AD 65-19-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744 and 745D Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main landing gear top yokes of DTD 683 aluminum alloy can lead to failure.
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Required Actions
Within 25 landings after the effective date, visually inspect top yokes for cracks per BAC PTL No. 255. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 25 landings until modified. If cracks found, repair or replace within five landings and reinspect at intervals not exceeding 100 landings. Install BAC Modification D.3154 or equivalent to discontinue inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 landings after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount Models 744 and 745D Series airplanes equipped with main landing gear top yokes of DTD 683 aluminum alloy.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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