AD 69-09-02
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
Jamming of the aileron control system due to small objects entering the control column housings through lightening holes in the housings.
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Required Actions
Install covers P/N 70133-807, 809, 811, and 813 over the control column housings in accordance with British Aircraft Corp. Modification D.3223 Issue 2 (700 Series) or FG.2098 Issue 2 (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.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1,000 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
Aileron Control System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Aileron Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/29/1969 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Model: Viscount 744 | Viscount 745D | Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-760 AD NUMBER: 69-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 29, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-09-02 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-760. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the jamming of the aileron control system due to small objects entering the control column housings through lightening holes in the housings, install covers P/N's 70133- 807, 809, 811, and 813 over the housings in accordance with British Aircraft Corp. Modification D.3223 Issue 2 dated August 10, 1968 (700 Series) or Modification FG.2098 Issue 2 dated August 20, 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 29, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes Subject: Aileron Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/29/1969 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: 69-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-760 AD NUMBER: 69-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VICKERS Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 29, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-09-02 VICKERS: Amdt. 39-760. Applies to Viscount Models 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the jamming of the aileron control system due to small objects entering the control column housings through lightening holes in the housings, install covers P/N's 70133- 807, 809, 811, and 813 over the housings in accordance with British Aircraft Corp. Modification D.3223 Issue 2 dated August 10, 1968 (700 Series) or Modification FG.2098 Issue 2 dated August 20, 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 29, 1969. FOOTER:
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