Published 2015-04-09 · Federal Register document 2015-06785
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-03 for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 2011-09-03 required repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings, and corrective actions if necessary; and repetitive replacement of rainbow fittings, which would extend the repetitive interval for the next inspection. This new AD requires reduced intervals for inspections of the upper rainbow fittings. This AD was prompted by analysis of in-service cracking, which has shown that a reduction in the inspection intervals is necessary for the upper rainbow fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the center wings, which could grow large and lead to the failure of the fitting and a catastrophic failure of the center wing.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2015-06-08
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2015-05-14
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 14, 2015.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311,
April 21, 2011).
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G
airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
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Unsafe Condition
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an analysis of in-service cracking that
has shown that the rainbow fittings are susceptible to multiple site
fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the center
wings, which could grow large and lead to the failure of the fitting
and a catastrophic failure of the center wing.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Retained Initial Inspections
(g) Retained Initial Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with
revised service information. Except as required by paragraph (m) of
this AD, at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD: Do eddy current inspections to detect
cracking of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings on the
left and right side of the airplane. Do the actions in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin
382-57-82, Revision 4, including Appendixes A and B, dated May 20,
2009; or Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-
57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A and B, dated July 11,
2013. If any crack is found during the inspections required by this
paragraph, before further flight, do the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the requirements of paragraph (m) of
this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph for the
affected upper rainbow fitting only. As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service
Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A and B, dated
July 11, 2013, for accomplishing the actions specified in this
paragraph.
(1) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours on the
rainbow fitting.
(2) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours on the rainbow fitting
after May 26, 2011, (the effective date of AD 2011-09-03, Amendment
39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011)), whichever occurs first.
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Retained Repetitive Inspection Schedule
(h) Retained Repetitive Inspection Schedule
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with a
new exception. Except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD,
repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 3,600 flight hours on the center wing, until
the rainbow fitting has accumulated 30,000 total flight hours. If
any crack is found during the inspections required by this
paragraph, before further flight, do the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the requirements of paragraph (n) of
this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph for the
affected upper rainbow fitting only.
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Retained Rainbow Fitting Replacements
(i) Retained Rainbow Fitting Replacements
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with
revised service information. Before the accumulation of 30,000
flight hours on the rainbow fitting, or within 600 flight hours
after May 26, 2011, (the effective date of AD 2011-09-03, Amendment
39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011)), whichever occurs later:
Replace the rainbow fitting with a new rainbow fitting, do all
related investigative actions, and do all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 4,
including Appendix C, dated May 20, 2009, except as required by
paragraph (l) of this AD; or Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendix C, dated
July 11, 2013, except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD.
Replace the rainbow fitting thereafter at intervals not to exceed
30,000 flight hours. As of the effective date of this AD, only use
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82,
Revision 6, including Appendix C, dated July 11, 2013, for
accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph.
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Retained Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections
(j) Retained Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with a
new exception. For upper and lower rainbow fittings replaced in
accordance with paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD: Except as required
by paragraph (o) of this AD, do the eddy current inspections
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD within 15,000 flight hours
after doing the replacement and repeat the eddy current inspections
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 3,600 flight hours until the rainbow fittings are replaced in
accordance with paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD. Doing the
requirements of paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the requirements
of this paragraph for the affected upper rainbow fitting only.
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Retained Replacement, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective Actions
(k) Retained Replacement, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective
Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with
revised service information and revised references to inspection
paragraphs. If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g),
(h), (m), or (n) of this AD, any crack is detected in the rainbow
fitting, before further flight, replace the rainbow fitting with a
new rainbow fitting, do all related investigative actions, and do
all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with Paragraph 2.C.
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
57-82, Revision 4, including Appendix C, dated May 20, 2009, except
as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD; or Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6,
including Appendix C, dated July 11, 2013, except as required by
paragraph (l) of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, only
use Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82,
Revision 6, including Appendix C, dated July 11, 2013, for
accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph.
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Retained Exceptions to Service Information
(l) Retained Exceptions to Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment
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39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with revised service
information. Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 4,
including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated May 20, 2009; or Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6,
including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 11, 2013; specifies to
contact the manufacturer for disposition of certain repair
conditions or does not specify corrective actions if certain
conditions are found, this AD requires repairing those conditions
using a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be approved
by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the
Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
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New Requirement: Reduced Initial Compliance Time for Upper Rainbow Fittings
(m) New Requirement: Reduced Initial Compliance Time for Upper Rainbow
Fittings
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraphs (m)(1)
and (m)(2) of this AD, do eddy current inspections to detect
cracking of the center wing upper rainbow fittings on the left and
right side of the airplane. Do the actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A and
B, dated July 11, 2013. If any crack is found during the inspections
required by this paragraph, before further flight, do the actions
required by paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the requirements of this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD
for that upper rainbow fitting only. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at the interval required by paragraph (n) of this AD.
(1) For upper rainbow fittings that have accumulated less than
10,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD, the
compliance time is at the later of the times in paragraphs (m)(1)(i)
and (m)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours.
(ii) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(2) For upper rainbow fittings that have accumulated 10,000
total flight hours or more, but less than 15,000 total flight hours
as of the effective date of this AD, the compliance time is the
earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (m)(2)(i) and
(m)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours on the
rainbow fitting.
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New Requirement: Reduced Repetitive Inspection Intervals
(n) New Requirement: Reduced Repetitive Inspection Intervals
For upper rainbow fittings on which the requirements of
paragraph (g), (h), or (m) of this AD were done, do the next
inspection at the earlier of the times required in paragraphs (n)(1)
and (n)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, repeat the inspection required by
paragraph (m) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight
hours until the upper rainbow fitting has accumulated 30,000 total
flight hours. If any crack is found during the inspections required
by this paragraph, before further flight, do the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing an inspection required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD
for the affected upper rainbow fitting only.
(1) Within 3,600 flight hours since the last inspection done in
accordance with paragraph (g), (h), or (m) of this AD, whichever
occurs latest.
(2) At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (n)(2)(i)
and (n)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 2,500 flight hours after the last inspection done in
accordance with paragraph (g), (h), or (m) of this AD, whichever
occurs latest.
(ii) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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New Requirement: Reduced Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections
(o) New Requirement: Reduced Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections
For upper rainbow fittings replaced in accordance with paragraph
(i) or (k) of this AD, do the inspection required by paragraph (m)
of this AD at the earlier of the compliance times required in
paragraph (o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight hours. Doing the
inspections required by this paragraph terminates the requirements
of paragraph (j) of this AD for the affected upper rainbow fitting
only.
(1) At the later of the times in paragraphs (o)(1)(i) and
(o)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 10,000 total flight hours on the
upper rainbow fitting.
(ii) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(2) Within 15,000 total flight hours on the upper rainbow
fitting.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(p) Credit for Previous Actions
The service information identified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i),
(p)(1)(ii), (p)(1)(iii), (p)(2), and (p)(3) is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD, if those actions
were performed before the effective date of this AD using the
service information identified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i), (p)(1)(ii),
and (p)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, including Appendixes A
and B, dated December 7, 2004.
(ii) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 1, including
Appendixes A and B, dated February 24, 2005.
(iii) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 2, including
Appendixes A and B, dated February 15, 2007.
(2) This paragraph restates paragraph (m) of AD 2011-09-03,
Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011). This paragraph
provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), (i),
(j), and (k) of this AD, if those actions were performed before May
26, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09-03), using Lockheed
Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 3, including Appendixes A, B,
and C, dated April 25, 2008.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (m), (n), and (o) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 5, including
Appendixes A, B, and C, dated August 12, 2010.
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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 paragraph
(r)(2) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR
22311, April 21, 2011), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
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Related Information
(r) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone: 404-474-5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email:
[email protected].
(2) For information about AMOCs, contact Hal Horsbough,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
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 service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 14, 2015.
(i) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-
82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 11,
2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 26, 2011 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011).
(i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 4, including
Appendixes A, B, and C, dated May 20, 2009.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M,
[[Page 19017]]
Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30063;
telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; email [email protected];
Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html.
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 68 (Thursday, April 9, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19013-19017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06785]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0627; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-217-AD;
Amendment 39-18126; AD 2015-06-08]
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 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-03 for
all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 2011-09-03 required
repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the center wing
upper and lower rainbow fittings, and corrective actions if necessary;
and repetitive replacement of rainbow fittings, which would extend the
repetitive interval for the next inspection. This new AD requires
reduced intervals for inspections of the upper rainbow fittings. This
AD was prompted by analysis of in-service cracking, which has shown
that a reduction in the inspection intervals is necessary for the upper
rainbow fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the center wings,
which could grow large and lead to the failure of the fitting and a
catastrophic failure of the center wing.
DATES: This AD is effective May 14, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 14,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May
26, 2011 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Airworthiness
[[Page 19014]]
Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta,
GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; email
[email protected]; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0627.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0627; 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 Docket 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, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-
5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311,
April 21, 2011). AD 2011-09-03 applied to all Lockheed Martin
Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E,
382F, and 382G airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
September 17, 2014 (79 FR 55675). The NPRM was prompted by analysis of
in-service cracking, which has shown that the initial and repetitive
inspection schedules for the upper rainbow fitting need to be revised
to reduce the probability of failure until the rainbow fitting is
replaced. The NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive eddy
current inspections to detect cracks in the center wing upper and lower
rainbow fittings, and corrective actions if necessary; and repetitive
replacement of rainbow fittings, which would extend the repetitive
interval for the next inspection. This AD reduces compliance times for
initial and repetitive inspections of the upper rainbow fitting. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the upper and
lower rainbow fittings on the center wings, which could grow large and
lead to the failure of the fitting and a catastrophic failure of the
center wing.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 55675, September
17, 2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 55675, September 17, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 55675, September 17, 2014).
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin
382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 11,
2013. The service information describes procedures for repetitive eddy
current inspections of the upper and lower rainbow fittings of the
center wing; repetitive replacement of the upper and lower rainbow
fittings; and related investigative and corrective actions. This
service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to
access this service information.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 14 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection of upper and lower 20 work-hours x None.............. $1,700, per $23,800, per
fitting [retained actions from $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
AD 2011[dash]09[dash]03, $1,700 per
Amendment 39[dash]16665 (76 FR inspection cycle.
22311, April 21, 2011)].
Fitting replacement [retained 2,438 work-hours x $40,000........... $247,230, per $3,461,220, per
actions from AD $85 per hour = replacement. replacement.
2011[dash]09[dash]03, Amendment $207,230 per
39[dash]16665 (76 FR 22311, replacement.
April 21, 2011)].
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This AD reduces the compliance times for the upper rainbow fitting
inspections and adds no additional economic burden.
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, 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,
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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
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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)
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:
2015-06-08 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Company: Amendment 39-18126; Docket No. FAA-2014-0627; Directorate
Identifier 2013-NM-217-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 14, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311,
April 21, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an analysis of in-service cracking that
has shown that the rainbow fittings are susceptible to multiple site
fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the center
wings, which could grow large and lead to the failure of the fitting
and a catastrophic failure of the center wing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Initial Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with
revised service information. Except as required by paragraph (m) of
this AD, at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD: Do eddy current inspections to detect
cracking of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings on the
left and right side of the airplane. Do the actions in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin
382-57-82, Revision 4, including Appendixes A and B, dated May 20,
2009; or Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-
57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A and B, dated July 11,
2013. If any crack is found during the inspections required by this
paragraph, before further flight, do the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the requirements of paragraph (m) of
this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph for the
affected upper rainbow fitting only. As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service
Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A and B, dated
July 11, 2013, for accomplishing the actions specified in this
paragraph.
(1) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours on the
rainbow fitting.
(2) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours on the rainbow fitting
after May 26, 2011, (the effective date of AD 2011-09-03, Amendment
39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011)), whichever occurs first.
(h) Retained Repetitive Inspection Schedule
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with a
new exception. Except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD,
repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 3,600 flight hours on the center wing, until
the rainbow fitting has accumulated 30,000 total flight hours. If
any crack is found during the inspections required by this
paragraph, before further flight, do the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the requirements of paragraph (n) of
this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph for the
affected upper rainbow fitting only.
(i) Retained Rainbow Fitting Replacements
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with
revised service information. Before the accumulation of 30,000
flight hours on the rainbow fitting, or within 600 flight hours
after May 26, 2011, (the effective date of AD 2011-09-03, Amendment
39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011)), whichever occurs later:
Replace the rainbow fitting with a new rainbow fitting, do all
related investigative actions, and do all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 4,
including Appendix C, dated May 20, 2009, except as required by
paragraph (l) of this AD; or Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendix C, dated
July 11, 2013, except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD.
Replace the rainbow fitting thereafter at intervals not to exceed
30,000 flight hours. As of the effective date of this AD, only use
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82,
Revision 6, including Appendix C, dated July 11, 2013, for
accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph.
(j) Retained Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with a
new exception. For upper and lower rainbow fittings replaced in
accordance with paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD: Except as required
by paragraph (o) of this AD, do the eddy current inspections
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD within 15,000 flight hours
after doing the replacement and repeat the eddy current inspections
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 3,600 flight hours until the rainbow fittings are replaced in
accordance with paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD. Doing the
requirements of paragraph (o) of this AD terminates the requirements
of this paragraph for the affected upper rainbow fitting only.
(k) Retained Replacement, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective
Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with
revised service information and revised references to inspection
paragraphs. If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g),
(h), (m), or (n) of this AD, any crack is detected in the rainbow
fitting, before further flight, replace the rainbow fitting with a
new rainbow fitting, do all related investigative actions, and do
all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with Paragraph 2.C.
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
57-82, Revision 4, including Appendix C, dated May 20, 2009, except
as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD; or Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6,
including Appendix C, dated July 11, 2013, except as required by
paragraph (l) of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, only
use Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82,
Revision 6, including Appendix C, dated July 11, 2013, for
accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph.
(l) Retained Exceptions to Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2011-09-03, Amendment
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39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011), with revised service
information. Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 4,
including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated May 20, 2009; or Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6,
including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 11, 2013; specifies to
contact the manufacturer for disposition of certain repair
conditions or does not specify corrective actions if certain
conditions are found, this AD requires repairing those conditions
using a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be approved
by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the
Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
(m) New Requirement: Reduced Initial Compliance Time for Upper Rainbow
Fittings
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraphs (m)(1)
and (m)(2) of this AD, do eddy current inspections to detect
cracking of the center wing upper rainbow fittings on the left and
right side of the airplane. Do the actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A and
B, dated July 11, 2013. If any crack is found during the inspections
required by this paragraph, before further flight, do the actions
required by paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the requirements of this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD
for that upper rainbow fitting only. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at the interval required by paragraph (n) of this AD.
(1) For upper rainbow fittings that have accumulated less than
10,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD, the
compliance time is at the later of the times in paragraphs (m)(1)(i)
and (m)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours.
(ii) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(2) For upper rainbow fittings that have accumulated 10,000
total flight hours or more, but less than 15,000 total flight hours
as of the effective date of this AD, the compliance time is the
earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (m)(2)(i) and
(m)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours on the
rainbow fitting.
(n) New Requirement: Reduced Repetitive Inspection Intervals
For upper rainbow fittings on which the requirements of
paragraph (g), (h), or (m) of this AD were done, do the next
inspection at the earlier of the times required in paragraphs (n)(1)
and (n)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, repeat the inspection required by
paragraph (m) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight
hours until the upper rainbow fitting has accumulated 30,000 total
flight hours. If any crack is found during the inspections required
by this paragraph, before further flight, do the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing an inspection required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD
for the affected upper rainbow fitting only.
(1) Within 3,600 flight hours since the last inspection done in
accordance with paragraph (g), (h), or (m) of this AD, whichever
occurs latest.
(2) At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (n)(2)(i)
and (n)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within 2,500 flight hours after the last inspection done in
accordance with paragraph (g), (h), or (m) of this AD, whichever
occurs latest.
(ii) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(o) New Requirement: Reduced Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections
For upper rainbow fittings replaced in accordance with paragraph
(i) or (k) of this AD, do the inspection required by paragraph (m)
of this AD at the earlier of the compliance times required in
paragraph (o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight hours. Doing the
inspections required by this paragraph terminates the requirements
of paragraph (j) of this AD for the affected upper rainbow fitting
only.
(1) At the later of the times in paragraphs (o)(1)(i) and
(o)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 10,000 total flight hours on the
upper rainbow fitting.
(ii) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(2) Within 15,000 total flight hours on the upper rainbow
fitting.
(p) Credit for Previous Actions
The service information identified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i),
(p)(1)(ii), (p)(1)(iii), (p)(2), and (p)(3) is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD, if those actions
were performed before the effective date of this AD using the
service information identified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i), (p)(1)(ii),
and (p)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, including Appendixes A
and B, dated December 7, 2004.
(ii) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 1, including
Appendixes A and B, dated February 24, 2005.
(iii) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 2, including
Appendixes A and B, dated February 15, 2007.
(2) This paragraph restates paragraph (m) of AD 2011-09-03,
Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011). This paragraph
provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), (i),
(j), and (k) of this AD, if those actions were performed before May
26, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09-03), using Lockheed
Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 3, including Appendixes A, B,
and C, dated April 25, 2008.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (m), (n), and (o) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 5, including
Appendixes A, B, and C, dated August 12, 2010.
(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 paragraph
(r)(2) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2011-09-03, Amendment 39-16665 (76 FR
22311, April 21, 2011), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
(r) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone: 404-474-5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email:
[email protected].
(2) For information about AMOCs, contact Hal Horsbough,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
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 service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 14, 2015.
(i) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-
82, Revision 6, including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 11,
2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 26, 2011 (76 FR 22311, April 21, 2011).
(i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-82, Revision 4, including
Appendixes A, B, and C, dated May 20, 2009.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M,
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Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30063;
telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; email [email protected];
Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html.
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 12, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-06785 Filed 4-8-15; 8:45 am]
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