Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) T95-06-51 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Lockheed Model L- 1011-385 series airplanes by individual telegrams. This AD requires inspection to detect corrosion, severed braided strands, or fuel leakage of the fuel feed line hose assembly on engine number two; and subsequent inspection or replacement of the fuel hose with a serviceable part, if necessary. This AD also requires treatment of the ends of the fuel hose and modification of the heat-shrunk plastic cover and steel identification band area. This amendment is prompted by a report of failure of an aluminum-braided flexible fuel hose on a Model L-1011-385 series airplane due to corrosion. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a flexible fuel hose, which could result in failure of an engine, loss of fuel, and a resultant fire.