AD 62-09-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Landing gear cross tube end fitting failures due to cracks in the 1/4-inch radius between the bearing journal and the tapered portion.
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Required Actions
Inspect end fittings for cracks using PTL 234 (Models 744/745D) or PTL 100 (Model 810). Replace cracked fittings at Station 96 before further flight; Station 131 fittings may be reused if they meet PTL Issue 5 limitations and rework. Mark reworked fittings with 'R'.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated in the AD, with inspection intervals based on accumulated landings: 500, 1,000, or 3,000 landings depending on prior usage.
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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