# Proposed AD FAA-2008-0181: Lockheed Model L-1011 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-11-02
- Products: Lockheed
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 20, 2008, 73 FR 9235
- Comments due: March 21, 2008
- Became: [AD 2008-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-02)
- Docket: FAA-2008-0181 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2008-0181, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-180-AD
- FR document: E8-2996
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cf/93/cf93d488a7de7b8998a4fdcc27beba503a15490a150acd6836df4aca4105d0a3 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-02-20/pdf/E8-2996.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/20/E8-2996/airworthiness-directives-lockheed-model-l-1011-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D1A704C780A84F08862573F7005D68CE.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2008-0181

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. This proposed AD would also require the accomplishment of certain fuel system modifications, the initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel system limitations to phase in those inspections, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD results from a design review of the fuel tank systems. We are proposing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 20, 2008: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E8-2996, comments due Mar 21, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/20/E8-2996/airworthiness-directives-lockheed-model-l-1011-series-airplanes)

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