# Proposed AD 2000-NM-326-AD: Lockheed Model 382G Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-14-16
- Products: Lockheed
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 29, 2003, 68 FR 22644
- Comments due: June 13, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-14-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-16)
- Docket: 2000-NM-326-AD
- FR document: 03-10513
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/69/56/69569983b0ffa97e1dc81f65a93214eb5740413b012c7c464eae95da4b762190 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-04-29/pdf/03-10513.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/29/03-10513/airworthiness-directives-lockheed-model-382g-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0F4D5A385F2B211886256D1700505F04.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-326-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Lockheed Model 382G series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive general visual inspections of certain bearings located in the emergency exit door for evidence of excessive wear; and repair of certain bearings, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. These actions are necessary to prevent failure of the latch mechanism, which could result in the inability to open the emergency exit door in an emergency. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 29, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-10513, comments due Jun 13, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/29/03-10513/airworthiness-directives-lockheed-model-382g-series-airplanes)

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