AD 60-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 745D and 810 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 745D and 810 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks found in the flanges of the main undercarriage cross shaft bearing channels on the inboard and outboard sides of the rib at Station 131 on both wings.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect bearing channels (P/N 70103-1515ND/-1516ND for 700 Series; P/N 81003-1061ND/-1062ND for 810 Series) on inboard side of rib in wheel bay area at intervals not exceeding 160 hours' time in service. Repair/reinforce or replace/reinforce cracked channels per specified modifications. Incorporate reinforced channels by April 1, 1961, or inspect outboard channels every 1,000 flights thereafter if not reinforced.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated. Inspections must begin with the effective date of this AD, with intervals not exceeding 160 hours' time in service. For aircraft not incorporating reinforcements by April 1, 1961, additional inspections are required within 1,500 flights after April 1, 1961, and every 1,000 flights thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Models 745D and 810 Series aircraft, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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