# Lockheed 188A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5262602
- Manufacturer (registry): LOCKHEED
- Model: 188A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines: 4
- Seats: 102
- Data sheet: TCDS 4A22
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a

## ADs that may apply

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2018-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-11-02): Flight Controls · Lockheed Martin 188A, 188C, P3A and 2 more. Effective May 23, 2018
- [AD 2015-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-07): Fuselage · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 10, 2015
- [AD 2015-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-20-01): Wings · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Nov 13, 2015
- [AD 2015-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-20-05): Wings · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Nov 6, 2015
- [AD 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004
- [AD 2000-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-10): Donning Oxygen Masks · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 27, 2000
- [AD 99-23-22 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-22-R2): Transponders · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 74 more. Effective Apr 20, 2000
- [AD 98-24-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-25): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 30, 1998
- [AD 97-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-20-02): AFM - Limitations Section - Power Levers · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Oct 27, 1997
- [AD 89-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-14-03): Flap Universal Joints · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jul 24, 1989
- [AD 87-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-16-05): Supplemental Inspections · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Aug 31, 1987
- [AD 87-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-08-03): Air Start Door · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective May 5, 1987
- [AD 81-03-53 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-03-53-R1): Fuel Leakage · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Feb 2, 1982
- [AD 81-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-09): Propeller Performance · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 28, 1981
- [AD 80-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-10-05): Wing Front Spar Caps · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jun 23, 1980
- [AD 80-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-12-01): Cargo Door Modifications · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C with STC SA1754WE or SA2536WE. Effective Jun 9, 1980
- [AD 77-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-09): Aileron Rudder Balance Interconnect Mechanism · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Nov 25, 1977
- [AD 76-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-05-02): Side-Facing Seats · Boeing 707-300B Series, 727-100 Series, 188A and 1 more. Effective Apr 1, 1976
- [AD 74-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-25-04): Horizontal Stabilizer · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jan 3, 1975
- [AD 74-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-17-01): Regulator · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 78 more. Effective Sep 16, 1974
- [AD 69-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-26-08): Takeoff Warning System · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jan 10, 1970
- [AD 69-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-08-07): Lower Wing Surface · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Apr 17, 1969
- [AD 68-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-11-02): Upper & Lower Wing Planks · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jan 4, 1969
- [AD 68-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-23-05): Upper Wing Plank · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 6, 1968
- [AD 67-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-11-04): Fuselage Main Frames Forging · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jun 9, 1967
- [AD 66-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-04-02): Wing Plank Splice Areas · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Feb 18, 1967
- [AD 67-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-03-06): Landing Gear Door Cylinders · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jan 20, 1967
- [AD 66-28-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-28-04): Nose Landing Gear Steering Housing · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Nov 25, 1966
- [AD 66-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-11-02): Lower Wing Plank Splice Areas · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Sep 23, 1966
- [AD 66-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-05-03): Outer Wing Cap Fittings · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Feb 19, 1966
- [AD 65-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-15-04): No. 4 Wing Plank Drain Holes · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 9, 1965
- [AD 65-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-21-05): Vertical Stabilizer Attach Channel · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Oct 11, 1965
- [AD 64-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-12-05): Landing Gear Cam Follower · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Sep 28, 1965
- [AD 65-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-16-01): Nose Landing Gear Support Link · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jul 30, 1965
- [AD 65-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-09-04): Upper Wing Planks · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Apr 28, 1965
- [AD 64-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-16-04): Aileron Push-Pull Tubes · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Mar 2, 1965
- [AD 64-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-14-05): Main Landing Gear Support Fitting · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jun 26, 1964
- [AD 64-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-11-03): Upper Wing Planks · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Jun 15, 1964
- [AD 63-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-17-03): Horizontal Stabilizer Spar Web · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Nov 21, 1963
- [AD 63-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-18-03): Fuselage Stringers · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Sep 17, 1963
- [AD 63-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-08-03): Deboost Control System · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective May 9, 1963
- [AD 62-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-26-04): Elevator Balance Weight Arms · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 4, 1962
- [AD 61-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-21-05): Compass Circuit Breakers · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Nov 2, 1961
- [AD 61-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-15-04): Safety Belt Grommets · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Aug 2, 1961
- [AD 61-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-09-01): Elevator Hydraulic Damper Housing · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Apr 7, 1961
- [AD 60-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-26-05): Elevator and Boost Control Valve · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 22, 1960
- [AD 60-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-26-04): Swirl Straightener Scoop · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 14, 1960
- [AD 60-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-24-01): Fuel Pressure Relief Valve · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 13, 1960
- [AD 60-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-25-02): Aileron Counterweight · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Dec 2, 1960
- [AD 60-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-20-04): Lavatory Drains · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C. Effective Oct 28, 1960
- [AD 60-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-20-03): Electrical System · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-13-03): Fueling System Valves · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-11-03): Cowl Longerons · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-10-05): Fuel Pressure Relief Valve · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-09-03): Operating Restrictions · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-04-03): Engine Mounts · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-05): Tail Pipe Cowl · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-01-06): Wing Surface Planks · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 60-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-01-05): Propeller Deicing · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 59-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-25-04): Generator Feeder Wires · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C
- [AD 59-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-21-02): Wing Leading Edge Screws · Lockheed Martin 188A and 188C

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 74-08-09 R2

## NTSB investigations (13, newest 10)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DCA85AA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA009), Jan 9, 1985: Lockheed 188A (N357Q), Kansas City, KS, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB DCA84AA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA024), May 30, 1984: Lockheed L-188 (N5523), Chalkhill, PA, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB ANC79FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA029), Jan 5, 1979: Lockheed 188A (N403GN), Umiat, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB DCA77AA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA77AA022), Jul 6, 1977: Lockheed L-188C (N280F), St.Louis, MO, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB ANC76AA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA075), Mar 12, 1976: Lockheed 188 (N401FA), Udrivik Lake, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC75AA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA079), Apr 30, 1975: Lockheed 188A (N283F), Deadhorse, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69I0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69I0045), Feb 27, 1969: Lockheed 188-A (N5526), Richmond, VA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DCA68A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA68A0005), May 3, 1968: Lockheed L-188 (N9707C), Dawson, TX, destroyed, 85 fatal
- [NTSB MIA68I0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68I0032), Oct 5, 1967: Lockheed 188 (N5503), Pensacola, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0015), Jul 21, 1966: Lockheed L-188A (N9707C), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage

All 13: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a/ntsb

## FAA accident and incident reports (29, newest 10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20020514020769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020514020769I), May 14, 2002: Lkheed 188A (N346HA), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) During flight from ypsilanit, mi to a mexican destination, the flight crew experienced a complete navigation and communication failure. Company…
- [Incident 20011119035109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011119035109I), Nov 19, 2001: Lkheed 188A (N5512), Cleveland, OH. (-23) Takeoff aborted, auto feather #3 eng. Initial inspection shows compressor blade damage. Engine s/n 501393. Time remaining to hot section 4846.6
- [Incident 20001222030929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001222030929I), Dec 22, 2000: Lkheed 188A (N5522), Detroit, MI. (-23) Aborted takeoff at 55 knots due to controllability difficulties. Inspection of a/c found all four main tires flat.
- [Incident 19970502015819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970502015819I), May 2, 1997: Lkheed 188A (N9744C), Bethel, AK. Narrative: #3 engine was shut down by the flight crew after a fire warning light illuminated on decent into st. paul island. Crew obtained clearance from…
- [Incident 19921113050859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921113050859I), Nov 13, 1992: Lkheed 188C (N344HA), Kansas City, MO. Unsafe gear light on approach. Elected to burn off fuel. Landed safely. Replaced defective downlock gear switch.
- [Incident 19891209049589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891209049589I), Dec 9, 1989: Lkheed 188A (N344HA), Albany, NY, Minor damage. Vibration and NR1 fire warning. Propeller assembly missing. Diverted. Gear box tore apart and left with propeller.
- [Incident 19880617038809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880617038809I), Jun 17, 1988: Lkheed 188ALKHEED (N344HA), Kansas City, MO. During approach NR4 prop pitch locked. Engine was shut down. Found prop governor defective.
- [Incident 19870926067559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870926067559I), Sep 26, 1987: Lkheed 188ALKHEED (N5512), Kansas City, MO. The right gear failed to indicate down and locked. Aircraft landed safely. Gear down microswitch was readjusted.
- [Incident 19870609036249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870609036249I), Jun 9, 1987: Lkheed 188ALKHEED (N346HA), Newark, NJ. The aircraft landed with one engine shutdown due to a fire light. Fire detection sensing element replaced.
- [Incident 19870224010369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870224010369I), Feb 24, 1987: Lkheed 188ALKHEED (N341HA), Atlanta, GA. Takeoff aborted due to binding in rudder pedals. Hydraulic boost pack replaced.

All 29: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a/incidents

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 1, https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a/aircraft
- ads: 64, https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a/ads
- incidents: 29, https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-188a/incidents

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