15 | Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lockheed Martin Corporation | L-1011-385-3 | Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the aft and mid fuselage eight-inch diameter duct compensators due to cracking in the fillet weld on the barrel assembly.
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Required Actions
Verify part numbers of the aft and mid fuselage 8-inch diameter bleed air duct compensators against Table I of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-36-064 within 300 flight hours after the effective date. If part numbers do not coincide, inspect the fillet weld for cracks and replace the compensator if cracks are found. Replace compensators with part numbers listed in Table I to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
within 300 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Air Duct Compensators
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-15-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-15-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-115-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes Subject: Air Duct Compensators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1990 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| L-1011-385-1-14 | L-1011-385-1-15 | L-1011-385-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-15-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-115-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6662 AD NUMBER: 90-15-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-15-10 LOCKHEED AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY: Amendment 39-6662. Docket No. 90-NM-115-AD. Applicability: Model L-1011 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure of the aft and mid fuselage eight-inch diameter duct compensators, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 300 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, verify that the part numbers of the aft and mid fuselage 8-inch diameter bleed air duct compensators coincide with the part numbers listed in Table I of the Accomplishment Instructions, Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-36-064, dated May 29, 1990. 1. If the part numbers coincide with the part numbers listed in Table I, no further actions are required. 2. If any compensator is found without coinciding part numbers, prior to further flight, conduct a thorough visual inspection of the fillet weld on the barrel assembly for cracks. a. If there is no evidence of cracking in the weld area, the compensator may remain in service and the visual inspection must be performed at intervals not to exceed 150 flight hours. b. If there is evidence of cracking during any inspection, prior to further flight, replace the compensator with one having a part number listed in Table I. B. Replacement of any aft or mid fuselage 8-inch diameter bleed air duct compensator with one having a part number listed in Table I of the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-36-064, dated May 29, 1990, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph A.2., above, for that compensator. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Los Angeles ACO. 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Order Administration, Dept 65-33, U-33, B-1. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California. This amendment (39-6662, AD 90-15-10) becomes effective July 31, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-15-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-15-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-115-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes Subject: Air Duct Compensators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1990 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: 90-15-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-115-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6662 AD NUMBER: 90-15-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; LOCKHEED Model L-1011 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-15-10 LOCKHEED AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY: Amendment 39-6662. Docket No. 90-NM-115-AD. Applicability: Model L-1011 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure of the aft and mid fuselage eight-inch diameter duct compensators, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 300 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, verify that the part numbers of the aft and mid fuselage 8-inch diameter bleed air duct compensators coincide with the part numbers listed in Table I of the Accomplishment Instructions, Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-36-064, dated May 29, 1990. 1. If the part numbers coincide with the part numbers listed in Table I, no further actions are required. 2. If any compensator is found without coinciding part numbers, prior to further flight, conduct a thorough visual inspection of the fillet weld on the barrel assembly for cracks. a. If there is no evidence of cracking in the weld area, the compensator may remain in service and the visual inspection must be performed at intervals not to exceed 150 flight hours. b. If there is evidence of cracking during any inspection, prior to further flight, replace the compensator with one having a part number listed in Table I. B. Replacement of any aft or mid fuselage 8-inch diameter bleed air duct compensator with one having a part number listed in Table I of the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-36-064, dated May 29, 1990, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph A.2., above, for that compensator. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Los Angeles ACO. 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company, P.O. Box 551, Burbank, California 91520, Attention: Commercial Order Administration, Dept 65-33, U-33, B-1. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California. This amendment (39-6662, AD 90-15-10) becomes effective July 31, 1990. FOOTER:
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