AD Amdt-39-11447
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed | 382 | Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Installation of incorrect sized fasteners on the under floor to ring fittings at fuselage station 817E, which could result in fatigue cracking of the fastener holes and adjacent fuselage structure, leading to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the under floor to ring fittings at fuselage station 817E to verify installation of the correct sized fasteners. If incorrect sized fasteners are found, measure the distance between the fastener centers. If the distance is less than 0.57 inch, repair in accordance with an approved method. If the distance is greater than or equal to 0.57 inch, remove the incorrect sized fasteners, inspect the fastener holes and adjacent fuselage structure, and redrill the fastener holes if no discrepancies are detected.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 382 series airplanes as listed in paragraph 1.A.(1) of Lockheed Hercules Alert Service Bulletin A382-53-57, Revision 1, dated January 30, 1997, certificated in any category.
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