AD 57-26-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 700 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 700 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The flap idler sprocket retaining nut (P/N 60903-39 and 60903-1151) may become unscrewed.
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Required Actions
Install a screwed collar (P/N 70103-4227) and a split pin (P/N SP9E10) to improve the locking means for the sprocket shaft nuts at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 flap units.
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Compliance Time
not later than July 1, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount 744 and Viscount 745D models, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Idler Sprocket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_57-26-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 57-26-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 700 Series Aircraft Subject: Flap Idler Sprocket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 57-26-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 57-26-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 700 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 57-26-02 VICKERS: Applies to All Viscount 700 Series Aircraft. Compliance required not later than July 1, 1958. To preclude the possibility of the flap idler sprocket retaining nut, P/N 60903-39 and 60903-1151 from becoming unscrewed, the improved locking means for the sprocket shaft nuts at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 flap units should be incorporated. This consists of the installation of a screwed collar P/N 70103-4227 and a split pin, P/N SP9E10. Vickers PTL No. 174 and Modification Bulletin No. 2439 cover the same subject. Modification No. 2439 has been classified as essential by the British Air Registration Board. The FAA concurs and considers compliance mandatory. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_57-26-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 57-26-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 700 Series Aircraft Subject: Flap Idler Sprocket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 57-26-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 57-26-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Model 700 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 57-26-02 VICKERS: Applies to All Viscount 700 Series Aircraft. Compliance required not later than July 1, 1958. To preclude the possibility of the flap idler sprocket retaining nut, P/N 60903-39 and 60903-1151 from becoming unscrewed, the improved locking means for the sprocket shaft nuts at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 flap units should be incorporated. This consists of the installation of a screwed collar P/N 70103-4227 and a split pin, P/N SP9E10. Vickers PTL No. 174 and Modification Bulletin No. 2439 cover the same subject. Modification No. 2439 has been classified as essential by the British Air Registration Board. The FAA concurs and considers compliance mandatory. FOOTER:
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