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AD 2023-09-13 Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes

2023-05-31
2023-05-16
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Models named: 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G, C-130A, HP-C-130A, EC-130Q, C-130H. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to all airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. (2) The airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (x) of this AD, type certificated in the restricted category. (i) LeSEA Model C-130A airplanes, Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A34SO, Revision 1. (ii) T.B.M., Inc., (transferred from Central Air Services, Inc.) Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A39CE, Revision 3. (iii) Western International Aviation, Inc., Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A33NM. (iv) USDA Forest Service Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A15NM, Revision 4. (v) Snow Aviation International, Inc., Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS TQ3CH, Revision 1. (vi) International Air Response (transferred from Rogers Helicopters, Inc., and Heavylift Helicopters, Inc.) Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A31NM, Revision 3. (vii) Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc., Model HP-C-130A airplanes, TCDS A30NM, Revision 1. (viii) Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc., Model EC-130Q airplanes and Model C-130H airplanes, TCDS T00019LA, Revision 4. (ix) Lockheed-Georgia Company Model 282-44A-05 (C-130B) airplanes, TCDS A5SO. (x) Surplus Model C-130A airplanes.

Compliance

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

Required actions

This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2019-18-09, with revised service information. Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Before the accumulation of 15,000 flight hours on the lower center wing rainbow fitting, or within 30 days after October 11, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-18-09), whichever occurs later, do the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-98, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2019; or Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-98, Revision 2, dated February 14, 2023. If any cracks are found during any inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD, replace the rainbow fitting before further flight. (1) Do a visual inspection of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings for any cracks. (2) Do an eddy current inspection of the center wing lower rainbow fittings for any cracks.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by an analysis of reported cracks showing repetitive inspections are needed to adequately address cracked inner tangs of the center wing lower rainbow fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address such cracks. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the center wing lower rainbow fittings, wing separation, and loss of the airplane.

Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2019-18-09, Amendment 39-19736 (84 FR 50730, September 26, 2019) (AD 2019-18-09).

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