Published 2012-04-05 · Federal Register document 2012-8040
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15 airplanes. That AD currently requires implementation of a Supplemental Inspection Document (SID) program of structural inspections to detect fatigue cracking, and repair if necessary, to ensure continued airworthiness of these airplanes as they approach the manufacturer's original fatigue design life goal. This new AD adds Model L-1011-385-3 airplanes to the applicability, changes certain inspection thresholds, adds three new structurally significant details (SSDs), and removes an SSD that has been addressed by a different AD. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the manufacturer of usage and flight data that provided additional information about certain SSDs where fatigue damage is likely to occur. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes.
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- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2012-05-06
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2012-05-10
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 10, 2012.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 95-20-04 R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR
63414, December 11, 1995).
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
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.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
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Unsafe Condition
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the manufacturer of
usage and flight data that provided additional information about
certain structurally significant details (SSDs) where fatigue damage
is likely to occur. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these
airplanes.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Retained Maintenance Program Revision
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision
This maintenance program revision is retained from AD 95-20-04
R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR 63414, December 11, 1995): For Model L-
1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15 airplanes: Within
12 months after November 2, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95-20-04
R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR 63414, December 11, 1995)), incorporate
a revision into the maintenance inspection program which provides
for inspection(s) of the structurally significant details (SSD)
defined in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994. Doing the
revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the
requirement to revise the maintenance inspections program specified
in this paragraph. Doing the inspections required by paragraph (i)
of this AD terminates the corresponding inspection requirements of
this paragraph.
(1) The initial inspection for each SSD must be performed at the
later of the times specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) Within one repeat interval measured from November 2, 1996
(12 months after November 2, 1995).
(ii) Prior to the threshold specified in Lockheed Document
Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection
Document,'' revised January 1994, for that SSD.
(2) A 10 percent deviation from the repetitive interval
specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385
Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, for
that SSD is acceptable to allow for planning and scheduling time.
(3) If Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, specifies
that inspection of any SSD be performed at every ``C'' check, those
inspections must be performed at intervals not to exceed 5,000 hours
time-in-service or 2,500 flight cycles, whichever occurs earlier.
(4) If Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, specifies
either the initial inspection or the repetitive inspection intervals
for any SSD in terms of flight hours or flight cycles, the
inspection shall be performed prior to the earlier of the terms
(whichever occurs first on the airplane: either accumulated number
of flight hours, or accumulated number of flight cycles).
(5) The non-destructive inspection techniques referenced in
Section VI., ``Appendix,'' of Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
January 1994, provide acceptable methods for accomplishing the
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
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New Requirements of This AD: Maintenance Program Revision
(h) New Requirements of This AD: Maintenance Program Revision
For all airplanes: Within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD, incorporate a revision into the maintenance inspection
program which provides for inspection(s) of the SSDs defined in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009. Doing this
revision terminates the requirement to revise the maintenance
inspection program as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
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New Requirement of This AD: Threshold and Intervals
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Threshold and Intervals
For all airplanes: Do all applicable inspections specified in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009. Do the
initial inspection or next repetitive inspection at the applicable
time specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, except as
provided by paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) of this AD. Repeat the
inspections thereafter in accordance with the intervals and actions
specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385
Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009,
except as provided by paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) of this AD. The
non-destructive inspection techniques referenced in Lockheed
Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental
Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009, provide acceptable
methods for accomplishing the inspections required by this AD. Doing
the inspections required by this paragraph of this AD terminates the
corresponding inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For Model L-1011-385-3 airplanes; and for Model L-1011-385-
1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15 airplanes on which the
initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD has not been
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accomplished before the effective date of this AD: Do the initial
inspection at the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within one repeat interval measured from a date 12 months
after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) Before the threshold specified for that SSD in Lockheed
Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental
Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
(2) For Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15
airplanes on which the initial inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD has been accomplished before the effective date of this
AD: Do the next repetitive inspection at the earlier of the times
specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within the next repetitive inspection interval specified in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, for that
SSD.
(ii) Within one repeat interval measured from a date 12 months
after the effective date of this AD; or within the next repetitive
interval specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-
385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009,
for that SSD; whichever occurs later.
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Exception to Intervals--10 Percent Deviation Allowed
(j) Exception to Intervals--10 Percent Deviation Allowed
For all airplanes: A 10 percent deviation from the repetitive
interval specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-
385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009,
for that SSD is acceptable to allow for planning and scheduling
time.
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Exception to Intervals Specifying ``C'' Check
(k) Exception to Intervals Specifying ``C'' Check
For all airplanes: Where Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
April 2009, specifies that inspection of any SSD be performed at
every ``C'' check, those inspections must be performed at intervals
not to exceed 5,000 flight hours or 2,500 flight cycles, whichever
occurs earlier.
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Exceptions to Threshold and Intervals
(l) Exceptions to Threshold and Intervals
For all airplanes: Where Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
April 2009, specifies either the initial inspection or the
repetitive inspection intervals for any SSD in terms of flight hours
or flight cycles, the inspection must be performed prior to the
earlier of the terms (whichever occurs first on the airplane: either
accumulated number of flight hours, or accumulated number of flight
cycles).
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Exception to Inspection Procedure
(m) Exception to Inspection Procedure
For all airplanes: There should be no repair or modification
work done in the inspection area before the initial inspections
required by paragraph (i) of this AD; any changes in the inspection
area could affect the inspection procedure.
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New Requirements of This AD: Repair
(n) New Requirements of This AD: Repair
For all airplanes: If any cracking is found in any SSD during
any inspection required by this AD, prior to further flight, repair
in accordance with paragraph (n)(1), (n)(2), or (n)(3) of this AD:
(1) In accordance with the Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
January 1994; or revised April 2009. After doing the revision
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repair in accordance with
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
Note 1 to paragraph (n)(1) of this AD: Guidance on doing repairs
in accordance with a ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection
Document'' specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD can be found in
the applicable service bulletins identified in certain SSDs of the
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document'' specified in
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(2) In accordance with Lockheed L-1011 Structural Repair Manual,
Revision 80, dated December 15, 2009.
(3) In accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.
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New Requirements of This AD: Reporting
(o) New Requirements of This AD: Reporting
For all airplanes: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD, submit a report of the
results (positive or negative) of the inspection(s) to Lockheed in
accordance with Section V., Data Reporting System (DRS), of the
applicable Lockheed Document specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this
AD. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements contained in this
AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
(1) Within 30 days after returning the airplane to service,
subsequent to accomplishment of the inspection(s) specified in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994; or
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
(2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
(p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
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Related Information
(r) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; fax: 404-
474-5606; email: [email protected].
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service
information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date
specified.
(2) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 10, 2012.
(i) Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
(ii) Lockheed L-1011 Structural Repair Manual, Revision 80,
dated December 15, 2009, which contains the following errors:
(A) Page 13/14 of Section 51-10-06, pages 1 through 10 of the
Table of Contents for Chapter 54, and page 809/810 of Section 55-35-
00 show a page date of ``Date 15XX;'' these pages should be dated
December 15, 2009.
(B) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 51 identifies
incorrect dates for pages 3 and 4 of the Table of Contents for
Chapter 51; the correct date of those pages is March 15, 1999.
(C) Page 7 of the List of Effective Pages for Chapter 53 does
not list a configuration number for page 20 of Section 53-21-00;
that page should be identified as configuration 2.
(D) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 53 identifies
incorrect dates for pages 3 and 5 of Section 53-14-00 (Configuration
2); the correct dates are September 15, 1995, for page 3, and March
15, 1994, for page 5.
(E) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 53 identifies an
incorrect date for page 4 of Section 53-15-00; the correct date for
that page is September 15, 1981.
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(F) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 54 identifies an
incorrect date for page 1 of Section 54-23-00; the correct date for
that page is May 15, 1986.
(G) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 54 identifies an
incorrect date for page 4 of Section 54-32-00; the correct date for
that page is March 15, 1992.
(H) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for page 13 of Section 57-00-00; the correct date for
that page is April 15, 2005.
(I) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for pages 16 and 18 of Section 57-12-00; the correct
date for those pages is March 15, 1983.
(J) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for pages 801, 802, and 805/806 of Section 57-13-00;
the correct date for those pages is December 15, 2009.
(K) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for pages 810 through 819 of Section 57-51-00; the
correct date for those pages is December 15, 2009.
(L) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for page 4 of Section 57-52-00; the correct date for
that page is December 15, 2009.
(M) Page 25, dated March 15, 1983, and page 26, dated May 15,
1986, of Section 57-12-00 were inadvertently omitted from the List
of Effective Pages for Chapter 57.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR
November 2, 1995 (60 FR 51713, October 3, 1995).
(i) Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
L1011 Technical Support Center, Dept. 6A4M, Zone 0579, 86 South Cobb
Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063-0579; telephone 770-494-5444; fax
770-494-5445; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html.
(6) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 66 (Thursday, April 5, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20522-20526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8040]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0723; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-080-AD;
Amendment 39-16978; AD 2012-05-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15 airplanes.
That AD currently requires implementation of a Supplemental Inspection
Document (SID) program of structural inspections to detect fatigue
cracking, and repair if necessary, to ensure continued airworthiness of
these airplanes as they approach the manufacturer's original fatigue
design life goal. This new AD adds Model L-1011-385-3 airplanes to the
applicability, changes certain inspection thresholds, adds three new
structurally significant details (SSDs), and removes an SSD that has
been addressed by a different AD. This AD was prompted by an evaluation
by the manufacturer of usage and flight data that provided additional
information about certain SSDs where fatigue damage is likely to occur.
We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking that could
compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes.
DATES: This AD is effective May 10, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of May 10, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
November 2, 1995 (60 FR 51713, October 3, 1995).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb
Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063; phone: 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445;
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-
474-5554; fax 404-474-5606; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 95-20-04 R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR 63414,
December 11, 1995). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on August 8, 2011 (76 FR 48049). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require implementation of a SID program of
structural inspections to detect fatigue cracking, and repair if
necessary. That NPRM also proposed to add Model L-1011-385-3 airplanes
to the applicability, change certain inspection thresholds and
intervals for Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15
airplanes, include three additional SSDs for Model L-1011-385-3
airplanes, and remove an SSD that has been addressed by a different AD
action.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
NPRM (76 FR 48049, August 8, 2011) and the FAA's response to each
comment.
Request To Withdraw NPRM (76 FR 48049, August 8, 2011)
An anonymous commenter requested that we stop ``regulating job(s)
out of this country'' and leave companies alone to run their business
as they see fit.
We infer the commenter is requesting that we withdraw the NPRM (76
FR 48049, August 8, 2011). We disagree. This AD addresses an identified
unsafe condition. If the structural inspections required by this AD are
not done, an airplane could develop fatigue cracking that could
compromise the structural integrity of the airplane. We have not
revised this AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify Reference
Lockheed Martin requested that we clarify the section of the
document referenced in paragraph (g)(5) of the NPRM (76 FR 48049,
August 8, 2011) by replacing ``Appendix VI'' with ``Section VI.,
Appendix.'' The commenter noted that there is no Appendix VI in the
document and that there is a section VI titled Appendix.
We agree, for the reason provided by the commenter. We have revised
paragraph (g)(5) of this AD accordingly.
Clarification of Repair Service Information
We have added Note 1 following paragraph (n)(1) of this AD to
clarify that guidance on doing repairs in accordance with a ``L-1011-
385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document'' specified in paragraph
(n)(1) of this AD can be found in the applicable service bulletins
identified in certain SSDs of the ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental
Inspection Document.''
Explanation of Changes Made to This AD
We have revised certain headers throughout this AD. We have also
revised the wording in paragraph (g) of this AD. These changes have not
changed the intent of this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the change described previously--and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (76 FR 48049, August 8, 2011) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 48049, August 8, 2011).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 26 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Number of
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per airplanes Cost for U.S.
product affected operators
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Incorporate SID into 550 work-hours $0 $46,750........ 26 $1,215,500.
maintenance program x $85 per hour
[retained actions from AD 95- = $46,750.
20-04 R1, Amendment 39-9454
(60 FR 63414, December 11,
1995)].
Initial inspections [retained 245 work-hours $0 $20,825........ 26 $541,450.
actions from AD 95-20-04 R1, x $85 per hour
Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR = $20,825.
63414, December 11, 1995)].
Repetitive inspections 52 work-hours x $0 $4,420 per 26 $114,920 per
[retained actions from AD 95- $85 per hour = inspection inspection
20-04 R1, Amendment 39-9454 $4,420 per cycle. cycle.
(60 FR 63414, December 11, inspection
1995)]. cycle.
Incorporate SID into 1 work-hour x $0 $85............ 2 $170.
maintenance program [new 85 = $85.
action for Model L-1011-385-
3 airplanes].
Initial inspections [new 48 work-hours x $0 $4,080......... 2 $8,160.
action for Model L-1011-385- $85 per hour =
3 airplanes]. $4,080.
Repetitive inspections [new 44 work-hours x $0 $3,740 per 2 $7,480 per
action for Model L-1011-385- $85 per hour = inspection inspection
3 airplanes]. $3,740 per cycle. cycle.
inspection
cycle.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII,
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of
civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
95-20-04 R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR 63414, December 11, 1995), and
adding the following new AD:
2012-05-06 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Company: Amendment 39-16978; Docket No. FAA-2011-0723; Directorate
Identifier 2010-NM-080-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 10, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 95-20-04 R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR
63414, December 11, 1995).
(c) Applicability
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.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the manufacturer of
usage and flight data that provided additional information about
certain structurally significant details (SSDs) where fatigue damage
is likely to occur. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these
airplanes.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision
This maintenance program revision is retained from AD 95-20-04
R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR 63414, December 11, 1995): For Model L-
1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15 airplanes: Within
12 months after November 2, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95-20-04
R1, Amendment 39-9454 (60 FR 63414, December 11, 1995)), incorporate
a revision into the maintenance inspection program which provides
for inspection(s) of the structurally significant details (SSD)
defined in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994. Doing the
revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the
requirement to revise the maintenance inspections program specified
in this paragraph. Doing the inspections required by paragraph (i)
of this AD terminates the corresponding inspection requirements of
this paragraph.
(1) The initial inspection for each SSD must be performed at the
later of the times specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) Within one repeat interval measured from November 2, 1996
(12 months after November 2, 1995).
(ii) Prior to the threshold specified in Lockheed Document
Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection
Document,'' revised January 1994, for that SSD.
(2) A 10 percent deviation from the repetitive interval
specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385
Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, for
that SSD is acceptable to allow for planning and scheduling time.
(3) If Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, specifies
that inspection of any SSD be performed at every ``C'' check, those
inspections must be performed at intervals not to exceed 5,000 hours
time-in-service or 2,500 flight cycles, whichever occurs earlier.
(4) If Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, specifies
either the initial inspection or the repetitive inspection intervals
for any SSD in terms of flight hours or flight cycles, the
inspection shall be performed prior to the earlier of the terms
(whichever occurs first on the airplane: either accumulated number
of flight hours, or accumulated number of flight cycles).
(5) The non-destructive inspection techniques referenced in
Section VI., ``Appendix,'' of Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
January 1994, provide acceptable methods for accomplishing the
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(h) New Requirements of This AD: Maintenance Program Revision
For all airplanes: Within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD, incorporate a revision into the maintenance inspection
program which provides for inspection(s) of the SSDs defined in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009. Doing this
revision terminates the requirement to revise the maintenance
inspection program as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Threshold and Intervals
For all airplanes: Do all applicable inspections specified in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009. Do the
initial inspection or next repetitive inspection at the applicable
time specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, except as
provided by paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) of this AD. Repeat the
inspections thereafter in accordance with the intervals and actions
specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385
Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009,
except as provided by paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) of this AD. The
non-destructive inspection techniques referenced in Lockheed
Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental
Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009, provide acceptable
methods for accomplishing the inspections required by this AD. Doing
the inspections required by this paragraph of this AD terminates the
corresponding inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For Model L-1011-385-3 airplanes; and for Model L-1011-385-
1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15 airplanes on which the
initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD has not been
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accomplished before the effective date of this AD: Do the initial
inspection at the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within one repeat interval measured from a date 12 months
after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) Before the threshold specified for that SSD in Lockheed
Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental
Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
(2) For Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, and L-1011-385-1-15
airplanes on which the initial inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD has been accomplished before the effective date of this
AD: Do the next repetitive inspection at the earlier of the times
specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within the next repetitive inspection interval specified in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994, for that
SSD.
(ii) Within one repeat interval measured from a date 12 months
after the effective date of this AD; or within the next repetitive
interval specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-
385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009,
for that SSD; whichever occurs later.
(j) Exception to Intervals--10 Percent Deviation Allowed
For all airplanes: A 10 percent deviation from the repetitive
interval specified in Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-
385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009,
for that SSD is acceptable to allow for planning and scheduling
time.
(k) Exception to Intervals Specifying ``C'' Check
For all airplanes: Where Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
April 2009, specifies that inspection of any SSD be performed at
every ``C'' check, those inspections must be performed at intervals
not to exceed 5,000 flight hours or 2,500 flight cycles, whichever
occurs earlier.
(l) Exceptions to Threshold and Intervals
For all airplanes: Where Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
April 2009, specifies either the initial inspection or the
repetitive inspection intervals for any SSD in terms of flight hours
or flight cycles, the inspection must be performed prior to the
earlier of the terms (whichever occurs first on the airplane: either
accumulated number of flight hours, or accumulated number of flight
cycles).
(m) Exception to Inspection Procedure
For all airplanes: There should be no repair or modification
work done in the inspection area before the initial inspections
required by paragraph (i) of this AD; any changes in the inspection
area could affect the inspection procedure.
(n) New Requirements of This AD: Repair
For all airplanes: If any cracking is found in any SSD during
any inspection required by this AD, prior to further flight, repair
in accordance with paragraph (n)(1), (n)(2), or (n)(3) of this AD:
(1) In accordance with the Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060,
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised
January 1994; or revised April 2009. After doing the revision
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repair in accordance with
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
Note 1 to paragraph (n)(1) of this AD: Guidance on doing repairs
in accordance with a ``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection
Document'' specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD can be found in
the applicable service bulletins identified in certain SSDs of the
``L-1011-385 Series Supplemental Inspection Document'' specified in
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(2) In accordance with Lockheed L-1011 Structural Repair Manual,
Revision 80, dated December 15, 2009.
(3) In accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.
(o) New Requirements of This AD: Reporting
For all airplanes: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD, submit a report of the
results (positive or negative) of the inspection(s) to Lockheed in
accordance with Section V., Data Reporting System (DRS), of the
applicable Lockheed Document specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this
AD. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements contained in this
AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
(1) Within 30 days after returning the airplane to service,
subsequent to accomplishment of the inspection(s) specified in
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994; or
Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
(2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(r) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; fax: 404-
474-5606; email: [email protected].
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service
information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date
specified.
(2) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 10, 2012.
(i) Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised April 2009.
(ii) Lockheed L-1011 Structural Repair Manual, Revision 80,
dated December 15, 2009, which contains the following errors:
(A) Page 13/14 of Section 51-10-06, pages 1 through 10 of the
Table of Contents for Chapter 54, and page 809/810 of Section 55-35-
00 show a page date of ``Date 15XX;'' these pages should be dated
December 15, 2009.
(B) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 51 identifies
incorrect dates for pages 3 and 4 of the Table of Contents for
Chapter 51; the correct date of those pages is March 15, 1999.
(C) Page 7 of the List of Effective Pages for Chapter 53 does
not list a configuration number for page 20 of Section 53-21-00;
that page should be identified as configuration 2.
(D) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 53 identifies
incorrect dates for pages 3 and 5 of Section 53-14-00 (Configuration
2); the correct dates are September 15, 1995, for page 3, and March
15, 1994, for page 5.
(E) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 53 identifies an
incorrect date for page 4 of Section 53-15-00; the correct date for
that page is September 15, 1981.
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(F) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 54 identifies an
incorrect date for page 1 of Section 54-23-00; the correct date for
that page is May 15, 1986.
(G) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 54 identifies an
incorrect date for page 4 of Section 54-32-00; the correct date for
that page is March 15, 1992.
(H) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for page 13 of Section 57-00-00; the correct date for
that page is April 15, 2005.
(I) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for pages 16 and 18 of Section 57-12-00; the correct
date for those pages is March 15, 1983.
(J) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for pages 801, 802, and 805/806 of Section 57-13-00;
the correct date for those pages is December 15, 2009.
(K) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for pages 810 through 819 of Section 57-51-00; the
correct date for those pages is December 15, 2009.
(L) The List of Effective Pages for Chapter 57 identifies an
incorrect date for page 4 of Section 57-52-00; the correct date for
that page is December 15, 2009.
(M) Page 25, dated March 15, 1983, and page 26, dated May 15,
1986, of Section 57-12-00 were inadvertently omitted from the List
of Effective Pages for Chapter 57.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR
November 2, 1995 (60 FR 51713, October 3, 1995).
(i) Lockheed Document Number LG92ER0060, ``L-1011-385 Series
Supplemental Inspection Document,'' revised January 1994.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
L1011 Technical Support Center, Dept. 6A4M, Zone 0579, 86 South Cobb
Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063-0579; telephone 770-494-5444; fax
770-494-5445; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html.
(6) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, WA, on March 1, 2012.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-8040 Filed 4-4-12; 8:45 am]
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