EASA Regulations for Lockheed Martin C-130A

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Lockheed Martin C-130A.

EASA AD US-2023-22-06

Powerplant - Engine Truss Mount - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-22-06 addresses inspection requirements for engine truss mount upper lugs on Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and Model EC-130Q, C-130H, HP-C-130A, C-130A, and C-130B airplanes. This directive mandates one-time inspections to detect cracking or severed upper lugs on the outboard engines and requires replacement of the engine truss mount if damage is found. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of engine mounts and prevent potential catastrophic failures.

Nov 21, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin EC-130QLockheed Martin C-130HLockheed Martin HP-C-130ALockheed Martin C-130ALockheed Martin C-130B

EASA AD US-2021-09-15

Wings - Center Wing Forward Corner Fittings and Fasteners / Outer Wing-to-Center-Wing Front Beam Web Joint Splice Angle Fasteners - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-09-15 addresses Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and various C-130 model airplanes, including C-130A through WC-130H variants. This directive mandates inspections and maintenance actions to detect and correct cracks and fastener issues in the center wing forward corner fittings and outer wing-to-center-wing front beam web joint splice angle fasteners. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity of these aircraft.

May 17, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin C-130ALockheed Martin WC-130H

EASA AD US-2019-18-09

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD US-2023-09-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-18-09 is a final rule affecting all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series airplanes and Model C-130A, HP-C-130A, EC-130Q, and C-130B airplanes. It mandates inspections of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings for cracks and requires replacement if cracks are found. This directive addresses a critical safety issue involving cracked inner tangs of the center wing lower rainbow fittings.

Sep 27, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin C-130ALockheed Martin HP-C-130ALockheed Martin EC-130QLockheed Martin C-130B