AD 2013-15-18 Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes

Models named: L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, L-1011-385-3. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 airplanes, certificated in any category.

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

This paragraph restates the inspections required by paragraph (a) of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005), with revised service information and reduced compliance times for paragraph (g)(16) of this AD. At the time specified in the “Initial Compliance Time” column of table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, perform structural inspections to detect corrosion or fatigue cracking of certain structural elements of the airplane, in accordance with the applicable service bulletins listed under “Service Bulletin Number, Revision, and Date” in tables I and II of Lockheed Tristar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-51-041, Revision 1, dated March 3, 2000; or Revision 2, dated March 30, 2010 (The applicable service bulletins are also identified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.) As of the effective date of this AD, only Lockheed Tristar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-51-041, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2010, may be used for the actions required by this paragraph. Thereafter, repeat the inspections at intervals specified in the “Repetitive Intervals” column of table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph ( g ) of This AD Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin Initial compliance time (whichever occurs later between the times in “Inspection Threshold” and “Grace Period”) Inspection threshold Grace period Repetitive intervals Terminating action (1) 093-53-269, Revision 1, dated October 28, 1997 Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles or 15,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years, whichever occurs first (None). (2) 093-53-274, dated May 28, 1997 Within 14 months after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)) (None) At intervals not to exceed 14 months (None). (3) 093-53-275, dated December 10, 1996 Within 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first (None) (None) (None). (4) 093-53-276, dated June 17, 1996 At the next Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) inspection after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)) (None) At intervals not to exceed the next CPCP inspection (None). (5) 093-57-085, Revision 1, dated December 1, 1997 Before the accumulation of 26,000 total flight cycles or 48,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,800 flight cycles or 3,300 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 1,800 flight cycles or 3,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-57-085, Basic Issue, dated May 7, 1993; or Revision 1, dated December 1, 1997. (6) 093-57-208, Revision 1, dated October 28, 1997 Before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles Within 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years, whichever occurs first (None). (7) 093-52-210, dated July 19, 1991, including Lockheed LCC-7622-248, Corrosion Removal and Refurbishment of C1-A Cargo Door Cam Latches, Latch Bellcranks and Matched Latch Support Assemblies, dated February 27, 1990 Within 5,000 flight hours or 18 months after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first (None) (None) (None). (8) 093-53-054, Revision 1, dated August 12, 1975 Within 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first (None) (None) (None). (9) 093-53-070, Revision 3, dated September 19, 1989 Before the accumulation of 6,000 total flight hours Within 1,500 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)) At intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-070, Basic Issue, dated September 26, 1974; Revision 1, dated January 23, 1975; Revision 2, dated July 7, 1975; or Revision 3, dated September 19, 1989. (10) 093-53-085, Revision 3, dated December 15, 1989 (i) Part I: Before the accumulation of 20,000 flight cycles or 37,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Part I: Within 1,600 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first Part I: At intervals not to exceed 1,600 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-085, Basic Issue, dated September 29, 1975; Revision 1, dated September 3, 1976; or Revision 2, dated February 8, 1988.   (ii) Part II: Before the accumulation of 30,000 flight cycles or 55,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Part II: Within 5,000 flight cycles or 9,200 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first Part II: At intervals not to exceed 5,000 flight cycles or 9,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-085, Basic Issue, dated September 29, 1975; Revision 1, dated September 3, 1976; or Revision 2, dated February 8, 1988. (11) 093-53-086, Revision 5, dated April 12, 1990 Before the accumulation of 9,000 flight cycles or 10,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,600 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 1,600 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-086, Basic Issue, dated September 26, 1975; Revision 1, dated November 12, 1975; Revision 2, dated December 12, 1976; Revision 3, dated July 19, 1977; Revision 4, dated July 8, 1985; or Revision 5, dated April 12, 1990. (12) 093-53-110, Revision 1, dated May 7, 1993 Before the accumulation of 22,000 total flight cycles or 40,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 2,200 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 2,200 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-110, Basic Issue, dated August 19, 1991; or Revision 1, dated May 7, 1993. (13) Change Notification 093-53-260, CN4, dated May 8, 1998 Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles or 20,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 800 flight cycles or 1,500 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 800 flight cycles or 1,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first Inspection and modification in accordance with Part 2.A. of Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-260, Basic Issue, dated May 15, 1991. (14) Change Notification 093-53-266, CN1, dated July 10, 1992 Within 12 months after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)) (None) At intervals not to exceed 90 days Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-266, Basic Issue, dated March 2, 1992. (15) Change Notification 093-57-058, R5-CN1, dated May 3, 1993 Before the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles or 37,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,600 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 1,600 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-57-058, Basic Issue, dated September 16, 1975; Revision 1, dated December 1, 1976; Revision 2, dated June 30, 1978; Revision 3, dated October 19, 1978; Revision 4, dated July 6, 1981; or Revision 5, dated June 9, 1983. (16) Change Notification 093-57-195, R3-CN1, dated August 22, 1995; or Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-57-195, Revision 4, dated March 17, 2010 At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j) of this AD At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j) of this AD At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k) of this AD Modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-57-195, Revision 2, dated July 27, 1990; Revision 3, dated June 30, 1992; or Revision 4, dated March 17, 2010. (17) Change Notification 093-57-213, CN1, dated February 20, 1996 (i) For Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15: Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight cycles Within 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years, whichever occurs first Repair or modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-57-213, Basic Issue, dated December 9, 1994.   (ii) For Model L-1011-385-3: Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight cycles Within 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years after August 26, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005)), whichever occurs first At intervals not to exceed 6,450 flight cycles or 5 years, whichever occurs first Repair or modification in accordance with Lockheed TriStar L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-57-213, Basic Issue, dated December 9, 1994.

This AD was prompted by reports of small cracks in additional areas outside those addressed in AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005), prior to the inspection threshold required by AD 2005-15-01. We are issuing this AD to prevent corrosion or fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

This AD supersedes AD 2005-15-01, Amendment 39-14190 (70 FR 42262, July 22, 2005).