AC 121-1A

Change 4Historical

Advisory circular · Standard Operations Specifications - Aircraft Maintenance Handbook

Approved
July 7, 1978
Last reviewed
October 25, 2024
Cancels
AC121-1A CHG 3AC120-21AC120-24A
Family
AC 121-1 · 1 version
Revision
A, change 4
14 CFR parts
1

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 22, 2025.

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Chap. 49 10,000 PF A B C Auxiliary Power Unit (Solar) 2,000 ETI PF A B C Panel Control Regulator 10,000 C Starter/Generator 2,000 ETI C (Inspect brushes every 400 hrs.)

Doors, Chapter 52 10,000 PF A B C (Visual inspect. every 5000 hrs.)

Door, Entrance 10,000 PF A B C Hatch, Emergency 10,000 PF A B C Cone, Nose 10,000 PF A B C ** If not used within last three months, remove chute, aerate, dry and repack into container in accordance with applicable directions.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOCKHEED JETSTAR - MODEL 1329

OVERHAUL INSPECTION & HOURS OR YRS. CHECK PERIOD OTHER Fuselage, Chapter 53 10,000 PF A B C (Visual inspec.

every 5,000 hrs.)

D.1. Structure 10,000 " members at connections of main frame at F.S.

410.5, 429.5,

450.4, 469.5 and 526 between floor level and W.L. 100.

D.1. Structure 10,000 "

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members at F.S.

F.S. 232 thru 277, 410, 526 to 539 R&R as required.

D.1. Structure 10,000 " members at F.S.

570, 589, and

608.

D.1. All main 10,000 " frames for distortion, corrosion and cracks.

D.1. Center 10,000 " fuselage upper and lower structure FS 257 to 270 for distortion, corrosion and cracks.

D.1. Forward 10,000 " upper and lower fuselage section F.S. 158 to 270 for distortion, corrosion, and cracks.

D.1. Aft 10,000 " fuselage upper and lower section for corrosion, distortion, and cracks.

D.1. Nose and 10,000 " equipment support structure for distortion, corrosion, and cracks.

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D.1. Window 10,000 " frames for stress bulges, cracks, and corrosion.

D.1. Engine 10,000 " nacelle mount yoke D.1. Empennage 10,000 (Visual inspec.

upper, lower every 2,500 & and center 5,000 hrs.)

vertical box structure for distortion, corrosion, and cracks.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOCKHEED JETSTAR - MODEL 1329

OVERHAUL INSPECTION & HOURS OR YRS. CHECK PERIOD OTHER Nacelle/Pylons, Chapter 54 10,000 PF A B C EC D.1. Engine 10,000 (Visual inspec.

mount structure every 5,000 box beam and hrs.)

frames at N.S.

51.5 and 100.

D.1. Nacelle 10,000 " attach bolts and bolts and fittings.

Stabilizer, Chapter 55 10,000 PF A B C " D.1. Elevator 10,000 " Hinge Bolts D.1. Elevator 10,000 " Counterbalances D.1. Elevator 10,000 "

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Spar D.1. Elevator 10,000 " Ribs D.1. Horizontal 10,000 " Stabilizer Front Spar and Ribs D.1. Rudder 10,000 " Hinge Bolts D.1. Rudder 10,000 " Counterbalances D.1. Rudder 10,000 " Hinge Pins D.1. Rudder 10,000 " Spar D.1. Vertical 10,000 " Stabilizer Aft Hinge Pins, (Visual inspec.

Forward Center & magnaflux and Aft Scissors every 5,000 Joint Bolts hrs.)

Windows, Chapter 56 10,000 PF A B C Glass, All Wings, Chapter 57 10,000 PF A B C D.1. Wing to 10,000 (Visual inspec.

Fuselage Attach at 5,000 hrs.)

Bolts at Left and Right Attach Frames at F.S.

410 and 430 for Distortion, Corrosion, and Cracks D.1. Visually 3 yrs.

Inspect Fuel Tank Interior for Corrosion, Cracks, & Condition.

D.1. Wing 10,000 (Visual inspec.

forward, center, every 5,000 and aft spars hrs.)

for distortion, corrosion, and cracks.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOCKHEED JETSTAR - MODEL 1329

OVERHAUL INSPECTION & HOURS OR YRS. CHECK PERIOD OTHER Wings, Chapter 57, Cont'd.

D.1. Root rib 10,000 (Visual inspec.

and sheer every 5,000 fittings for hrs.)

distortion, corrosion, and cracks.

D.1. Aileron 10,000 " hinges and attach fittings.

D.1. Aileron 10,000 " Hinge Bolts D.1. Aileron 10,000 " Counterbalance weights D.1. Wing 10,000 " Trailing Edge Alignment pins D.1. Trim Tab 10,000 " Control Hinges and Fittings D.1. Wing 10,000 " Trailing Edge Flap Hinges and Attach Fittings D.1. Forward 10,000 " Support Assembly and Auxiliary Beam (Remove Landing Gear) D.1. Main 10,000 " Landing Gear Mounting Bolts Powerplant

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General, Chapter 71 PF A B C Mount Assembly Engine EO B C Engine, Chapter 72 PF A B C Engine P&W JT12A-6A 1,500 PF A B C Hot Section Inspection 750 hrs.

Engine P&W JT12A-8 1,200 * PF A B C Hot Section Inspection 600 hrs.** * Sample overhaul the number of engines specified below at 1,000 hrs. to substantiate 1,200 hrs. T.B.O.

** Perform the number of hot section inspections specified below at 400 hrs. to substantiate 600 hrs.

hot section inspection frequency.

Number of engines O.H.

1-4 1 5-9 2 10-21 3 22-61 4 62-100 5 102 & Above 6 Effective date ____________________ Page 11 of 11

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOCKHEED JETSTAR - MODEL 1329

OVERHAUL INSPECTION & HOURS OR YRS. CHECK PERIOD OTHER Engine Fuel and Control, Chapter 73 PF A B C Transmitter Fuel Flow EO B C Indicator Fuel Flow 3,600 PF A B C Fuel Control

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Engine EO B C Fuel Pump Engine EO B C Ignition, Chapter 74 PF A B C EC Exciter EO B C Harness Assembly EO B C Plug Igniter OC B C Air, Chapter 75 PF A B C EC Bleed Valves Engine Mounted EO B C Bleed Air Ducts Engine Mounted EO B C Engine Controls Chapter 76 PF A B C EC Throttle Quadrant OC PF A B C Linkages and Pulleys OC PF A B C Engine Indicating, Chapter 77 PF A B C EC Generator Tachometer 3,000 PF A B C Indicator Tachometer 3,000 PF A B C Indicator Pressure Ratio 5,000 PF A B C Indicator E.G.T. 5,000 PF A B C Transmitter E.P.R. 3,000 A B C Exhaust, Chapter 78 PF A B C EC Actuator Thrust Reverser OC PF A B C Reverser Thrust Assy. 1,800 B C Oil, Chapter 79 PF A B C EC Indicator Oil Pressure 3,000 A B C Indicator Oil Temperature 5,000 A B C Transmitter Oil Pressure EO A B C Effective date ____________________

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---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- FIGURE 32. OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

- SHORT TURBO-SKYVAN (SC-7) Form Approved.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Budget Bureau FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY No. 04-R075.

WASHINGTON PART D Page 1 of 6

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - GENERAL

SHORT TURBO-SKYVAN Thorough checks shall be accomplished at the following inspection periods and in accordance with the applicable procedures listed in ABC Airlines' Maintenance Manual.

INSPECTION PERIODS A. Daily inspection to be accomplished before first flight each day.

B. Inspection to be accomplished each 75 hours of aircraft time in service.

C. Inspection to be accomplished each 300 hours of aircraft time in service.

D. Inspection to be accomplished each 600 hours of aircraft time in service.

E. Inspection to be accomplished each 900 hours of aircraft time in service.

F. Inspection to be accomplished each 1200 hours of aircraft time in service.

Other repetitive inspections and special sampling programs are specified in notes.

Where a calendar time is quoted as an alternative to aircraft time in service for overhaul, inspection or sampling; that which expires first shall be taken as the time at which the action called for is carried out.

Abbreviations used in the Short Turbo-Skyvan Maintenance Specifications are defined as follows:

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EO = engine overhaul OC = on condition YRS = years Note: Inspection and overhaul periods for familiar aircraft parts, attachments, accessories and/or other items not specifically listed in this Standard Maintenance Specification, may be determined by the assigned inspector. Where this is not done, parts or subcomponents which are not listed, will be checked, inspected and/or overhauled at the same time limits specified for the component or accessory to which such parts or subcomponents are related.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

SHORT TURBO-SKYVAN

OVERHAUL INSPECTION AND CHECK PERIOD HRS. OR YRS. PERIODIC OTHER Air Conditioning, Chapter 21 10,000 A B C D E F Manual Regulator Valve 3,000/3 yrs. F Compressor Bleed Valves, Rigid and Flexible Lines 10,000 C Note 1 Autopilot, Chapter 22 May be determined by assigned inspector.

Communications, Chapter 23 May be determined by assigned inspector.

Electrical Power, Chapter 24 10,000 A B C D E F Undervoltage Unit OC E Transistorized Inverter OC E Contactor, Battery 6,000/5 yrs. F Starter Generator EO B Magnetic Indicator OC A F Battery OC B Differential Relay 1,200 C

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Overvoltage Protector 1,000 C Contactor, Cross Couple 5 yrs. F Voltage Regulator 1,000 C Equipment & Furnishings, Chapter 25 May be determined by assigned inspector.

Fire Protection, Chapter 26 10,000 A B C D E F Detector Elements EO B F Extinguisher - Engine * A Note 2 Cartridge Unit 2 yrs. B * Hydrostatic and life limits shall be entered here and shall not exceed those set forth in Part 173, Chapter I, Subtitle "B" of CFR Title 49.

Flight Controls, Chapter 27 10,000 A B C D E F Position Indicator System 6,000 A C Cables, Turnbarrels, Pulleys Pushrods, Sprockets & Chains OC F Note 3 Effective date ____________________ Page 3 of 6

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

SHORT TURBO-SKYVAN

OVERHAUL INSPECTION AND CHECK PERIOD HRS. OR YRS. PERIODIC OTHER Fuel System, Chapter 28 10,000 A B C D E F Flex Tanks 4 Yrs. A F Note 4 Vent Valve OC F Collector Tank 10,000 A Note 5 Booster Pump 1,000 B Filter OC A F Note 6 Pressure Switch 3,000/2 Yrs. F

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Tank Units 4 Yrs. A Note 4 Hydraulic System, Chapter 29 10,000 A B C D E F Power Pack 5,000 A B C Emergency Accumulator 5,000 A B C Filter OC Note 6 Pressure Switch 2,000 A F Vent Valve 2,000 F Ice & Rain, Chapter 30 10,000 A B C D E F De-Icer Boots OC A B Distributor Valve 2,400 B C Electronic Timer 2,400 C Regulating & Relief Valves 2,400 F Note 7 Air Intake Anti- Icing Valve 1,200 C Contactor, Prop Anti-Icing 5,000 E Cyclic Timer 1,800 E Instruments, Chapter 31 May be determined by assigned inspector.

Landing Gear, Chapter 32 10,000 A B C D E F Main Leg Assembly 10,000 A B C Note 8 Shock Absorber 10,000 A B C Note 8 Steering Jack 5,000 A C Nose Gear Leg Assembly 10,000 A B C Note 8 Brake Control Valve 5,000 A C Pressure Reducing Valve 5,000 A C Brake Master Cylinder 5,000 A B C Pressure Relay 2,400 C Wheels, Tires and Brakes OC A B C Lights, Chapter 33 May be determined by assigned inspector.

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OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

SHORT TURBO-SKYVAN

OVERHAUL INSPECTION AND CHECK PERIOD HRS. OR YRS. PERIODIC OTHER Navigation, Chapter 34 May be determined by assigned inspector.

Oxygen, Chapter 35 Cylinders * * Hydrostatic and life limits shall be entered here and shall not exceed those set forth in Part 173, Chapter I, Subtitle "B" of CFR Title 49.

Doors, Chapter 52 10,000 A B C D E F Passenger/Crew Doors and Frames 10,000 A B C Note 9 Ditching Hatch & Frames 10,000 A B C Note 9 Rear Cargo Door & Frame 10,000 A B C Note 9 Fuselage, General, Chapter 53 10,000 A B C D E F Skin, Outside Surfaces OC A B C Internal Structure Including Windows & Frames 10,000 C Note 9 & 10 Floor Panels (Cabin) 10,000 A F Note 9 Floor Panels (Flight Deck) 10,000 A F Note 9 MLG Attach Fittings & Structure Note 12 C Note 12 NLG Attach Fittings & Structure 10,000 C Note 9 Nose Fairing OC A C Main Spars - Stub Wings Note 12 F Note 12 Nacelle Structure, Chapter 54 10,000 A B C D E F External Structure OC A B