Airworthiness Directive 2024-01-02
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What this AD requires
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G, and 382J airplanes; and Model C-130A, HP- C-130A, EC-130Q, 282-44A-05 (C-130B), C-130B, and C-130H airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that certain aft fuselage sloping longerons may have been exposed to excessively hot forming temperatures for excessive amounts of time, which will reduce the mechanical properties of the longerons and affect their static strength. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, a records review to determine if a conductivity check has been performed on the longerons and to determine if the check was measured at least every four inches. This AD also requires, for certain airplanes, an inspection and applicable repairs. This AD also prohibits installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Which aircraft AD 2024-01-02 applies to
Applies to Lockheed Model 382/382B/382E/382F/382G/382J airplanes certificated in any category, plus restricted-category C-130-derivative airplanes registered under separate Type Certificate Data Sheets held by the listed operators/transferees (e.g., LeSEA TCDS A34SO Rev 1; T.B.M., Inc. TCDS A39CE Rev 3; Western International Aviation TCDS A33NM; USDA Forest Service TCDS A15NM Rev 4; Snow Aviation International TCDS TQ3CH Rev 1; International Air Response TCDS A31NM Rev 3; Heavylift Helicopters TCDS A35NM Rev 1; Hawkins & Powers Aviation TCDS A30NM Rev 1; Coulson Aviation (USA) TCDS T00019LA Rev 4; Lockheed-Georgia Company TCDS A5SO), and surplus Model C-130A airplanes.
Whether AD 2024-01-02 actually applies to your aircraft (by serial and installed parts) and whether it’s already complied with comes from that aircraft’s records.
How AD compliance is recorded
A valid compliance record (14 CFR 43.9) states:
Tailplate reads a tail number’s logbooks and matches every applicable AD — including this one — to its compliance evidence, with recurring next-due dates computed.
Look up a tail number →Read the full directive (Federal Register)Applicability is derived from the FAA directive corpus and is advisory, not a legal airworthiness determination. Compliance is established only from an aircraft’s actual records.