AD 66-29-04
final rule
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
Fouling between the trailing edge of the elevator hinge beam shroud and the elevator skin lap joint
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Required Actions
Visually inspect top and bottom shrouds on elevator hinge beam assemblies to ensure clearance between trailing edge of shroud and forward edge of elevator skin lap joints or rivet heads is not less than 0.20 inch. If clearance is less than 0.20 inch, cut back trailing edge of hinge beam shroud to provide clearance of at least 0.20 inch but less than 0.25 inch.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service 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
Elevator Hinge Beam Shroud
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-29-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-29-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Hinge Beam Shroud Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1966 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Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-29-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-304 AD NUMBER: 66-29-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 19, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-29-04 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-304 Part 39 Federal Register November 9, 1966. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fouling between the trailing edge of the elevator hinge beam shroud and the elevator skin lap joint, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect top and bottom shrouds on elevator hinge beam assemblies to unsure that clearance between trailing edge of shroud and forward edge of elevator skin lap joints or rivet heads is not less than 0.20 inch throughout full range of elevator movement. (b) If clearance is less than 0.20 inch, cut back trailing edge of hinge beam shroud to provide clearance of at least 0.20 inch but less than 0.25 inch throughout full range of elevator movement. (British Aircraft Corporation (B.A.C.) Ltd. Preliminary Technical Leaflet (PTL) No. 263, Issue 1, (700 Series) and No. 126, Issue 1) (800/810 Series) pertain to this subject.) This directive effective November 19, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-29-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-29-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Hinge Beam Shroud Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1966 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: 66-29-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-304 AD NUMBER: 66-29-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 19, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-29-04 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-304 Part 39 Federal Register November 9, 1966. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fouling between the trailing edge of the elevator hinge beam shroud and the elevator skin lap joint, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect top and bottom shrouds on elevator hinge beam assemblies to unsure that clearance between trailing edge of shroud and forward edge of elevator skin lap joints or rivet heads is not less than 0.20 inch throughout full range of elevator movement. (b) If clearance is less than 0.20 inch, cut back trailing edge of hinge beam shroud to provide clearance of at least 0.20 inch but less than 0.25 inch throughout full range of elevator movement. (British Aircraft Corporation (B.A.C.) Ltd. Preliminary Technical Leaflet (PTL) No. 263, Issue 1, (700 Series) and No. 126, Issue 1) (800/810 Series) pertain to this subject.) This directive effective November 19, 1966. FOOTER:
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