AD 65-18-03
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
Severe corrosion on the bore surfaces of the support tubes of the engine mount assemblies, as specified in Drawing Nos. 70037 Sht. 3, 80237 Sht. 3, 80237 Sht. 35, and 81037 Sht. 29.
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Required Actions
Conduct an inspection of the support tubes using radiographic or ultrasonic methods per British Aircraft Corporation Preliminary Technical Leaflets No. 252/Issue 2 (for 744/745D) or No. 117/Issue 2 (for 810 Series). If corrosion exceeds 0.030 inch, replace the tube before further flight. Perform dewatering/reprotection if no corrosion or within limits. Repeat inspections every seven years or 500 hours, whichever comes later.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 4,000 hours' time in service or at next engine overhaul period, whichever is sooner, after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-18-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-18-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/27/1975 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-18-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2282 AD NUMBER: 65-18-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-18-03 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-114 Part 39 Federal Register August 14, 1965 as amended by Amendment 39-2282. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. Cases of severe corrosion on the bore surfaces of the support tubes of the engine mount assemblies, Drawing Nos. 70037 Sht. 3, 80237 Sht. 3, 80237 Sht. 35 and 81037 Sht. 29 have been reported. To correct this condition accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 4,000 hours' time in service or at next engine overhaul period, whichever is the sooner, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, conduct an inspection of the support tubes in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 252, Issue 2, dated May 22, 1971, for the 700 Series (for 744 and 745D aircraft), and No. 117, Issue 2, dated May 22, 1971, for the 800/810 Series (for 810 Series aircraft), to determine if corrosion exists on the surface of the bore and, if corrosion exits, to determine its depth. (1) Accomplish the inspection by radiographic or ultrasonic methods as set forth in the appendices of the applicable Preliminary Technical Leaflet or by FAA-approved equivalent method. (2) If, on inspection, no corrosion exists or the depth of existing corrosion does not exceed 0.030 inch, subject the support tubes to the dewatering and reprotection scheme set forth in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.1.2 of the applicable Preliminary Technical Leaflet. (3) Where the depth of corrosion is in excess of 0.030 inch in any section of a support tube, the tube in question must be replaced before further flight. (b) In addition to the inspection and reprotection requirements in paragraph (a), accomplish the dewatering and reprotection scheme in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.1.2 of the applicable Preliminary Technical Leaflet whenever the engine mount assembly is broken down for any reason. Accomplish the dewatering and reprotection after the end fittings have been assembled. (c) Within seven years from the date of compliance with paragraph (a) or before the accumulation of 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment, whichever occurs later, repeat the inspection and action specified in paragraph (a). Thereafter, continue to accomplish the inspection and action specified in paragraph (a) at intervals not to exceed seven years from the last inspection. Amendment 39-114 became effective September 13, 1965. This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-18-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-18-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/27/1975 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 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: 65-18-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2282 AD NUMBER: 65-18-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-18-03 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-114 Part 39 Federal Register August 14, 1965 as amended by Amendment 39-2282. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. Cases of severe corrosion on the bore surfaces of the support tubes of the engine mount assemblies, Drawing Nos. 70037 Sht. 3, 80237 Sht. 3, 80237 Sht. 35 and 81037 Sht. 29 have been reported. To correct this condition accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 4,000 hours' time in service or at next engine overhaul period, whichever is the sooner, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, conduct an inspection of the support tubes in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 252, Issue 2, dated May 22, 1971, for the 700 Series (for 744 and 745D aircraft), and No. 117, Issue 2, dated May 22, 1971, for the 800/810 Series (for 810 Series aircraft), to determine if corrosion exists on the surface of the bore and, if corrosion exits, to determine its depth. (1) Accomplish the inspection by radiographic or ultrasonic methods as set forth in the appendices of the applicable Preliminary Technical Leaflet or by FAA-approved equivalent method. (2) If, on inspection, no corrosion exists or the depth of existing corrosion does not exceed 0.030 inch, subject the support tubes to the dewatering and reprotection scheme set forth in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.1.2 of the applicable Preliminary Technical Leaflet. (3) Where the depth of corrosion is in excess of 0.030 inch in any section of a support tube, the tube in question must be replaced before further flight. (b) In addition to the inspection and reprotection requirements in paragraph (a), accomplish the dewatering and reprotection scheme in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.1.2 of the applicable Preliminary Technical Leaflet whenever the engine mount assembly is broken down for any reason. Accomplish the dewatering and reprotection after the end fittings have been assembled. (c) Within seven years from the date of compliance with paragraph (a) or before the accumulation of 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment, whichever occurs later, repeat the inspection and action specified in paragraph (a). Thereafter, continue to accomplish the inspection and action specified in paragraph (a) at intervals not to exceed seven years from the last inspection. Amendment 39-114 became effective September 13, 1965. This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1975. FOOTER:
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