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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. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 96-12-20, Amendment 39-9663 (61 FR 29279, June 10, 1996; corrected August 16, 1996 (61 FR 42549)); and b. Adding the following new AD: 2023-22-06 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company: Amendment 39-22590; Docket No. FAA-2023-2140; Project Identifier AD-2023-01071-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 21, 2023. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 96-12-20, Amendment 39-9663 (61 FR 29279, June 10, 1996; corrected August 16, 1996 (61 FR 42549)) (AD 96-12-20). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) All Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) All airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (xi) of this AD, type certificated in the restricted category. (i) LeSEA Model C-130A airplanes (transferred from Central Air Services, Inc.), Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A34SO, Revision 1. (ii) T.B.M., Inc., Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A39CE, Revision 3. (iii) Western International Aviation, Inc., Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A33NM. (iv) USDA Forest Service Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A15NM, Revision 4. (v) Snow Aviation International, Inc., Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS TQ3CH, Revision 1. (vi) International Air Response (transferred from Rogers Helicopters, Inc., and Heavylift Helicopters Inc.) Model C-130A airplanes, TCDS A31NM, Revision 3. (vii) Heavylift Helicopters, Inc., Model C-130B airplanes, TCDS A35NM, Revision 1. (viii) Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc., Model HP-C-130A airplanes, TCDS A30NM, Revision 1. (ix) Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc., Model EC-130Q and C-130H airplanes, TCDS T00019LA, Revision 4. (x) Lockheed-Georgia Company Model 282-44A-05 (C-130B) airplanes, TCDS A5SO. (xi) Surplus Model C-130A airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of an upper lug of the engine truss mount, and by reports of cracks found prior to the initial inspection times required by AD 96-12-20. The FAA is issuing this AD to address such fatigue cracking. Fatigue cracking of a single engine truss mount upper lug could reduce the static strength of an engine mount to limit load, while cracking of both lugs can lead to separation of the engine, catastrophic structural damage, and loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Within 35 days after the effective date of this AD, do the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. If any cracked or severed engine truss mount upper lug is found, the engine truss mount must be replaced before further flight, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (1) Do a one-time detailed visual inspection for cracking of the No. 1 and No. 4 engine truss mount upper lugs, lower surfaces, at outer wing station (OWS) 162 and OWS 197; and for severed engine truss mount upper lugs; at a total of four locations: two locations per engine mount, one mount assembly at each OWS. (2) Do a one-time borescope inspection for cracking of the No. 1 and No. 4 engine truss mount upper lug side surfaces, inboard and outboard, at OWS 162 and OWS 197; and for severed engine truss mount upper lugs; at a total of eight locations: two locations per engine truss mount lug, two lugs per engine, one mount assembly at each OWS. Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the inspections and replacement can be found in Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Alert Service Bulletin A382-57-103, dated October 19, 2023. (h) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the inspections required by this AD can be performed, but special flight permits may not be issued to operate the airplane after a visual or borescope inspection has identified a cracked or severed lug, unless the operator contacts the Manager, East Certification Branch, FAA, for specific limitations that must be followed and complies with those limitations. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, East Certification 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 (j) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Fred Caplan, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5507; email: 9-ASO-ATLACO-ADs@faa.gov. (2) For Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, 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. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued on November 16, 2023. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023-25762 Filed 11-17-23; 4:15 pm]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
