EASA Regulations for Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)

7 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules).

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EASA AD US-2024-01-02

Jan 10, 2024

Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Sloping Longerons - Records Review / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-01-02 addresses Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and C-130 series airplanes. This directive concerns aft fuselage sloping longerons that may have been exposed to excessive heat during manufacturing, potentially reducing their mechanical strength and compromising structural integrity. The AD applies to specific part numbers and requires inspections and records reviews to ensure airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin 382
Lockheed Martin C-130

EASA AD US-2023-22-06

Nov 21, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin Model 382
Lockheed Martin EC-130Q
Lockheed Martin C-130H
Lockheed Martin HP-C-130A
Lockheed Martin C-130A
Lockheed Martin C-130B

EASA AD US-2023-11-10

Jun 27, 2023

Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Sloping Longerons - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-10 is a final rule addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and C-130 series airplanes. It targets the inspection of aft fuselage sloping longerons, specifically those with part number 342986-( ), due to a quality audit revealing overaged, understrength longerons. This directive mandates conductivity and hardness checks to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin 382
Lockheed Martin C-130

EASA AD US-2023-09-13

May 22, 2023

Wings - Center Wing Upper and Lower Rainbow Fittings - Repetitive Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-13 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and C-130 series airplanes, including C-130H models. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings for cracks and requires replacement if cracks are found to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin Model 382
Lockheed Martin C-130
Lockheed Martin C-130H

EASA AD US-2021-09-15

May 17, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin Model 382
Lockheed Martin C-130A
Lockheed Martin WC-130H

EASA AD US-2019-25-20

Jan 28, 2020

Flight Controls - Elevator Booster Actuator - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-20 is a final rule addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and various C-130 model airplanes, including restricted and amateur category types. This directive mandates inspections of the elevator booster actuator assemblies due to reported hydraulic fluid leaks caused by fatigue cracks in the actuator cylinders. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by requiring part number identification, repetitive ultrasonic inspections, and replacement of cracked assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin Model 382
Lockheed Martin C-130

EASA AD US-2019-18-09

Sep 27, 2019

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
Lockheed Martin Model 382
Lockheed Martin C-130A
Lockheed Martin HP-C-130A
Lockheed Martin EC-130Q
Lockheed Martin C-130B