AD 55-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS-ARMSTRONG Model 745D Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks have been found in the tailplane center section main spar extending along the lines of rivets attaching the web plate.
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Required Actions
Conduct initial and repetitive inspections as recommended in Vickers-Armstrong (Aircraft) Ltd. Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 52 dated August 19, 1955, and implement Modification D.1384.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Model 745D Aircraft, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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