2015-22-11: Wings

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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), and adding the following new AD: 2015-22-11 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company: Amendment 39-18316; Docket No. FAA-2014-0427; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-218-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 28, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 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 evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) that indicated the center wing box (CWB) is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct [[Page 72568]] fatigue cracking of the lower surface of the CWB, which could result in structural failure of the wings. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with revised service information. At the time specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, whichever occurs latest: Do a nondestructive inspection of the lower surface of the CWB forany damage, in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82- 790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007; or Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight hours. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, for the actions required by this paragraph. (1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight hours on the center wing. (2) Within 365 days after June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,2011)). (3) Within 10,000 flight hours on the CWB after the accomplishment of the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if done before June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09- 04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011)). (h) Retained Corrective Action, With Revised Repair Instructions This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with revised repair instructions. If any damage is found before the effective date of this AD during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair any damage, using a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. If any damage is found as of the effective date of this AD, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (i) Retained Exceptions to Service Information Specifications, With Revised Repair Instructions (1) This paragraph restates the exception specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with revised repair instructions. Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, specifies that operators may adjust thresholds and intervals, use alternative repetitive inspection intervals, and use alternative inspection methods, if applicable. However, this AD requires the applicable approval specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Before the effective date of this AD: This AD requires that any alternative methods or intervals be approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO. For any alternative methods or intervals to be approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD. (ii) As of the effective date of this AD, this AD requires that any alternative methods or intervals be approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (2) This paragraph restates the exception stated in paragraph (j) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with no changes. Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, specifies that alternative repetitive inspection intervals may be used for cold-worked holes, this AD does not allow the longer interval. This AD requires that all cold-worked and non-cold-worked holes be reinspected at 10,000-flight-hour intervals. (3) This paragraph restates the exception stated in paragraph (k) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with no changes. Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, describes procedures for submitting a report of any damages, this AD does not require such action. (j) New Inspection and Corrective Actions As of the effective date of this AD, concurrently with accomplishing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007. If any cracking or damage is found during any related investigative action: Before further flight, repair all cracking and damage, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (k) New Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, specifies that operators may adjust thresholds and intervals, use alternative repetitive inspection intervals, and use alternative inspection methods. However, this AD requires that any alternative thresholds, intervals, or inspection methods be approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (2) Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, describes procedures for submitting a report of any damages, this AD does not require such action. (l) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (l) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011). This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09-04), using Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 1, dated March 8, 2007, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (m) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011). This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09-04), using Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), dated August 4, 2005, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (m) 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 (n)(1) 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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by a Delegated Engineering Representative (DER) for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company who has been authorized by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair approval must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (n) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404-474-5554; fax 404-474-5605; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. [[Page 72569]] (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD. (o) 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 December 28, 2015. (i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A,Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 22, 2011 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011). (i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007. (ii) Reserved. (5) For Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 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, GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; email ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. (6) 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. (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.