AD 69-08-03
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
Discharge of power plant fire extinguishant into the wrong power plant due to incorrect assembly of power plant fire extinguisher bottles.
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Required Actions
Install interference brackets and retaining cables to the detachable clip assemblies at the fire extinguishing bottle neck at the inner and outer nacelle mountings in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Modification Bulletin D.3218 (700 Series) or FG.2094 (800/810 Series) or later ARB-approved issues or an equivalent approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1000 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
Power Plant Fire Extinguishant
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-08-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-08-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Power Plant Fire Extinguishant Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1969 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Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-08-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-747 AD NUMBER: 69-08-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-08-03 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-747. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent discharge of power plant fire extinguishant into the wrong power plant due to incorrect assembly of power plant fire extinguisher bottles, install interference brackets and retaining cables to the detachable clip assemblies at the fire extinguishing bottle neck at the inner and outer nacelle mountings in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Modification Bulletin D.3218 dated July 14, 1968 (700 Series) or Modification Bulletin FG.2094 dated July 14, 1968 (800/810 Series) or later ARB-approved issues or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective May 11, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-08-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-08-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Power Plant Fire Extinguishant Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1969 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: 69-08-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-747 AD NUMBER: 69-08-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-08-03 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-747. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent discharge of power plant fire extinguishant into the wrong power plant due to incorrect assembly of power plant fire extinguisher bottles, install interference brackets and retaining cables to the detachable clip assemblies at the fire extinguishing bottle neck at the inner and outer nacelle mountings in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Modification Bulletin D.3218 dated July 14, 1968 (700 Series) or Modification Bulletin FG.2094 dated July 14, 1968 (800/810 Series) or later ARB-approved issues or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective May 11, 1969. FOOTER:
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