EASA Regulations for Lockheed Martin EC-130Q

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Lockheed Martin EC-130Q.

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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-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Superseded by FAA AD US-2023-09-13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