2019-18-09: Wings

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\n((Page 50733)) \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2019-18-09 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company: Amendment 39-19736; Docket No. FAA-2019-0699; Product Identifier 2019-NM-148-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective October 11, 2019. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to all airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, certificated in any category. \n\t(1) Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. \n\t(2) The airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (x), type certificated in the restricted category. \n\t(i) LeSEA Model C-130A airplanes, Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A34SO, Revision 1. \n\t(ii) T.B.M, Inc., (transferred from Central Air Services, Inc.) Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A39CE, Revision 3. \n\t(iii) Western International Aviation, Inc., Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A33NM. \n\t(iv) USDA Forest Service Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A15NM, Revision 4. \n\t(v) Snow Aviation International, Inc., Model C-130A, TCDS TQ3CH, Revision 1. \n\t(vi) Heavylift Helicopter, Inc., Model C-130A, TCDS A31NM, Revision 1. \n\t(vii) Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc., Model HP-C-130A, TCDS A30NM, Revision 1. \n\t(viii) Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc., Model EC-130Q, TCDS T00019LA, Revision 2. \n\t(ix) Lockheed-Georgia Company, 282-44A-05, Model C-130B, TCDS A5SO. \n\t(x) Surplus Model C-130A airplanes. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by reports of cracked inner tangs of the center wing lower rainbow fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address such cracks, which could result in failure of the center wing lower rainbow fittings, wing separation, and loss of the airplane. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Inspections \n\n\n\tExcept as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Before the accumulation of 15,000 flight hours on the lower center wing rainbow fitting, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-98, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2019. If any cracks are found during any inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD, replace the rainbow fitting before further flight. \n\t(1) Do avisual inspection of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings for any cracks. \n\t(2) Do an eddy current inspection of the center wing lower rainbow fittings for any cracks. \n\n(h) Compliance Time Exception \n\n\n\tFor any airplane on which the number of flight hours on the lower rainbow fitting cannot be determined, do the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. \n\n(i) No Reporting \n\n\n\tAlthough Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-98, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2019, specifies to report inspection findings, this AD does not require any report. \n\n(j) Credit for Previous Actions \n\n\n\tThis paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-98, dated August 9, 2019. \n\n(k) Special Flight PermitSpecial flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the airplane can be modified, provided no more than two tangs (nodes) are found cracked during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. \n\n(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. \n\t(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. \n\t(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by a Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Designated Engineering Representative (DER) that has been authorized by the Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. \n\n(m) Related Information \n\n\n\t(1) For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. \n\t(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (4) of this AD. \n\n(n) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(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. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-98, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2019. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Customer Support Center, Dept. 3E1M, Zone 0591, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770 494-5445; email hercules.support@lmco.com. \n\t(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. \n\t(5) 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, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.