AD 65-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 744 | Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 745D | Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear retraction jack attachment bolt due to helical markings, surface cracks, or complete breakage.
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Required Actions
Remove and inspect attachment bolts with specified part numbers per B.A.C. Ltd. PTL documents or FAA-approved equivalents. Replace bolts showing helical markings or surface cracks. Inspect associated trunnion or eye end for cracks if bolt is completely broken and replace any cracked parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 350 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished OR within the next 1,300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount 744, Viscount 745D, and Viscount 810 models with specific main landing gear retraction jack attachment bolts part numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Retraction Jack Attachment Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-22-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-22-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Retraction Jack Attachment Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/25/1965 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Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-22-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-141 AD NUMBER: 65-22-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 25, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-22-04 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-141 Part 39 Federal Register September 28, 1965. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the main landing gear retraction jack attachment bolt, accomplish the following: (a) For Models 744 and 745D Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 70150-495, 74450-103, 72450-275, or 74550-51, and Model 810 Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 74450-103 or 74550-51, comply with (c) within the next 350 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (b) For Models 744 and 745D Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 72450-291 or 74550-67, and Model 810 Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 74550-67 comply with (c) within the next 1,300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. (c) Remove and inspect attachment bolts, P/N's 70150-495, 72450-275, 74450-103, 74550-51, 72450-291, or 74550-67, in accordance with B.A.C. Ltd. PTL No. 259 (744 and 745D) and PTL No. 123 (810) or FAA-approved equivalent. Replace bolts having helical markings or surface cracks in accordance with PTL No. 259 or No. 123 as applicable. If a bolt is found to be completely broken through, inspect the associated trunnion or eye end for cracks. Replace any cracked trunnions or eye ends before further flight with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent. This directive effective September 25, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-22-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-22-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Retraction Jack Attachment Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/25/1965 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: 65-22-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-141 AD NUMBER: 65-22-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Vickers Model Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 25, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-22-04 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-141 Part 39 Federal Register September 28, 1965. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the main landing gear retraction jack attachment bolt, accomplish the following: (a) For Models 744 and 745D Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 70150-495, 74450-103, 72450-275, or 74550-51, and Model 810 Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 74450-103 or 74550-51, comply with (c) within the next 350 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (b) For Models 744 and 745D Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 72450-291 or 74550-67, and Model 810 Series airplanes with attachment bolts, P/N's 74550-67 comply with (c) within the next 1,300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. (c) Remove and inspect attachment bolts, P/N's 70150-495, 72450-275, 74450-103, 74550-51, 72450-291, or 74550-67, in accordance with B.A.C. Ltd. PTL No. 259 (744 and 745D) and PTL No. 123 (810) or FAA-approved equivalent. Replace bolts having helical markings or surface cracks in accordance with PTL No. 259 or No. 123 as applicable. If a bolt is found to be completely broken through, inspect the associated trunnion or eye end for cracks. Replace any cracked trunnions or eye ends before further flight with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent. This directive effective September 25, 1965. FOOTER:
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