EASA Regulations for Lockheed Martin NP-3A

Flight Controls - Aileron Control Rod Assembly - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 100, Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-02 issued by the FAA addresses Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188A and 188C airplanes, including various P-3 series variants such as CP-140, NP-3A, P3A, P-3A, P3B, P-3B, P-3C, P-3P, and WP-3D. This directive mandates a borescope inspection of the aileron control rod assembly to verify the presence of load-carrying threads and requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found. The AD aims to ensure the structural integrity and safe operation of the aileron control system on affected aircraft.