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